The Take 5 Campaign

Take 5 is a movement to Take Action. The goal is ambitious, but achievable: 500 actions by 2015.

The Take 5 Campaign mobilizes champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion to build support for the movement among their peers. By 2015, 100 champions will pledge to take 5 actions to help advance DEI in the field of philanthropy – with a particular focus on asking their fellow foundation leaders to take action – thereby expanding the movement of foundations committed to advancing DEI.

Who can be a champion?

Anybody willing to “Take 5” can be a champion. Take 5 champions care deeply about the cause of advancing DEI. They are willing to take action but may not be sure how to most effectively advance a field-wide agenda.
The Take 5 Campaign is engaging 100 champions – or more! – who are mobilizing to take clear action steps: 1) convince other foundation leaders to take action or 2) take action themselves.

What actions can I take to advance DEI?

Because each champion is in a different place with respect to advancing DEI, a variety of actions count towards achieving the Take 5 Campaign’s goal. Please take a look at the pledge page to see suggested ideas for how to take action.

How will D5 help me?

D5 can provide champions with tools and support—and ensure that they are on track to achieving their goals.

Visit the Take 5 tools page for recommended resources to use at every step in the process.
Contact D5 with questions about how to get started and maintain momentum.

How do I start?

Take D5’s Self-Assessment for Foundation Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It can help you identify areas of work that your foundation is already engaged in and opportunities for growth.
Discover tools and resources that can help you at D5’s Take 5 Tools page.
Visit the pledge page to see a list of possible actions you can take and commit to take action!
Contact us. We can help you think about how you can advance DEI in your institution – or more broadly in the field.

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