Amber Hamilton

Amber Hamilton, a nonprofit and philanthropy expert, dives into the flaws of institutional philanthropy, emphasizing its role in perpetuating inequality. She critiques wealth-hoarding and advocates for community-led solutions, highlighting Black philanthropy's focus on mutual care. The discussion touches on the need for humility, listening, and active partnerships to shift power dynamics. Humorously referencing a 'Batman prophecy,' Amber stresses the urgency for foundations to act decisively against entrenched systems and support those directly impacted.

Amber Hamilton, organizer and critic of philanthropy who created the comic This Week in Purgatory and is writing a book on power. She skewers performative philanthropy and explores the mismatch between foundations and nonprofits. Short, sharp takes on collective leverage, shared risk and authority, protecting grassroots work, and why funding must back organizing and systems change.