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For Impact’s Sake: The Need for Transparency on Diversity & Equity in Philanthropy

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Check out Kelly’s recent blog post on Transparency Talk about the benefits of foundation transparency on diversity and equity data. Philanthropy exists for the common good, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion helps us live up to that value. In particular, thinking about equity in our grantmaking helps ensure that we are having the greatest […]


D5 and Disability

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Below, Lynne O’Hara, Executive Director of the Special Hope Foundation, shares her recent experience speaking on a D5 panel at Northern California Grantmakers’ Diversity in Philanthropy Series and shares insight on the intersection of disability and philanthropy. I recently had the opportunity to speak on a panel at Northern California Grantmakers’ Diversity in Philanthropy Series, […]


Acknowledging the Challenge of Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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D5 Coalition Director Kelly Brown was asked by Philanthropy Northwest to comment on their most recent report, Journey Into Indian Country, and the areas she thought were most compelling. You can read the report here and read Kelly’s reaction below. Acknowledging the Challenge of Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion via Philanthropy Northwest Blog At D5, we’re […]


State of the Work 2012: “Convening for Change”

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Here, Maria Mottola from the New York Foundation, discusses philanthropy’s role in helping people to better understand the challenges facing a specific group of Americans and the importance of firsthand experience in creating mutual understanding.       – Kelly Philanthropy NY: Convening for Change When a Sufi Muslim group announced plans to construct an Islamic […]


State of the Work 2012: “Grantmaking to Communities of Color in Oregon”

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Here’s another success story from the State of the Work 2012. Joyce White from Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington discusses their partnership with the Foundation Center to understand how their members were responding diversity in the region. –Kelly GRANTMAKERS of Oregon and Southwest Washington The last several years have witnessed a noticeable shift in […]