Our Beats

A collection of special beats covering specific topics within participatory philanthropy, economy, and democracy in further depth.

Grassroots Giving Exploring the movement in global philanthropy to shift power to the grassroots

Repairing Development

Repairing Development Exploring the state international development and movements to shift power and reform it.

Grassroots Grantmaking

Grassroots Grantmaking From trust-based philanthropy to participatory philanthropy, keeping up with the latest in participation.

Rethinking Resources

Rethinking Resources As traditional funders freeze, what’s next? An exploration into the uncertain future for grassroots movements.

Common Ground

The Future of Fiscal Sponsorship Fiscal sponsors steward billions in philanthropic dollars. But they could do so much more.

Unlocking Abundance

Unlocking Abundance: DAF Reform Nearly two trillion dollars sit in DAF accounts. How can more money reach communities?

Deepening Philanthropy

Aprofundando a Filantropia A perspective into participatory and trust-based philanthropy from Brazil. In Portuguese and English.

Proxonomics Making the rules of global finance work for the many, not the few

Participatory Investing: Nuts & Bolts

Participatory Investing: Nuts & Bolts Exploring the “how” of participatory investing, from designing a fund to facilitating community conversations.

Participatory Investing: Accountability Games

Participatory Investing: Accountability Games How do institutions in US cities negotiate with communities to invest untaxed dollars?

SoJo Series

Solutions Journalism: Solidarity Economy Our collection of solutions journalism on grassroots economic models around the world.

Beyond Elections How can people be involved in decisions about their futures?

State of Rebuilding

State of Rebuilding Exploring the durable power of participatory governance models in conflict-ridden and failed states.

Tech and Democracy

Tech and Democracy What tool should I use to survey my community? Diving into what’s out there today.

How We Gather

How We Gather The “how” of public meetings is just as important as what is discussed. How can they function better?

Proximate is an independent media platform covering movements for participatory problem-solving. We look at the news through the lens of money: how it’s given away, how it’s invested, and how it’s distributed by government.
We are a fiscally sponsored project of Movement Strategy Center.

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