The Kinship Earth Flow Fund's origins trace back to Susan Davis Moora, known as the "Godmother of Social Investing." 

Over four decades ago, Susan conceived the KINS Innovation Networks and the KINS Method. KINS stands for Key Influencer Network Strategy, which Susan developed to cultivate self-organized, collaborative, and action-oriented networks of leaders who were driven to make a difference. With this model, she united industry leaders who, together, pooled their knowledge and resources to forward movements and social impact initiatives, including sustainable land use, toxic waste site cleanup, growing food organically, social investing, corporate social responsibility, the economic empowerment of women, micro-enterprise, and the adoption of solar energy. 

These networks blossomed, showcasing the impact of generosity and conscious collaboration.

In the late 1980s, Susan's journey intersected with Stephen Gomes, Ph.D., who, inspired by her ethos, chose to transition from corporate endeavors to dedicating his energies to planetary regeneration and the ethos of generosity that Susan lived by.

Years later in 2021 when thinking back on the enduring value of Susan's work, Stephen proposed to Susan the idea of revitalizing the KINS Innovation Networks, and using her KINS methodology to foster collaboration amongst alumni around identifying solutions to the challenges the world faces today. 

Wholeheartedly embracing this vision, Susan, her husband Walter Moora, and Stephen, breathed life into Kinship Earth with a mission to cultivate a world where generosity, interconnectedness, and reverence for nature guide our actions towards a more regenerative and equitable future for all.

Lauren Archer joined the team as Executive Director and she brought together the network’s alumni - spotlighting their impactful work as a part of a resource center of educational videos and events.

In early 2024, after reconnecting with alumni, featuring their work, and exploring the many pathways to forwarding Kinship Earth’s mission, the leadership team and board decided to embrace “Flow Funding” as its new direction and philanthropic approach. 

In October 2024, Kinship Earth Flow Fund deployed its first round of Flow Funding grants, empowering grassroots change-makers across the globe by providing them with resources to give away within their communities to make a positive impact. To foster shared learning and mutual support, the organization established its inaugural Flow Funder Community of Practice. At the conclusion of their one-year term, these Flow Funders will be invited to contribute to the selection process for the next cohort, ensuring continuity and growth of this impactful initiative. You can learn more below.

Syd Harvey Griffith was onboarded in January of 2024 as the new Executive Director, with Lauren offering support as a communications consultant. Syd is applying her experience and passion for community organizing, education, and fundraising for social justice and environmental initiatives towards honoring Susan Davis Moora and Marion Rockefeller Weber legacies, and furthering their initiatives and approaches to giving.