Melanie Allen on Philanthropy and Climate Justice

A Georgia Climate Digest Interview
Dec 13, 2024 9:40 AM ET
Campaign: Drawdown Georgia
Eriqah Vincent and Melanie Allen
Eriqah interviews Melanie Allen

How can a more engaged, participatory approach to philanthropy help make a real impact on climate solutions and equity in Georgia? By embracing its position in the “messy middle” between funders and the many organizations striving to solve for climate, the Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice believes that philanthropy is significantly more impactful when funders adopt a collaborative approach with grantees. 

What makes this approach so effective, and how can other funders get involved? Find out in this Georgia Climate Digest video conversation between Eriqah Vincent of Drawdown Georgia and Melanie Allen, co-director of the Hive Fund. With the Georgia Climate Digest Video Series, Drawdown Georgia will shine a light on some of the many Georgians who are working to bring climate solutions home.

Watch the video here.

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