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🌊 Resistance is only natural! We’re channeling $3.7M+ to QTBIPOC-led movements in 2025.

Become a new monthly donor & receive a set of gorgeous stickers by #ArtistinResidence Chi Nwosu! Let resources flow to sustain the fight for gender justice: bit.ly/donatetwf2025
An image of a hand holding the sticker, as well as two other TWF stickers. At the top it says, “All monthly donors can get this sticker set,” and at the bottom it says, “Join us or give twice this month.” Art by Chi Nwosu featuring plants and animals from many of the places TWF’s team and grantee partners are from, with a crashing ocean wave enveloping them. Blue text at the top says, “Deepen your solidarity,” and below the illustrations it says, “let resources flow.” The TWF logo is in the bottom middle.
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Thrilled to introduce Chi Nwosu, our inaugural #ArtistinResidence! Chi (them/they) is a Black, nonbinary, queer Nigerian artist whose work invites us to imagine collective liberation, shaped by kinship & histories of international resistance.

Read the full Q&A:
www.thirdwavefund.org/blog/meet-ou...
Off-white background with a photo of Chi Nwosu in the center, with a yellow border. At the top is black text that reads, “Meet our first Artist-in-Residence: Chi Nwosu.” Surrounding their photo are images of their artwork. The Third Wave Fund logo is in the bottom right.
October 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Catch Third Wave Fund this fall at one of these gatherings! 📢

🎨 Grantmakers in the Arts in St. Paul, MN | Oct 19-22, 2025

Featured Session: Past, Present, Possibility: Investing in Trans and Queer Cultural Power on Monday, Oct 20 that will include our very own Co-Executive Director Morgan Willis
Flyer created by Borealis Philanthropy about the Grantmakers in the Arts panel, Past, Present, Possibility: Investing in Trans and Queer Cultural Power, happening on October 20, 2025.
October 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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“The state is the enemy of Indigenous peoples... Our freedom lies not in appealing to the state for recognition or rights, but in building our own power outside of it,” — Leanne Betasamosake Simpson.

True solidarity demands resourcing Indigenous freedom daily.
Graphic from @sogoreatelandtrust that says, “No one is illegal on stolen land.” Art from @justseeds that says, “Anti-colonial, anti-fascist resistance.” Depicted behind is a burning bottle and arrow.
October 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Check out our very own Carlton V Bell II (“C.J”) in their interview with #BoldJourneyMagazine on discussing the critical work of the Sex Worker Giving Circle & building the ecosystems where Black queer Southern artists can thrive.
Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Carlton Bell II of New York City, NY - Bold Journey Magazine
We recently had the chance to connect with Carlton Bell II and have shared our
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October 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Read this letter from Third Wave Fund’s Co-Executive Director, MARS. Beard, and lock in with us for the long haul. Whether you are a funder, individual with wealth, or a working class organizer – there is a critical role for you in this movement. A thread 🧵

www.thirdwavefund.org/blog/locked-...
Black background with white copy that says, “As a grassroots intermediary funding organization made up of Black, Latine, disabled, queer, non-binary, and trans folks, we are not only bearing witness to what’s happening in this moment, we are also deeply impacted by it. But let it be known that we will not succumb under the weight of authoritarian intimidation. We will not be moved to fear and silence. – MARS. Beard, Co-Executive Director, Third Wave Fund. ” The TWF logo is in the bottom right, MARS.’s head shot is in the bottom left, and there are multicolor abstract shapes around the border of the graphic.
October 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Rest In Power, Assata Shakur.
September 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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✨🌈 Big news! Please help us welcome two incredible new staff members to Third Wave Fund! We're thrilled to introduce Bianca Alston (she/her) as our Director of Programs and Kelly Ortiz (she/they) as our Communications Officer of Digital Engagement.
Black background with white copy at the top surrounded by two yellow sparkle emojis that says, “Welcoming our new staff members.” Below are two circular headshots of our Director of Programs Bianca Alston (she/her) and Communications Officer Kelly Ortiz and below each photo lists their name, pronouns, and new role. The TWF logo is in the bottom right, and there are multicolor abstract shapes around the border of the graphic.
September 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Artist is always looking for a new volunteers to help us out. Sex workers and strippers only please. Or people who used to work in industry please DM us if you’re interested.
September 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Happy Belated Sex Worker Pride Day! 🌹 Today we’re celebrating our brilliant SWGC 2025 Advisory Board! Our Advisors play a huge role in powering the Sex Worker Giving Circle! Here’s what SW pride means to them 🎥

We’re beyond proud to be guided by their brilliance & unapologetic power.
September 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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In the age of anti-intellectualism, we're committing to reading. We are committed to getting together with other Black feminists in our community and bonding over the love of knowledge and shared space.

