activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 16
- AGAPES (A Global Pan-African and Philanthropic Emergency System) Refugee Support via Local PartnershipsOperates AGAPES, a pilot program assisting diverse refugees of the Russia-Ukrainian War, which includes a network of on-the-ground providers, a searchable provider directory app, a funding program for NGOs, and a confidential human rights reporting function.
- AGAPES emergency support system for refugees Refugee Support via Local PartnershipsOperates AGAPES (A Global Pan-African and Philanthropic Emergency System), a pilot program supporting diverse refugees of the Russia-Ukraine war, offering a network of on-the-ground providers, a searchable provider directory app, NGO funding, and a confidential human rights reporting function.
- BPM Brazil: WISE Love in Action campaign Grassroots Advocacy & Donor MobilizationLaunched a pilot public awareness and fundraising campaign in Brazil to support underfunded community philanthropies, small nonprofits, and businesses in Black Brazilian communities, including capacity building and leadership development support for participating organizations.
- Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) and Reunity convenings Grassroots Advocacy & Donor MobilizationOrganizes Black Philanthropy Month, a year-round global movement launched in 2001 that celebrates Afrodescendant giving and promotes equitable access to capital, engaging 100 million people across 60 countries. Includes convenings such as the Reunity™: The Pan-African Women’s Philanthropy Network Summit.
- Grantmaking for Climate Solutions and Environmental Justice Impact Funding for Women-Led Ecohealth TechProvides philanthropic funding and seed funding to Black, Indigenous, and women of color-led organizations and businesses globally (USA, Mexico, Africa, India, Brazil, Australia) that develop scalable clean tech solutions, ecohealth solutions, or engage in environmental advocacy to address climate change and improve community well-being.
- Grantmaking to BIPOC- and women-led climate and social impact organizations Impact Funding for Women-Led Ecohealth TechProvides philanthropic funding to Black, Indigenous, and women of color-led organizations with scalable clean tech or ecohealth solutions addressing climate change and improving social and economic well-being. The fund has awarded approximately $1 million USD to social enterprises in the USA, Mexico, Africa, India, and Brazil, with the first grants distributed in September 2020.
- Leadership dialogues and coaching programs Girls' Life Skills & Leadership DevelopmentHosts leadership development events such as the WISE Leadership Dialogue featuring expert coaching sessions, and provides life and career coaching to promote leadership and wellness among women and BIPOC leaders.
- People's Impact Fund (PIF) Impact Funding for Women-Led Ecohealth TechOperates The People's Impact Fund, which was debuted at an Earth Day celebration, to support funding equity and impact initiatives.
- People’s Impact Fund (PIF) program Impact Funding for Women-Led Ecohealth TechOperates the People’s Impact Fund (PIF), a grantmaking initiative supporting climate and social impact innovators, launched globally via a virtual event and debuted at an Earth Day celebration. The program supports women-led ecohealth tech solutions in disadvantaged communities.
- Soul Fusion Program Entertainment Career Access ProgramsOperates Soul Fusion, which includes a Black Diaspora Music public educational training and events program, a record label supporting Afrodescendant music, and a Mexico-based music ensemble presenting live performances of Afrodescendant music worldwide, including live performances by Dr. Jacqueline “Bouvier” Copeland.
- The People's Impact Fund (PIF) Impact Funding for Women-Led Ecohealth TechOperates The People's Impact Fund, which provides funding and support for women-led ecohealth tech solutions in disadvantaged Indigenous and Afro-descent communities.
- The WISE YOU Global Community Program Girls' Life Skills & Leadership DevelopmentOperates "The WISE YOU Global Community" program, providing peer support, life, and career coaching through virtual and other technology tools to promote leadership and wellness, including master coaching sessions.
- WISE Music For Change Program Entertainment Career Access ProgramsOperates the "WISE Music For Change" program, established in 2021, to generate funding for Black, Indigenous, and women entrepreneurs globally through cultural innovation.
- WISE Music For Change Program Entertainment Career Access ProgramsOperates the "WISE Music For Change" program, established in 2021, to generate funding for Black, Indigenous, and women entrepreneurs globally through cultural innovation, including a record label and live performances of Afrodescendant music.
- WISE Music For Change and Soul Fusion programs Entertainment Career Access ProgramsOperates the "Music for Change" program, established in 2021, and Soul Fusion, which includes a record label, public educational training, live performances of Afrodescendant music, and cultural innovation initiatives to fund Black, Indigenous, and women entrepreneurs globally. Includes live events such as Dr. Jacqueline “Bouvier” Copeland’s 2024 Rio Carnival performance.
