JustFund was launched in 2017, with a new take on philanthropic grantmaking: fueling the movement for social and racial equity, rather than reinforcing a broken system that’s inequitable, slow, and complicated. As the only nonprofit grantmaking platform developed by funders and organizers of color, JustFund challenges existing systems that prevent grantmakers from moving dollars to those leading social change. In early 2021, JustFund was ready to start a movement to upend traditional philanthropy and push for a “reset” across the field. This messaging is featured on an updated website and social media channels, a new funder pitch deck and infographics, and a newsletter series. Key messages are also shared in the context of thought leadership via blogs, videos, and speaking opportunities.

Mission Partners then supported JustFund in the launch of their $100 Million Moved campaign to announce a major funding milestone that amplified the work of over 4,000 organizations in traditionally underfunded communities. The official announcement and #ResetPhilanthropy campaign garnered over 410,000 impressions across digital and social platforms. Mission Partners also helped JustFund achieve a newsletter open rate that’s 15% above the nonprofit industry average. JustFund is positioned to continue moving millions in the years ahead—both to grow their organizational impact and help remove barriers to equitable grantmaking.

For JustFund’s five-year anniversary we developed an Impact Report and mailing detailing how JustFund has helped reimagine the grantmaking process. 

Kristine Neil

Fractional Web Partner

I'm Kristine Neil - a communications strategist who has spent 20+ years designing websites, first running a full-scale design and marketing agency, and now leading my own studio. I've been the creative director managing the work, the coder quietly fixing what others couldn't, and the strategist in the room asking why before how. Somewhere between the MBA and the other degrees, I decided web design was just one tool in a much bigger toolbox - the real work is figuring out what you're trying to say, who needs to hear it, and what's getting in the way. A website is just where all of that comes to life.

I mostly build on Squarespace, and after years deep in the platform I know how far it can go and when to push past its limits. These days, I'm especially drawn to working as a fractional partner - getting to know an organization over time and helping with whatever moves them forward, whether that's a full redesign, an ongoing hand with content and strategy, or just being the person who knows their site best. I write here about AI, UX, eCommerce, web strategy, and making the complex feel a little more human.

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