There are several important posts on the Markets for Good website that provide strong and compelling rationales for philanthropy’s efforts to collect, analyze and share robust data on the social sector’s work, impact and beneficiaries. Eric Henderson shares an update on the Reporting Commitment, a growing constellation of foundations who are committed to gathering and […]
Check out today’s Op-Ed in the Stanford Social Innovation Review by Jasmine McGinnis, Assistant Professor at George Washington University. It poses a timely question, as President Obama is about to address the most diverse Congress in history: Will a more diverse Congress lead to more effective policymaking? And, does increasing diversity in our philanthropic institutions […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