- WISE YOU Global Community program Girls' Life Skills & Leadership DevelopmentOperates the WISE YOU Global Community program, which provides peer support, life, and career coaching through virtual and technology-based tools to promote leadership and wellness among women and marginalized groups.
advocacy · 4
- Advocacy for funding equity and racial justice in environmental philanthropy Grassroots Advocacy & Campaign SupportAdvances systemic change through the Black Funding Equity Pledge campaign and mobilizes grassroots donors via research, policy reform, and programming to expand access to private capital for environmental, social, and racial justice causes, with a focus on Afro-descendant and Indigenous communities.
- Black Funding Equity Pledge Campaign Grassroots Advocacy & Campaign SupportManages the Black Funding Equity Pledge campaign to advocate for systemic change in funding access.
- Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) Movement and Convenings Grassroots Advocacy & Donor MobilizationOperates Black Philanthropy Month as a year-round global movement to celebrate and advance Black giving, promote fair access to capital for Afro-descendant communities, and mobilize grassroots donors through research, policy reform, and programming. This includes organizing convenings and managing the Black Funding Equity Pledge campaign.
- Black Philanthropy Month Movement and Convenings Grassroots Advocacy & Donor MobilizationOperates Black Philanthropy Month as a year-round global movement to celebrate and advance Black giving, promote fair access to capital for Afro-descendant communities, and mobilize grassroots donors through research, policy reform, and programming, engaging 100 million people in 60 countries.
capacity building · 3
- Capacity Building and Leadership Development Nonprofit Capacity Building SupportOffers capacity building, training, technical assistance, and development coaching to environmental and social impact nonprofits and enterprises, particularly those led by or benefiting Afro-descendant, Indigenous, and women of color. This includes discounted access to trainings on fundraising, DEI, environmentalism, impact, and leadership.
- Capacity Building and Leadership Development Nonprofit Capacity Building SupportOffers development coaching, training, technical assistance, and discounted access to trainings on topics such as cross-sector fundraising, DEI, environmentalism, impact, and leadership for environmental and social impact nonprofits, enterprises, and philanthropies, particularly those led by or benefiting Afro-descendant, Indigenous, and women of color.
- Capacity building for climate and social impact organizationsProvides seed funding, development coaching, technical assistance, and discounted trainings in cross-sector fundraising, DEI, environmentalism, and leadership to BIPOC- and women-led nonprofits and enterprises. Facilitates a global funding and learning exchange involving participants from over 60 countries.
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how they think
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- Advocating for Equitable Funding Practices funding_equityThe organization advocates for equitable funding practices by promoting global principles aimed at transforming philanthropy, expanding access to new forms of private capital, and supporting diverse founders and organizations, particularly those led by Black, Indigenous, and women of color.
- BIPOC Community Funding Models with Technology BIPOC_community_funding_models_with_technologyThe organization combines BIPOC community models of social change funding with technology to achieve its goals.
- Backbone Organization for Black-Led Initiatives and Ecosystem Building backbone_organization_for_black_initiativesThe organization serves as a backbone organization for global Black initiatives, connecting diverse communities to advance social and planetary healing. It builds a global ecosystem for Black changemakers by directing capital, growing organizational capacity, fostering community, and supporting community-based Black funders and nonprofits.
- Backbone support for Black-led global initiatives and movements backbone_organization_for_black_initiativesActs as a central organizing entity for global Black philanthropy and social change efforts, such as Black Philanthropy Month and Reunity, by connecting communities, building infrastructure, and advancing collective healing and power.
- Blended Funding and Impact Finance blended_funding_modelThe organization utilizes a blended funding model, combining philanthropy and social investment, to support women of color-led climate impact technology initiatives and underfunded organizations in environmentally distressed, low-income communities. This includes using a People's Impact Fund (PIF) to support both nonprofit and business initiatives.
- Blended Funding and Impact Finance blended_funding_modelThe organization utilizes a blended funding model, combining philanthropy and social investment, to support women of color-led climate impact technology initiatives and underfunded organizations in environmentally distressed, low-income communities. This approach supports both nonprofit and business initiatives that address global challenges.
- Blended finance and impact investment for systemic change blended_financeDeploys a blended funding model—combining philanthropy and social investment through mechanisms like the People's Impact Fund—to support both nonprofit and for-profit initiatives that advance social, economic, and environmental justice in marginalized communities.
- Community Building and Knowledge Sharing community_buildingThe organization fosters an online community for sharing ideas, resources, and research to create a global movement for planetary wellness. It also offers new knowledge curated by advocate-scholars on various topics including new markets, alternative fundraising, wellness, and impact strategies.
- Community Building and Knowledge Sharing community_buildingThe organization fosters an online community for sharing ideas, resources, and research to create a global movement for planetary wellness. It also offers new knowledge curated by advocate-scholars on topics including new markets, alternative fundraising, wellness and impact strategies, cross-cultural leadership, management, environmentalism, and technology.
