The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex

A groundbreaking collection of essays that redefines what activism means in the 21st century, The Revolution Will Not Be Funded exposes how the non-profit system—often seen as a vehicle for social change—can also limit the radical potential of grassroots movements.

Written by activists, scholars, and organizers from across the globe, this anthology examines how reliance on foundation funding and corporate philanthropy shapes the priorities, language, and reach of social justice work. Through powerful critique and visionary alternatives, contributors challenge readers to imagine organizing that is autonomous, community-driven, and uncompromised by institutional control.

Unflinching, urgent, and deeply empowering, The Revolution Will Not Be Funded is essential reading for anyone committed to dismantling systemic oppression and building true collective liberation.

Perfect for readers drawn to social justice theory, abolitionist movements, community organizing, and decolonial activism.