Vision
In the context of a sharp and growing worldwide inequality, we believe that fundraising is a fundamental part of building social movements. The radical redistribution of wealth is required to create social justice, and an analysis of money, wealth, race, power and social change is fundamental to social justice fundraising. When done effectively by low income, social justice groups, especially in communities of color, fundraising is a vital part of movements for progressive change. We work for a democratic world without racism, misogyny, homophobia and class stratification. We offer our services through this lens. We hold ourselves accountable to progressive movements in oppressed communities.

Organizational Values: Gift and Contract Acceptance Policy
GIFT seeks to partner with funders and organizations who are genuinely committed to the struggle for social justice. Toward this end, GIFT will not accept funds, nor contract work, with sources whose intent it is to promote activities or issues that are in conflict with social justice principles, nor from sources whose work is directly contrary to social justice principles.

Over the long term, GIFT will work toward independence from institutional sources of funding, diversifying our fundraising program, and eventually build a funding base that allows for self-determination and autonomy. We will continue to strengthen our individual donor program with the hopes of one-day raising the majority of our funds from people and groups of color. As GIFT works toward this goal, we will follow the following guidelines:

I. MISSION DRIVEN FUNDRAISING
GIFT will pursue funding that corresponds with the mission and programs of the organization, and not retreat from our goals or develop new programs solely for the purpose of funding. We will be mission-driven, not money-driven!

II. EXPAND THE PIE
GIFT will not hinder or block ally organizations from acquiring the same specific funds. Furthermore, GIFT will work to support funding for activities beyond GIFT, and will share resources for collective efforts.

III. RESPECT CAMPAIGNS
GIFT will not accept funding from any organization that is the current target of an active boycott or other campaign activity.

IV. JUST & RESPONSIBLE SOURCES
GIFT will seek funding from organizations and individuals who recognize the need for social justice work and programs that promote the well-being and advancement of people and communities of color.

V. NO STRINGS ATTACHED
GIFT will only accept funds that support our organizational priorities, there will be no quid pro quo.