How very Waiting to Exhale of us.
September 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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We are excited to announce that we have 2 #SWer #supportgroups this month with new facilitators zara and Tania! Please email swopla.services@proton.me to register. swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for more info.
SWOPLA Sex Worker Support Group Image of support group facilitator zara in a black mask, kufia and black tee shirt with the text "Blowjobs are real jobs." Overlaid text says: swer support group with zara. Virtual. tues september 16. 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required. Image of support group facilitator Tania in a black red and white striped tank top and a long braid. Overlaid text says: swer support group with tania. Virtual. tues september 23. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me to register. a brief screening may be required.
September 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The FINAL #MobilizePowerFund deadline of the year is 10.7.25!

MPF provides rapid response funding for:
• Urgent direct action
• Community mobilizing
• Healing justice work

Open to youth-led/intergenerational groups across the U.S. (No 501c3 required!)
www.thirdwavefund.org/mobilize-pow...
September 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Our team is taking a quiet week (8/25-8/28) to rest & recharge before the busy season. We'll pause communications and return 9/2 after our Friday + Labor Day break.

Thanks for your patience as we reflect & realign during this time.
Black background with white copy that says, “Our staff is getting some quiet time! We’ll be back to meetings and correspondences on September 2.” The TWF logo is in the bottom right, and there are multicolor abstract shapes around the border of the graphic.
August 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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“It’s often the case that imprisoned communities are meant to be invisible, and essentially cut off from non-imprisoned communities, especially communities of struggle."

– Rachel Herzing, organizer, activist, & co-author of How to Abolish Prisons: Lessons from the Movement against Imprisonment
August 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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#BlackAugust, rooted in abolition, commemorates fallen freedom fighters & commits to disciplined liberation struggle.

Its principles remain: "Study. Fast. Train. Fight."

We honor decades of Black women, queer, & trans people's organizing in building radical political movements that free us all.
August 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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ICYMI–check out “Unbought, Unbossed, and Unbowed: Sex Worker-Led Organizing in the Age of Respectability Politics,” a new blog from Carlton V Bell II ("C.J"), the Program Associate of our Sex Worker Giving Circle, published in @ncrpcommunity.bsky.social

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Unbought, Unbossed, and Unbowed: Sex Worker-Led Organizing in the Age of Respectability Politics - NCRP
Carlton V. Bell II of Third Wave Fund calls in philanthropy to support, center, and fund sex workers who exist across ALL movements.
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July 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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The #MobilizePowerFund remains OPEN through July! Next deadline: August 5, 2025.

MPF provides rapid response funding for:
• Urgent direct action
• Community mobilizing
• Healing justice work

Open to youth-led/intergenerational groups, nonprofits & coalitions across the U.S. & U.S. territories
Blue background with white text that reads, “Next deadline to apply for the Mobilize Power Fund is August 5, 2025. Grants are available throughout the year for youth-led and intergenerational groups, nonprofits, coalitions, and efforts in the U.S., regardless of 501(c)3 status or fiscal sponsorship.” The Mobilize Power Fund logo is in the top left corner. Blue background with white text that reads, “What is the Mobilize Power Fund? The Mobilize Power Fund is a rapid response fund that resources gender justice organizations* to adapt or pivot their work when met with unanticipated, time-sensitive opportunities or threats to their movement building work and organizing conditions. For more information on eligibility, and how to apply, please visit thirdwavefund.org.” The Mobilize Power Fund logo is in the top left corner.
July 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Episode 7 of our podcast, Justice Ain’t Cheap, is a special one, recorded live from Funding Forward 2025. Listen to our powerful conversation with philanthropic leaders Bilal Alkatout from @headwatersfdn.bsky.social and MARS. Marshall, from @thirdwavefund.bsky.social
🎙️ Listen here: l.ead.me/JAC_ep7
May 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Octavia Butler’s wisdom guided us in 2024: “There is nothing new under the sun, but there are new suns.”

In a year of transformation, Third Wave Fund redistributed $3.27M to 111 partners. Explore our full 2024 Year in Review ⬇️
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2024 Year in Review | Third Wave Fund
Fueled by New Suns: Our 2024 Year in Review
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July 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM