Building Movement Project

10/05/2026

🌟NEW WEBSITE UPDATE🌟 Building Movement Project has redesigned our website to clearly lay out research, tools, and resources to address the needs of leaders in the nonprofit sector. This new website was built based on direct feedback from users.

We also launched something completely new, the Race to Lead Insight Hub. You can now explore nearly 10 years' worth of findings in an engaging resource.

There's so much to explore and engage with. Dig into the website at https://buildingmovement.org/ and the Race to Lead Insight Hub at https://bit.ly/4ef8Rts.

09/23/2026

In a new article for Candid insights, BMP’s Janaé Bonsu-Love and Maham Ali examine how funding structures shape the experiences of women of color nonprofit leaders. Drawing on findings from BMP’s Beyond the Glass Cliff report, they reveal why funding the work is not enough—and what organizations need to build lasting leadership and financial stability.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4rtjleb

09/03/2026

We hosted a funder briefing alongside the release of our latest report, "Beyond The Glass Cliff: Investing in Conditions That Sustain Women of Color Leadership.” Here’s what funders and leaders in the sector had to say about the findings.

Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4ybSSUQ

08/31/2026

The 3rd Annual Security to Wellbeing Cohort launched in early July and continued for 6 weeks, ending on August 2nd. The group was composed of 13 service organizations who vary in size, issue areas, and geographic locations across the U.S. Throughout our time together, we delved deep into the strategies outlined by the Security to Wellbeing Framework with the goal of exploring pathways for them to engage in meaningful social change work in their communities. For the next 6 months after the cohort, members will be engaging in the Technical Assistance Phase of the program, which hopes to provide more 1:1 support that can take lessons learned and turn them into action.

We are now planning our 4th Security to Wellbeing Cohort launching in Summer 2027. If you would like to be notified about upcoming applications and other information, sign-up with our SWB Cohort Interest Form. https://bit.ly/4xsmnS8

07/09/2026

When it comes to philanthropic funding, women of color led organizations are included in the funding stream, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. BMP’s Director of Research, Dr. Janaé Bonsu-Love, breaks down that when it comes to leadership sustainability and an organization’s overall health, more durable funding is key, yet women of color led organizations are disproportionately underrepresented in that funding.

Read the brief and report at https://bit.ly/4aJk3x3.

New Building Movement Project research examines $447.3 million in philanthropic funding and reveals why women of color leaders face persistent barriers to long-term leadership sustainability.

06/30/2026

Alongside the release of our report, "Beyond the Glass Cliff: Investing in Conditions That Sustain Women of Color Leadership," we hosted a funders brief to discuss its real-world implications.

The conversation reinforced a clear truth: while grantmaking to women of color-led organizations is increasing, the funding gap for essential support systems, infrastructure, and governance remains a major barrier to long-term stability.

How can philanthropy bridge this gap? It starts by investing in the conditions that allow leaders to thrive, not just the programs they run.

Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4vGpPba

06/23/2026

Despite increased grantmaking to organizations led by women of color, new research reveals a persistent and critical funding gap.

While funding for specific programs is on the rise, philanthropy continues to systematically underinvest in the structural conditions (infrastructure, governance support, and long-term capital) that allow these leaders to build lasting stability and avoid burnout.

The Building Movement Project is proud to release our latest report: "Beyond the Glass Cliff: Investing in Conditions That Sustain Women of Color Leadership."

This research offers a roadmap for systemic change, moving the conversation beyond short-term fixes. If we want to truly sustain leadership in the nonprofit sector, we must invest in the environment that allows women of color leaders to thrive, not just the programs they run.

Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3SHlfuq

06/19/2026

Juneteenth reminds us that progress is measured not only by what is promised, but by what is made possible.
Beyond the Glass Cliff explores how philanthropy can move beyond commitments and invest in the conditions that sustain women of color leadership.

Download the report https://bit.ly/43Jobcs

06/18/2026

Despite increased grantmaking to organizations led by women of color, new research reveals a critical funding gap. While funding for programs is increasing, philanthropy continues to systematically underinvest in the very conditions (infrastructure, governance support, and long-term capital) that these leaders need to build lasting stability.

Today, Building Movement Project (BMP) is proud to release "Beyond the Glass Cliff: Investing in Conditions That Sustain Women of Color Leadership."

This report provides an in-depth look at how current philanthropic funding practices shape the sustainability of women of color leaders across the nonprofit sector and offers a path forward for meaningful, systemic change.

If we want to truly sustain leadership, we must invest in more than just the work; we must invest in the infrastructure and long-term capital that allow these leaders to thrive.

Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4eiCkTX

06/01/2026

The Leadership Funders Group (LFG), convened by BMP, brings together funders committed to strengthening and sustaining leadership for a more just and equitable world. Last month, LFG held its annual spring convening in Chicago, co-hosted by the MacArthur Foundation.

The gathering focused on responding to escalating attacks on funders’ communities, sharing practical tools to amplify grantees’ leadership, build defenses against emerging threats, and sustain inspiration for the work ahead.