- Community-Centered Climate Innovation Funding community-centered_climate_innovation_fundingThe organization funds climate impact technologies in underserved regions by forming coalitions of donors, technologists, and activists. It believes that leveraging the knowledge and innovation of frontline communities is essential for solving climate change while improving health and livelihoods.
- Community-centered climate innovation and ecohealth solutions ecohealth_approachSupports frontline, community-led climate solutions—particularly those led by Afro-descent, Indigenous, and women of color innovators—by funding accessible, scalable ecohealth technologies that integrate human health, economic inclusion, and environmental restoration.
- Cultural Innovation for Economic Justice cultural_innovation_for_economic_justiceThe organization uses the "Soul Fusion" program to promote public awareness, healing, community building, and economic justice by leveraging the Black Diaspora music heritage.
- Ecohealth Approach to Climate Solutions ecohealth_approachThe organization applies an ecohealth lens to climate change, recognizing the interconnectedness of human and environmental factors. This approach supports women-led technology and Afro-descent/Indigenous-led organizations to develop accessible, affordable, and scalable solutions that promote holistic social, economic, public health, and environmental well-being, and renew natural resources.
- Ecohealth Approach to Climate Solutions ecohealth_approachThe organization applies an ecohealth lens to climate change, recognizing the interconnectedness of human and environmental factors. It supports women-led technology and Afro-descent, Indigenous, and women of color-led organizations that develop accessible, affordable, and scalable technologies to promote holistic social, economic, public health, and environmental well-being, and renew natural resources.
- Equitable funding for women of color-led climate solutions funding_equityThe organization channels capital through blended finance models to support women of color-led or benefiting climate impact organizations, particularly in underserved communities, based on the belief that funding equity is essential for economic, environmental, and social justice.
- Global Equity Enterprise for Healing global_equity_enterpriseThe organization functions as a global equity enterprise focused on advancing healing for people, economies, and the planet, specifically including Black and Indigenous communities worldwide.
- Historical and intergenerational framework for philanthropy sankofaUses frameworks like Sankofa and the "remember-reclaim-reinvest" methodology to ground current philanthropic action in ancestral knowledge and past movements, ensuring that future change is informed by historical resilience and cultural continuity.
- Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technology ancient_wisdom_technology_integrationThe organization combines ancient wisdom and modern technology to develop climate crisis solutions that restore personal, economic, and environmental health, and to integrate BIPOC community models of social change funding with technology.
- Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technology ancient_wisdom_technology_integrationThe organization combines ancient wisdom and modern technology to develop climate crisis solutions that restore personal, economic, and environmental health.
- Multi-Component Humanitarian Aid multi-component_humanitarian_aidThe organization utilizes a multi-component approach for humanitarian aid, including a network of vetted providers, a directory app for refugees, a regranting program for NGOs, and a human rights reporting function, with a focus on inclusive support for disadvantaged refugees.
- Peer Support and Coaching peer_support_and_coachingThe organization facilitates peer support circles and provides live coaching from experienced online advisors to support its community.
- Peer Support and Coaching peer_support_and_coachingThe organization facilitates peer support circles and provides live coaching from experienced online advisors.
- Personal Development Integration for Social Impact personal_development_integrationThe organization uses a proprietary "YOU app" to help individuals self-define and assess personal development progress against life goals, integrating personal growth with social impact.
- Sankofa: Historical and Intergenerational Framework sankofaThe organization uses a historical and intergenerational framework, known as Sankofa, to inform current philanthropic action. This approach emphasizes learning from the past to guide future change and employs a three-part methodology of remembering, reclaiming, and reinvesting to sustain Black-led movements and community solutions.
- Sankofa: Intergenerational and Historical Framework sankofaThe organization uses a Sankofa framework, emphasizing learning from the past to guide future change and inform current philanthropic action. This includes a three-part methodology of remembering, reclaiming, and reinvesting to sustain Black-led movements and community solutions.
- Support for Diverse Founders and Technologies support_for_diverse_founders_and_technologiesThe organization identifies and provides intensive support to diverse founders to scale promising technologies and novel strategies for environmental healing, promoting environmental and social justice in marginalized communities through education and advocacy.
- Systems Change Campaigns systems_change_campaignsThe organization promotes Black funding leadership, financial innovation, inclusion, and equity through public awareness and systems change campaigns.
- Systems Change Campaigns for Financial Innovation and Inclusion systems_change_campaignsThe organization promotes Black funding leadership, financial innovation, inclusion, and equity through public awareness and systems change campaigns.
