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BMP develops research, tools, & training materials that help nonprofits support the voice & power of the people they serve.

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Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· 12d

Women of color-led organizations in our analysis received just 8% of asset-building funding. We need to close the leadership capital gap by investing in the infrastructure and partnerships that ensure long-term stability. Read the full report here: bit.ly/BeyondGlassCliff

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· 13d

🎧 On the newest episode of the Solidarity Is This podcast, Adaku Utah talks with UyenThi Tran Myhre about episodic solidarity in our movements and why we need to build and resource transformative solidarity infrastructure for the long haul: www.solidarityis.org/podcast-epis...

A quote from Adaku Utah on the July 2026 Solidarity Is This podcast episode. "When we say solidarity is survival, we mean that no single community, organization, or movement can withstand this moment alone. The only way to have a fighting chance is to be so connected across race, across issue, across geography in ways that are durable enough to hold under pressure and in these surge moments, but also in the long, grinding, and unglamorous work in between."

A graphic from Building Movement Project visualizing what Solidarity Infrastructure consists of. There is an illustration of a coral reef done in watercolor with shades of purple, deep blue and green, and deep gold. The coral represents four different interconnected parts that make up solidarity infrastructure: skills (capacities and competencies that sustain trust, strategy, care, and safety over time.capacities and competencies that sustain trust, strategy, care, and safety over time); spaces (containers where relationships, learning, and collective action grow); structures (agreements and governance that make long-term collaboration durable and accountable.agreements and governance that make long-term collaboration durable and accountable); and scaffolding (tools and systems that align groups to move together).

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· 21d

With this Solidarity Syllabus, we invite you to begin or deepen learning about the life and work of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Black trans activist who fought for over fifty years for her trans/gender nonconforming community: www.solidarityis.org/syllabus/hon...

A collage graphic for a Solidarity Syllabus from the Building Movement Project honoring Miss Major. She is wearing a brightly patterned and colorful long satin jacket and her hand is raised as if to wave. The background is a photo of pink wildflowers against a sunny blue sky.

A graphic for the Solidarity Syllabus honoring Miss Major. A photo from her IG is included, showing her wearing a one-shoulder maxi dress in a dark blue, flowy fabric with a deep red train. She is wearing a chunky beaded necklace and is seated in a glamorous pose on a chair against a bright green set. There is a quote from Miss Major that reads: “I know the world I would like to live in. It’s in my head, but I try my best to live it now” from a June 2023 Guardian article titled ‘Get off our backs and let us live’: Miss Major is still fighting for trans rights after 50 years of resistance

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· 27d

Philanthropy often funds the "work," but systematically underinvests in the infrastructure and governance that sustain women of color leadership.

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Jun 30

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: bit.ly/BeyondGlassCliff

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Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Jun 23

If we want to truly sustain leadership, we have to move beyond short-term fixes. Our new report, "Beyond the Glass Cliff," outlines how philanthropy can better support the infrastructure, governance, and capital that women of color leaders need to thrive. Full report here: bit.ly/BeyondGlassCliff

A graphic featuring an illustration of a Black woman holding a clipboard. Graphic describes what funders can do to support woc leaders. This graphic highlights the importance of operations for support.

A graphic featuring an illustration of a flower. Graphic describes what funders can do to support woc leaders. This graphic highlights the importance of infrastructure for support.

A graphic featuring an illustration of a woman of color with a hijab, talking into a loud speaker. Graphic describes what funders can do to support woc leaders. This graphic highlights the importance of capitalization for support.

A graphic featuring an illustration of pink mountains. Graphic describes what funders can do to support woc leaders. This graphic highlights the importance of cross-cutting for support.

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Jun 19

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 bit.ly/BeyondGlassCliff

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Jun 18

Despite increased grants for women of color-led nonprofits, philanthropy still underfunds the support needed for long-term stability. The new Building Movement Project report, "Beyond the Glass Cliff," examines how to sustain women of color leadership. Read it here: bit.ly/BeyondGlassCliff

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Jun 17

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or tune in on our website, where you can also find graphic illustrations from cori nakamura lin of @onibaba-studio.bsky.social ! www.solidarityis.org/podcast-epis...

$A graphic illustration by cori nakamura Lin of onibaba studio, from the May 2026 State of Solidarity webinar hosted by Building Movement Project and Transgender Law Center. The illustration describes the concept of a solidarity wedge (a tension, fracture, or contradiction that weakens trust or alignment of collective capacity within and across movements) and gives examples of wedges such as repair, resources, risk/strategy, representation, and relationships.$

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Jun 17

NEW Solidarity Is This podcast episode - brought to you in partnership with Transgender Law Center (@translawcenter), the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people www.solidarityis.org/podcast-epis...

A graphic for the June 2026 episode of the Solidarity Is This podcast from the Building Movement Project. This special episode was a partnership with Transgender Law Center on Solidarity Wedges and Opportunities, and the 3 guests are pictured: Anna Castro (TLC), Rinku Sen (Narrative Initiative) and Sharmin Hossain (18 Million Rising) along with podcast co-host Adaku Utah from BMP.

