Meaningful Contributions

Fundshifting is the intentional redistribution of unearned generational wealth in recognition of the harm, violence, and economic exclusion that white folks have benefitted from for centuries. Fundshifting is an act of solidarity. CARW believes fundshifting is an essential part of anti-racist practice because of the disproportionate access that white folks have to wealth and resources (both historically and currently). We ask members to make a small monetary contribution to support the work of CARW (if you can), and to redistribute a greater monetary contribution towards BIPOC-led organizing.

 

We recognize that CARW members come from cross-class backgrounds and that everyone’s capacity to contribute money is different. We reference this Resource Generation Class Distinctions site to guide our reflection on this. So whatever you can give is great, and even if you are not able to give, we want and need you to be here.  

 

Here is an income-equitable guide to help determine how much to give:

 

Giving to CARW

These funds go towards CARW operations (space rentals, supplies, website, insurance, etc.), allow us to fund interpreters/ASL to improve accessibility, and/or to meet immediate needs for campaigns and community partners.

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If extra dollars are raised, we will be transparent about this to members and redistribute  to the community.  We do not prioritize internal wealth accumulation over fundshifting to BIPOC-led organizing. Yet, we do want to sustain CARW operations to continue to do the work powerfully and meaningfully together. We also want to invest in the labor of working-class organizers and pay people fairly who provide services like accessibility, childcare, and food.

We suggest $5 - $25+/month or $60 - $500+/year proportional to annual wages or family wealth. If you need help determining an amount, approximately 0.5% of salary may be a good calculation.

 

Giving to BIPOC-led Organizing

CARW members are asked to redistribute meaningfully to BIPOC-led organizing, which could include (1) grassroots organizations, (2) partner organizations, (3) other forms of mutual aid or wealth redistribution. A grassroots movement is one that uses the people as the basis for a political or economic movement. Grassroots movements and organizations use collective action from the local level to effect change at the regional, national, and international level.

We suggest that CARW members consider redistributing $500 - 20,000/year, approximately 5-20% or more of their income or total assets annually to BIPOC-led organizing.

 

Members can give CARW a one-time contribution or sign up to give monthly at carw.org/donate.