Our name, Emergent Suns, is inspired by the words of science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler. Butler’s words introduce the notion of entirely new perspectives, contexts, and frameworks within which old ideas can be explored anew. They invite us to inhabit a space of possibilities to reimagine and remake our worlds.

Emergent Suns is a transformative space for individual donors and funding organizations committed to social impact. We generate new thinking and create innovative strategies to inspire bold actions and accelerate the transition towards more just systems.

We are committed to challenging business-as-usual and pushing the boundaries of what philanthropy can achieve.

The challenges we face are complex and multifaceted. There are no single-point solutions or holy grails; we need to employ diverse strategies at different levels to effectively address these issues. By embracing a plurality of approaches and perspectives, we can create a more holistic and impactful response to the pressing social, economic, and ecological crises of our time.

While philanthropic funding may be limited compared to government resources, its true potential lies in ambition, experimentation, and innovation. By leveraging philanthropy’s unique vantage points, we aspire to drive deep, meaningful change.

Join us in our mission to turn funding drops in the bucket into waves of transformation.