Mission Statement

Building Utopia Consulting assists grant-makers, their social change programs, and large social justice oriented non-profits in strategically directing their resources to maximize the Common Good through supporting broadly based democratic participation.

Building Utopia Consulting was founded to fill a critical need in furthering the creative interactions of the non-profit sectors of philanthropy and grassroots community building. Staff is highly experienced with "bottom-up" social and economic development strategies and progressive philanthropy.

Recent Building Utopia Reports

Parent Organizing as a Strategy for Sustainable Policy Change
In a barebones comparison of philanthropic strategies to effect policy change, including direct service, public issue education, advocacy and organizing, it is organizing that holds the most untapped promise for sustained broad-based grassroots efforts.

Building Capacity for Regional Renewal
The Capacity Building Initiative of the Raymond John Wean Foundation began in mid-2007 and became fully operational in 2008. Its ultimate aim is to see the Mahoning Valley of northeast Ohio become a healthy place to live, work and raise families: known for equity, innovation and collaboration with robust civic life, honest and visionary politics, and a dynamic and diversified economy with a good range of jobs and safe, attractive neighborhoods.

Southern Organizing Strategy
The Southern Organizing Strategy will radiate from a shared vision of building the base of community organizing in the rural South to effectively impact elections, public policy, and philanthropic support.

Contact Us

Ronald White
Building Utopia Consulting
825 Calle Mejia #1002
Santa Fe NM 87501

office 505-820-7973
cell 415-297-8193
email [email protected]

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