by Resource Generation | Sep 25, 2013 | Giving, Money Stories, Young People of Color with Wealth
Originally posted on boldergiving.org. Jessan is a RG Member Leader in our Seattle Local Chapter. In 2007, at 20 years old, I got my first job as an engineer. When I opened the offer letter from Google, I realized that my starting salary of over $100,000 would be more...
by Resource Generation | Sep 21, 2013 | Giving, Money Stories
I’ve been involved for RG for three years now. I’m proud to say that over that time I’ve given away far more money than I ever thought I would. I’ve been a part of growing a cross class giving circle and mutual aid funds. I’ve organized...
by Resource Generation | Sep 18, 2013 | Giving, Money Stories, Navigating Family
Burke Stansbury is a RG alumni and former board member and chapter leader. He currently lives in Seattle with his family. In February of this year I invited my dad, Michael Stansbury, to participate with me in a giving project through the Social Justice Fund NW. He...
by Resource Generation | Sep 17, 2013 | Giving, Young People of Color with Wealth
Originally posted on thehuffingtonpost.com on September 10, 2013. Simone Sneed is a member of Resource Generation and a part of the New York City People of Color Praxis Group. “No building bears their names. No boardroom displays their portraits. No foundation...
by Resource Generation | Jun 7, 2013 | Giving, RG News
RG Alumni Oona Coy talking about her experience becoming part of the Tracies, a team of major donors who have committed to giving at least $10,000 a year for at least three years to RG. During the first year, the group voted on a name and decided to call themselves...
by Resource Generation | Jun 3, 2012 | Featured, Giving, Money Stories
I was recently asked to speak to a captive audience on the subject of why I’m a “progressive funder.” I was more than happy to oblige, with one minor change: I preferred to answer the question of why I’m a radical activist who happens to have...