Since the 2007 financial meltdown, we have seen firsthand the disruptive power of rising inequality and economic volatility. The Great Recession brought to the forefront the need for inclusive,…
The Cooperative Growth Ecosystem framework presents the recent wave of worker cooperative development as a timely, high-potential strategy for inclusive, place-based community economic development.…
In cities across the nation, a few enjoy rising affluence while many struggle to get by. This situation is created in part by the practices of traditional economic development. Current trends…
Anchor institutions can play a vital role in strengthening and connecting local economies, and can serve as powerful drivers for building inclusive and equitable communities. A new report issued…
Dear Colleagues, At Surdna's early November board meeting, I informed the board of my intention to step down from my post as soon as they have identified a successor. I am proud of the work we…
Grants Database Search Surdna's grants from 2015 - present. You can filter results by program, strategy and
Rooted in shared values of racial equity, webinar series to support historically under-served entrepreneurs on journeys to start and grow their businesses The Surdna Foundation’s Inclusive…
Safety Jacket: A Mourning in Chinatown, 2018. Terence Nicholson. Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, 2022. This sculpture was made by artist Terence Nicholson (b. 1968), a 19th-generation…
During the period of January-March 2019, 43 grants totaling $4,547,000 were approved by the Surdna Foundation staff and board to further the Foundation’s mission of fostering just and sustainable…
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