Advocacy & Organizing: The Power of Grassroots Systems Change

Minnesota is one of the top philanthropic states, yet persistent disparities in health, education, housing, and jobs continue to impact BIPOC communities. How can philanthropy drive deeper, more transformative change?

Join Emilia Gonzalez Avalos, Executive Director of Unidos MN, for a powerful discussion on the role of grassroots systems change in advancing equity. This session will explore the critical differences between advocacy and organizing—both essential strategies, yet organizing, often led by those most impacted, remains underfunded. Attendees will gain insights into how grassroots organizing has led to more equitable laws and policies and why philanthropy must recognize and support this work to drive lasting change.

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