The Marginalized Males Funders Group (MMFG), launched in September
2008, is a venue designed to support, inform and equip foundation staff
to increase philanthropic investments to improve the well being of
marginalized males. This network has emerged from a number of formal
and
informal foundation convenings designated to address this issue over
the last three years. MMFG seeks to provide a consistent space for
funders to participate in a community of applied learning, share and
learn from best and emerging grantmaking practices, explore areas of
intersection, identify opportunities for collaborative work and
ultimately allow for a more coordinated set of philanthropic strategies
to improve the life outcomes of marginalized males in this country.
Additionally this funders group supports a ongoing dialogue and the
development of action plans within the funding community to help
prevent funder fatigue with males issues.
