Low levels of diversity in the senior ranks of foundations have proven to be a stubborn challenge for the field of philanthropy. A newly-released report by Forward Change takes an important step toward a deeper understanding of the career pathways of professionals of color in philanthropy—how they enter foundations, how they advance across their careers, […]
Resource HighlightsWhat’s New in DEI: Explore the new resources at Racial Equity Tools. Commissioned by the state’s philanthropies, Minnesota’s Tomorrow: Equity Is the Superior Growth Model makes clear that realizing the potential of Minnesota’s growing diversity requires adopting an equity strategy that would grow new jobs and businesses while bolstering long-term competitiveness. The Center for American Progress (CAP) launched […]
The first of three research reports commissioned by D5 has just come online: “Vision and Voice: The Role of Leadership and Dialogue in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” Produced by Philanthropy Northwest, in partnership with the Seattle University Nonprofit Leadership Program, the report is an analysis of a peer-learning group of 10 foundation CEOs in […]
In this webinar, Sindhu Knotz of Philanthropy Northwest discusses her organization’s forthcoming report on the role of foundation leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Susan Anderson, President and CEO of The CIRI Foundation, and Kris Hermanns, Executive Director of Pride Foundation, share their experiences from participating in the project, providing first-person perspective. You can […]
Resource HighlightsWhat’s New in DEI: “For Generations to Come: Chinese American Philanthropy in the Bay Area” : Silicon Valley Community Foundation and the Chinese American Community Foundation look at the giving trends of Chinese American philanthropists in the San Francisco Bay Area. The report provides demographic data, historically significant events, and trends that shape the giving choices of […]
