Bridging the Economic Divide Death Penalty Mobilization Fund Native Communities Program Rapid Response Initiative Democracy Fund Tides initiatives are designed to bring together donor and staff resources on particular issue areas in need of critical attention. In other words, Tides Initiatives are strategic funding collaboratives on high-impact progressive endeavors.
Tides is well-known for being responsive and reliable when it comes to working with donor concerns.
We have also become a philanthropic leader in issue areas where we have long-term commitments and experience, targeting strategic progressive funding opportunities. Defined and driven by donor participation, Tides Initiatives build bridges between donors and activists and create vital links between donors looking to increase the effectiveness of their charitable giving. With committed donors and staff, well-crafted structures and implementation plans, Tides Initiatives will provide the building blocks for a stronger and more effective progressive philanthropic community. Specifically, Bridging the Economic Divide supports grassroots organizing around Living Wage laws. These laws restore dignity and lift working people from poverty in the short term, and build effective, sustainable economic justice coalitions in the long term.