Since the struggles and issues of people of color have been systematically set aside because of racism, ESC should bring attention to these struggles and issues. 

When we tell stories of groups with which we work, we will do more than talk about what they do. We will:

• Describe their work and the context in which it takes place;

• Describe the assistance ESC provided and how the group became more effective as a result;

• Discuss why the group confronted this problem in the first place – what role did race play in creating the problem? and

• Provide analysis and data so that we do more than present an interesting anecdote.

• We will seek out opportunities to bring the message of why the groups we work with are important.

We will use our access to funders to influence the funding process and foundation grantmaking to the benefit of groups in impacted communities.

• Seek out opportunities to collaborate with organizations in impacted communities, perhaps developing joint projects developed based on their needs and interests; and

• Bring folks from those communities and organizations with us on fundraising visits and give them a chance to make the case for direct funding of their organizations.

To have programs that truly build capacity in, among and for groups in impacted communities, ESC will:

• Insure that our provider pool, outreach and materials meets the needs of groups in impacted communities;
• Develop and use processes that allow easy access to our programs for groups in impacted communities; and
• Consult with impacted communities (via focus groups and other methods) to find out what their needs are and how ESC can most effectively meet them.  This should be an ongoing process based on regular communication.

To have our program work support groups in our constituency becoming anti-racist organizations:

• ESC applicants engaging in dismantling racism work should get priority over other applicants.
• ESC will make it clear that TOA grants are available for DR work.
• In LEAP, DR work should be part of the self-assessment tool.

To facilitate access to non-monetary resources outside of ESC for groups in impacted communities, ESC will: 

• Identify more consultants/trainers/providers that are more culturally appropriate;
• Gather and share information about relevant conferences; and
• Facilitate access to Information.

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