- Systems change and public awareness campaigns for racial and economic justice systems_change_campaignsAdvances structural change through public education and advocacy campaigns that promote Black funding leadership, financial innovation, inclusion, and equity, leveraging cultural assets like music heritage to build awareness and community healing.
- Technology-enabled ecosystem building for BIPOC changemakers ecosystem-building-for-black-changemakersBuilds a global support ecosystem for Black and other BIPOC changemakers by combining technology with community funding models, providing capital, capacity building, peer support, curated knowledge, and tools like the YOU app to scale innovations and personal development.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Professional Advisor Network
A network of professional advisors providing legal services (international patents), insurance, financial management, fundraising, manufacturing, research, and HR support to WISE Leaders.
The People’s Impact Fund
An impact investing product for the largest, most commercially viable organizations supported by WISE.
WISE Philanthropy grants
Grants provided to nonprofits and businesses with game-changing technologies or other strategies addressing climate change.
relationships · 38
who they work with
- Afrigrants Partner — Organization that received a WISE Philanthropy grant and is eligible for People’s Impact Fund (PIF) funding, focused on financial inclusion solutions and impact funds for women entrepreneurs.
- Agbara Fund Partner — A current grantee and winner of BPM’s Global Black Funding Equity Award, this is Brazil’s first Black women’s philanthropy, working nationally to advance Black women’s economic justice.
- BackBlack Partner — Merger of operations with Black Philanthropy Month as of 2025 to expand and strengthen global support for Black-led change.
- Black Philanthropy Month Partner — Backbone organization for the Black Philanthropy Month initiative.
- Black Philanthropy Month Partner — Collaborates on initiatives including the BPM Brazil Campaign and Black Philanthropy Month.
- Black Philanthropy Month Partner — Convener of the global movement Black Philanthropy Month.
- Black Philanthropy Month Partner — Mentioned as a program or initiative associated with The WISE Fund.
- Black Philanthropy Month Partner — Partner organization linked through shared programming and campaigns.
- Black Philanthropy Month Partner — Partnered for the BPM Brazil Campaign and other initiatives.
- Black Philanthropy Month Partner — The WISE Fund is a backbone organization to Black Philanthropy Month, and Black Philanthropy Month is a program of The WISE Fund.
- Casa Preta Hub Partner — A Sao Paulo-based community arts funder supporting Black and other underfunded cultural leaders and entrepreneurs in Brazil.
- Cultural Fire Management Council Partner — Debuted as a 2020 WISE Fund Innovator from the Yurok Nation, USA.
- Cultural Fire Management Council Partner — Organization that received a WISE Philanthropy grant and is eligible for People’s Impact Fund (PIF) funding, focused on adapting ancient fire technology to mitigate wildfires.
- Danielle Simmons Partner — Co-founder of the Mexico-based music ensemble within the Soul Fusion program and lead musician specializing in classic and contemporary soul and R&B music.
- Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland Partner — Founder of The WISE Fund and creator of the "Ecohealth Tech" concept.
- Energy Efficiency Partner — Debuted as a 2020 WISE Fund Innovator from South Africa.
- Energy Efficiency Partner — Organization that received a WISE Philanthropy grant and is eligible for People’s Impact Fund (PIF) funding, focused on solar-powered lighting and internet access in off-grid communities.
- Flerish Partner — Partners with award-winning tech company Flerish for the WISE YOU Global Community.
- Flerish Partner — Powers the proprietary YOU app for personal development assessment.
- Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program Partner — Contributes to the proprietary YOU app for personal development assessment.
- Instituto Guetto Partner — A racial equity nonprofit providing scholarships and education services to improve the life chances of Black and Indigenous Brazilians.
- Majik Water Partner — Debuted as a 2020 WISE Fund Innovator from Kenya.
- Majik Water Partner — Organization that received a WISE Philanthropy grant and is eligible for People’s Impact Fund (PIF) funding, focused on increasing access to clean drinking water.
- Olabi Partner — A current grantee partner and community funder based in Rio de Janeiro, funding grassroots technology and other Black and Brown women innovators.
- Olabi Partner — Organization that received a WISE Philanthropy grant and is eligible for People’s Impact Fund (PIF) funding.
- Pollination Foundation Partner — Organization that received a WISE Philanthropy grant and is eligible for People’s Impact Fund (PIF) funding, supporting indigenous communities in using cultural prescribed fire.
- Portola School Partner — Dr. Copeland performed live with the Portola School during Carnival 2024 in Rio de Janeiro.
- Reunity Partner — Backbone organization for the Reunity: Pan-African Women's Giving Since 2001 initiative.
- Reunity Partner — Collaborates on Pan-African women's giving initiatives.
- Reunity Partner — Mentioned as "Pan-African Women's Giving Since 2001" and associated with The WISE Fund's programs.
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