Beyond Ownership: What the Community Movement Commons Teaches Us About Land Justice in Urban Contexts
Land justice asks us to think beyond land ownership alone. It invites us to consider how land is governed, stewarded, […]
Investing in Community Power: What Philanthropy Can Learn from Frontline-Led Movements
“Rather than allowing wealth and decision-making to be extracted from communities, community wealth building invests in community-owned assets and institutions
Reflections from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable CEO Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation
By Onika Abraham Lee, Executive Director of Blue Sky Funders Forum Some conferences begin in a ballroom. This one began
Rekindling Right Relationship: Lessons from the Tributary Project Land Justice Webinar
“This is now possible. Funder groups—we talk about what is possible. It’s already happening. It is the largest land return
Nature = Narrative: What We’re Learning About Messages That Bridge Nature, Health, and Climate
In a moment when many of the issues we care deeply about are facing growing pushback and funding constraints, funders
Making the Case: Land Justice Frameworks for Connections to Nature (A Resource for the Land Justice for Funders Series)
“To love a place is not enough. We must find ways to heal it.”– Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass For
Save the Date: Blue Sky Funders Forum 2026 National Convening | Oct 7–9
This Fall, October 7-9, we invite you to join us in Maine for our 2026 gathering, where we’ll explore how
Funders + Nonprofits in Conversation: What We’re Learning
“Funders can’t stay the course — the course has been demolished.” We heard these words this past spring during our
Meet Our Membership Intern: Macey Woodward
This summer, we’re lucky to have Macey Woodward join us as Blue Sky’s Membership Intern. From building out prospective member research to supporting strategy development and data systems, Macey’s work is already laying the groundwork for Blue Sky’s future growth…