This tool by Donors Forum of Chicago provides examples of diversity statements and policies from foundations and organizations.
This 2009 study commissioned by the Council of Michigan Foundations is the first demographic study of Michigan foundation staff and trustees. Survey questions were based on those developed by the Foundation Center that were used in other regional studies on diversity in philanthropy.
This 2011 report by Patricia Bradshaw and Christopher Fredett from the Nonprofit Quarterly distinguishes between functional and social inclusion of diverse board members and offers that both are needed for transformative change.
This second Future Matters report from 2008 focuses on the many ways that immigrants and their communities, in the U.S. and their nations of origin, interact with community foundations. It also looks at the practices and meanings of philanthropy within immigrant communities, which varies by culture, generation, and expectations of the individuals and families. As varied […]
This 2010 report by the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity presents a collection of perspectives and recommendations for evaluating progress in racial justice work, particularly work that is guided by a structural racism analysis. The hope is to collectively define the goals, adapt or refine existing tools or develop appropriate new ones as needed.
