Glossary of Approaches

Collaboration and Movement Building – Building connections among individuals and groups to strengthen a movement.

Cultural Organizing – The use of arts, culture, and media to enhance engagement; the organizing and mobilization of artists, musicians, and other culture makers.

Direct Action and Training – Nonviolent direct action, including training.

Just Transition in Alaska – Part of the Foundation’s eight-year commitment to Alaska.

Just Transition in Buffalo – Part of the Foundation’s eight-year commitment to Buffalo, New York.

Just Transition in Eastern Kentucky – Part of the Foundation’s ten-year commitment to Eastern Kentucky.

Just Transition in Richmond – Part of the Foundation’s eight-year commitment to Richmond, California.

Movement Support – Providers of technical assistance and other supports to frontline communities and organizations.

Moving Philanthropy — Engaging other foundations and funders to align work around just transition.

Research – Studies and other research projects.

Strategic Campaign – Limited-duration campaigns to achieve particular strategic goals.

Travel – Support to attend conferences and meetings and engage in staff exchanges and learning trips.