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Jun 15

Applications open for the 2026 Solidarity Is Cohort! Over six sessions, we’ll learn about mapping social change roles and ecosystems, solidarity as strategy, transforming conflict and building trust, and more.

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Apr 30

🎧 NEW on the Solidarity Is This podcast: Co-host Adaku Utah and Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis @kairoscenter.org discuss the reclamation of justice work by faith communities and the solidarity possibilities that arise from interfaith organizing www.solidarityis.org/podcast-epis...

A quote from Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, founder and executive director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice, from the April 2026 episode of Solidarity Is This podcast: “Solidarity is rising up from the earth, and solidarity is making a way out of no way… that way you make becomes a path to actual liberation and freedom for everyone.”

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Apr 16

In this State of Solidarity webinar on May 12, we navigate the “solidarity wedges” shaping our movement ecosystems, and reflect on how transformative solidarity can move us into deeper alignment and collective action in the midst of them: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

A graphic for the May 12, 2026 State of Solidarity webinar by Transgender Law Center and the Building Movement Project. The speakers are pictured: Adaku Utah from Building Movement Project, Sharmin Hossain from 18 Million Rising, Rinku Sen from Narrative Initiative, and Anna Castro from Transgender Law Center. The background is bright pink and the font is in pink on a yellow background. Two yellow flowers accent the left and right sides of the graphic. The BMP and TLC logos are at the bottom of the page.

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Apr 10

Join BMP this spring for a two-part learning series on solidarity wedges and opportunities! For more about our State of Solidarity on May 12 and our half-day Solidarity Intensive on June 9: www.solidarityis.org/public-progr...

A graphic for two public programs offered by Building Movement Program and SolidarityIs - a two part series exploring solidarity wedges and opportunities. The first is a State of Solidarity in May, and the second is a half-day intensive in June for individuals active in nonprofit and movement spaces. The background is an image of a blue sky with faint white clouds, and there are yellow floral elements in the bottom corners.

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Apr 2

This updated brief builds on our initial findings to offer a deeper look at how the nonprofit sector is navigating a prolonged period of constraint and contestation. Find the brief here: www.solidarityis.org/solidarityle...

The flyer for the Solidarity Lessons from a Year of Crisis and Change brief, out March 2026 from Building Movement Project. There is a large, deep blue circle in the upper left corner of the flyer, with a border of soft green and yellow, against a deep rose pink background.

The 4 main goals of the brief are highlighted in a white and turquoise font. The brief:

Provides a snapshot of how federal actions continue to shape nonprofit organizations and broader movements

Highlights evolving movement infrastructure needs and challenges

Documents how organizations are responding through adaptation and innovation

Synthesizes strategic considerations for nonprofit and philanthropic stakeholders, with a focus on sustainability, solidarity, and collective power in the face of ongoing threats

Read the brief: https://bit.ly/solidaritylessons

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Apr 2

⭐ Applications are open for our summer 2026 Security to Wellbeing cohort - a free virtual learning series for direct service organizations who want to step into social change! Learn more and find the app here: drive.google.com/file/d/1ny5j...

A flyer for the Security to Wellbeing cohort facilitated by the Building Movement Project. The background is a geometric collage of bright, colorful textures in shades of yellow, peach, purple, along with a close up of a green leaf. Text reads: Security to Wellbeing, a learning community for direct service organizations. Now acceptiing applications for the 2026 cohort - learn more: bit.ly/SWB-Cohort

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Mar 2

We are excited to offer a number of co-learning opportunities for movement groups, leaders, and organizers this year - from virtual gatherings to new episodes of the Solidarity Is This podcast. Learn about these offerings and more and join us! www.solidarityis.org/public-progr...

A "2026 at a glance" calendar for programs and offerings from the Building Movement Project and SolidarityIs, listing information about the Solidarity Is This podcast, Solidarity Syllabus blog series, as well as virtual opportunities.

In May, there's a State of Solidarity discussion on solidarity wedges in movement ecosystems; followed by a Solidarity Intensive practice space on solidarity wedges taking place in June, and then a Solidarity Is Cohort training program for emerging activists in September.

There is a photo of yellow wildflowers against a field of flowers and blue sky at the bottom.

More information about all of these offerings can be found online: https://www.solidarityis.org/public-programs

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Feb 19

The National Day of Remembrance on February 19th marks the years since the issuance of Executive Order 9066 which led to the forced removal and incarceration of more than 125,000 Japanese Americans during World War II by the United States government. www.solidarityis.org/solidarity-s...

Graphic honoring the Day of Remembrance on February 19. There is a black and white photograph of Japanese Americans walking towards a barracks-style building at an incarceration camp during WWII, while a row of US soldiers in military uniforms watches. The text on the graphic reads:

"The National Day of Remembrance on February 19th marks the years since the issuance of Executive Order 9066 which led to the forced removal and incarceration of more than 125,000 Japanese Americans during World War II by the United States government.

