Oct 14, 2025
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Repair
Over the past several weeks, we've begun sharing our commitment to reparative philanthropy, a framework that first began shaping our work at Bold Ventures nearly five years ago.
Today, we're excited to release a new resource to help you begin your own journey toward repair: Starting Your Journey Toward Repair.
This guide is designed for those who are ready to begin a Reparative Philanthropy journey. It includes:
We outline the five essential practices that define repair in action: redistributing extracted wealth, building sustained power, sharing decision-making, cultivating trust-based relationships, and investing in community infrastructure.
What communities have been harmed in the creation of your wealth? Who holds power in your decision-making? To whom are you truly accountable?
From starting with listening to assessing your current practice, we provide practical guidance for beginning the work of repair right where you are.
Reparative philanthropy is not a destination but a transformative practice—an ongoing commitment guided by humility, historical truth, and the leadership of those most impacted by systemic harm.
This guide isn't a prescription or a checklist. It's an invitation to join us in the essential work of repair.
If you're ready to explore what reparative philanthropy might look like in your work, we're here to support you. Reach out anytime.
Jessyca Dudley is the CEO of Bold Ventures and a leader focused on racial equity. Key experience: Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy, Arabella Advisors, and Joyce Foundation.
In 2020, a mere 1.8% of total giving found its way to women’s and girls organizations¹. A stark contrast unfolded in 2021, where 58% of BIPOC-led...
This week, Bold Ventures announced its commitment to Reparative Philanthropy. We sat down with founder and CEO Jessyca Dudley to discuss what this approach means and how Reparative Philanthropy differs from traditional giving.
