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What does Resource Generation mean by “class privilege”?

Class privilege is a way to describe one’s access to resources, power, and opportunities within a system and culture that systemically advantages the mostly white, ruling class. Class privilege acknowledges that under this system, one’s access to resources is based on class position — the more proximity one has to power and wealth, the more wealth and power one is likely to gain. Class and race are often conflated but are distinct experiences that shape how one perceives and is perceived by the world.  

Class is a system of power based on real or perceived social and economic status. Classism is the implicit and explicit centering of people with class privilege. Classism results in the systemic oppression of working-class and poor people. Classism operates systemically, institutionally, culturally, and interpersonally to benefit those who have access to wealth, power, or resources. 

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How does RG define ‘wealth redistribution’ and why do we use it?

Wealth redistribution is a harm reduction strategy and an acknowledgment that wealth is built on stolen land, stolen labor, and stolen lives. Young people with access to wealth can practice voluntary wealth redistribution by moving resources out of their individual and family control and into organizations in solidarity with poor and working class-led movements. This voluntary act gets us closer to the equitable distribution of wealth, land, and power—which requires systemic wealth redistribution. 

From RG’s former Program Director, Jes Kelley, writes, “…Wealth redistribution is a recognition that racial capitalism is set up so that wealth will keep accumulating unless it’s actively redistributed. (It’s like debt, only in reverse.) Redistribution means circulating rather than hoarding excess wealth, and it is one of the lowest rungs on the ladder: a tangible way for people with wealth to practice solidarity with poor and working-class communities. It’s a crucial starting place, not one that needs to be overly glamorized or intensified, just a thing to do. We all have roles to play in resisting capitalism, now is a great time to find yours and play them well.” 

I am fundraising for an organization—how can Resource Generation help me?

We are unable to meet one-on-one with organizations or individuals looking for funding or fundraising advice. We recommend checking out the Wealth Reclamation Academy of Practitioners for support and training around fundraising for wealth redistribution.

I’m older than 35 and have access to wealth or class privilege, how can I get involved?

18-35 years-olds are the focus of our organizing and leadership development programs at RG and are who we invite to participate in member leadership, space-limited programs like our conferences or most praxis groups.

We welcome supporters over 35 to attend our webinars, support our campaigns and contribute to our resource mobilization efforts. Actions such as signing the Redistribution Pledge, and becoming an Alumni/Over 35 Member help RG’s community grow the impact of our collective power and build an intergenerational movement of people with class privilege working towards the equitable distribution of wealth, land and power.

Check out the list of other donor networks in the “Does RG give grants?” question for other organizations to check out that are not age limited

Does RG give grants?

No. Resource Generation is not a foundation and does not pool funds or give grants. We focus on political education and skill-building for young donor organizers.

If you are interested in joining or connecting with donor networks that do give grants, check out Solidaire, Women Donors Network, Donors of Color Network, and Way to Win. We also work in close partnership with social justice foundations — public foundations led by those most directly impacted by racial capitalism and committed to social justice philanthropy.

Does RG support direct giving to individuals or mutual aid?

Yes, and, direct giving is generally dependent on the recipient’s proximity to people with resources and can be limited in reach and impact. Closing the racial wealth divide requires major societal transformations which is why RG also encourages our members to contribute to organizations and campaigns working for systemic change. To thoughtfully navigate direct or interpersonal giving (outside of a charity-centered approach), check out RG’s interpersonal giving guide. 

Some mutual aid networks and other resources

How is RG funded?

Resource Generation is 95% funded by dues-paying members, most of whom are young people with access to wealth. We also receive program fees (like registration fees for our annual conferences and praxis groups) and some foundation support.