A Milwaukee for All | Decolonizing Wealth with Edgar Villanueva

*Info provided by INPOWER MEDIA

On June 24, Greater Milwaukee Foundation President and CEO Ellen Gilligan will have a

conversation with activist and author Edgar Villanueva about racism, colonization, and

ways individuals and institutions can do more to heal and to help our community.

Villanueva will share examples and tangible steps on how we can reshape our approach to

philanthropy – what it means, who it includes, and how it works. This conversation is

designed to help individuals and institutions shift mindsets from conventional thinking to a

new understanding of what is possible in philanthropy through our use of time, talent,

treasure, and ties.

QUESTIONS TO PONDER

1. Is philanthropy only about money or love of people?

○ How have you or your organization practiced philanthropy beyond monetary ways?

2. Find ways to connect, relate and belong.

○ What practices can you adapt in your life or workplace to help heal yourself and your community from colonization?

3. Actionable steps vary in size.

○ What are some steps big or small that you and your organization can take? How do your personal steps vary from that of your organization?

Following the conversation, a number of local leaders will participate in a roundtable

discussion about the steps they are taking in their own lives and in their own organizations

to do philanthropy differently.

Join for part 1 of the series on Friday, June 24, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

It is a free virtual Zoom event and you can register here.

We all play a part in making a difference.