In the midst of relentless anti-immigrant attacks that rely upon similar narratives and policies, we must recommit to community care and solidarity."

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Feb 12

BMP is conducting a series of listening sessions to hear directly from Human-Services/Direct service provider organizations navigating the current political conditions and rise of authoritarianism in their communities. Learn more about which session is the best fit for you: bit.ly/4aknOb4

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Feb 6

For this first Solidarity Syllabus, which coincides with Black History Month, we offer an invitation to begin learning more about the life and work of Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who lived in exile in Havana, Cuba, from 1984 until her death this past September at the age of 78. 3/

The BMP and SolidarityIs logos are in the top left along with a sunshine graphic on a blue backdrop. The text reads: Solidarity Syllabus: Black History Month - For this Solidarity Syllabus, we offer an invitation to begin learning more about the life and work of Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who lived in exile in Havana, Cuba, from 1984 until her death this past September at the age of 78.

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Feb 6

We’re excited to kick off an ongoing blog series here at BMP and SolidarityIs: the Solidarity Syllabus. When everything feels urgent, devoting energy to studying movement lessons may not seem like a priority. 1/ www.solidarityis.org/syllabus/bla...

A digital collage with a photograph of lupines and illustrations of butterflies and the sun against a blue backdrop. The BMP and SolidarityIs logos are in the top left. The text on a sheet of notebook paper reads: Solidarity Syllabus: Black History Month

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Feb 6

🎧 New on the Solidarity Is This podcast: co-host Adaku Utah talks to Loidymar Duprey-González about what it means to fight for dignity, land, and belonging in Puerto Rico: www.solidarityis.org/podcast-epis...

Quote from Loidymar Duprey González, Co-founder and Program Manager, La Tejedora, speaking on the February 2026 podcast episode of Solidarity Is This with the Building Movement Project. Loidymar says: "We love to say that we are a very, very resistant people as Boricuas. We are fighters, we are winners, we are whatever we want to be."

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Dec 11

From our movement education and narrative work to supporting movement orgs with capacity-building, see highlights from our programs here: www.instagram.com/p/DSIn9C6j6E...

a graphic with highlights from SolidarityIs at BMP's Movement Education work, including a virtual group photo of the Solidarity Is 2025 cohort and graphic illustrations by Cori Nakamura Lin for our State of Solidarity series

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Dec 11

As 2025 draws to a close, the SolidarityIs team at BMP is reflecting on our work this year with movement groups, nonprofit leaders, and community members.

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Dec 4

As we close out the year, this latest Nonprofit FAQ update provides a snapshot of the current landscape and highlights several trends affecting nonprofits. Find the full FAQ, including resources for nonprofits and funders: bit.ly/nonprofit-faq

A graphic highlighting 5 FAQs in the latest Nonprofit FAQ resource from the Building Movement Project. This December 2025 update explores the following FAQs: 1) What is the current landscape for nonprofit organizations? 2) How is the Trump Administration characterizing and targeting the progressive nonprofit ecosystem? 3) What other pressure points at the legislative and state level are emerging? 4) What types of nonprofits are being specifically affected? 5) How are nonprofits responding to the current landscape?

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Dec 4

Since January 2025, Building Movement Project has been sharing information about how nonprofit organizations are being affected by changes in federal policy, withdrawals of federal funds, and attacks on their programs.

Graphic of a paper clipped note with text explaining the latest nonprofit FAQ update from the Building Movement Project, which highlights how nonprofits are impacted by federal actions, how progressive nonprofit groups and funders are being targeted, and shares resources and responses for nonprofits and funders. Find the December 2025 FAQ at bit.ly/nonprofit-faq

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Nov 17

🎧️ NEW on the Solidarity Is This podcast! In this episode with co-host @deepaiyer.bsky.social, @jamieberan.bsky.social from @bendthearc.bsky.social shares messaging and practices that build solidarity within and outside Jewish communities. Show & notes here: www.solidarityis.org/podcast-epis...

A graphic with alternating gold and deep blue waves. Text reads: Solidarity Is This podcast - a conversation about solidarity within and across communities, November 2025. The Building Movement Project and SolidarityIs logos is in the bottom right corner, and the podcast co-host Deepa Iyer is pictured alongside a photo of guest Jamie Beran from Bend the Arc.

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Nov 12

⏳ Time is running out! Only 3 days remain to complete the #RaceToLead Survey. Your input helps reveal where change is happening—and where it’s still needed. Don’t wait—add your voice: bit.ly/RaceToLead2025 #NonprofitLeadership

Building Movement Project@buildingmovement· Nov 10

"🗣 Nonprofit voices drive this work. With 4 days to go, we’re calling on staff and leaders across the country to take the #RaceToLead Survey. Help us spotlight the experiences shaping equity and leadership in our sector. ✅ Take the survey today: bit.ly/RaceToLead2025 #NonprofitLeadership"