Philanthropy in the Crosshairs: Confronting the Perpetual Backlash Against Justice and Democracy

Join DWP Founder/CEO, Edgar Villanueva, alongside fellow philanthropic leaders, foundation program officers, policy officials, researchers, advocates, and community-based organizations for an interactive virtual discussion that will examine the role of philanthropy in advancing civil and human rights, racial and economic justice, and multiracial democracy in the face of political retrenchment, legal threats, and backlash. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the risks foundations face, explore practical strategies for values-aligned giving, and consider how to build authentic partnerships with nonprofits and community-led movements to resist authoritarianism and protect equity-driven progress. Featured

2025 CHANGE UNITY SUMMIT

In 2024 Decolonizing Wealth Project launched the CA Tribal Land Return Initiative to provide support to a diverse group of Tribal entities across California leading efforts to return traditional lands to their stewardship and protection. Grantees receive funding along with technical support and assistance in their land return efforts. DWP has awarded 11 grants totaling $1.65 million supporting 8 individual Tribes and 3 consortiums of Tribes, impacting a total of 31 Tribes including 26 federally recognized Tribes and 4 non-federally recognized Tribes. Collectively, they are in the process of reclaiming and rematriating 25,000 acres of Tribal land! In this session, DWP and our grant partners will share what we have learned through this initiative, including unexpected challenges and shifting state and federal funding and policies that threaten tribal sovereignty and approaches to land return. We want to share with funders what we are learning to build solidarity across the sector.

Trellis Impact 25 - Walking the Tightrope: Truth, Transparency and Legal Tripwires

Join Edgar at Trellis Impact for the panel: Walking the Tightrope: Truth, Transparency and Legal Tripwires During the session, guests will learn how to communicate your sustainability progress with confidence in an era of heightened scrutiny. Regulators worldwide are cracking down on greenwashing, political pushback on sustainability has intensified and the stakes for sustainability communications have never been higher. This session offers finance and sustainability professionals practical guidance on if, when and how to communicate climate commitments, performance and transition strategies while minimizing legal exposure. Learn from legal and communications experts about developing documentation protocols, substantiation requirements and internal review processes that enable transparent stakeholder engagement while protecting your organization from legal risks.

SOCAP 2025

Join Edgar Villanueva at SOCAP in San Francisco where he'll kick off the 3-day event. Welcome to the SOCAP25 Opening Ceremony — where our global impact community comes together to spark connection and mobilize capital for change. This powerful kickoff sets the tone for three days of purposeful dialogue, collaboration, and action. As we gather to open SOCAP25, we invite you to engage deeply with fellow investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators committed to building an equitable and sustainable future. Let’s open the door to new relationships, new possibilities, and a new era of impact-driven capital flows.

Heal With Us - A Healing Summit for BIPOC Professionals in Philanthropy

We’re honored to invite BIPOC philanthropic professionals to the 2025 Heal With Us Healing Summit — a virtual half-day of renewal, rest, and reconnection.

Healing Through Natural Cycles

2025 Bay Area Book Festival - Decolonizing Wealth - Confronting Systemic Barriers