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Fertile Ground Institute is a non-profit working for ecological and social justice. We provide education to develop smart, effective leadership and organize events that bring together seemingly disparate movements. We also support groups with similar goals by providing fiscal sponsorship and consultation.
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We provide fiscal sponsorship for small grassroots community and activists groups that would qualify for federal 501(c)3 status, but either don't want to pursue official status or cannot do so at this time. Being fiscally sponsored gives you the benefits of being a non-profit, including the ability to apply for grants and receive tax-deductible donations. If your organization is a good fit, we charge a very small percentage of your donations for administrative costs (much lower than standard for this arrangement). Contact us if you're interested in working together!
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Your support is essential to our continued functioning as an organization. We receive no government or corporate funding, and are 100% volunteer-run. Donations are tax deductible.

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Fertile Ground is actively seeking volunteers, interns, and others willing to donate their time to supporting our mission. Tasks that require volunteers include media outreach, organizing, grant writing, and more. To get involved or inquire, please contact us. Thank you!
We Believe
1. That the rights of life trump the perceived rights of commerce.

2. That industrial civilization is undermining every living system on Earth.

3. That the dominant culture is sustained through organized violence, racism, and exploitation of women.

4. That most injustices are systematic and deliberate.

5. That technological innovation will not prevent the further degradation of our planet.

6. That abusive systems must be confronted and dismantled.

7. That our movements have been largely defensive and must adopt more effective strategies.
Indigenous and Women of Color Rise
Earth at Risk 2014: The Justice and Sustainability Conference
 Big announcement: we have made the videos from the last Earth at Risk conference available online FOR FREE. This gathering brought together a group of people who we think include some of most brilliant activists in the world. Learn from them, and take those lessons into action.

Please share widely! (LINK)

We are a small non-profit with a very limited budget and could use your support, so please donate if you can afford to support us.