This 2010 blogpost written by Rosetta Thurman discusses the Florida law “that prohibits government officials from requiring that foundations disclose the race, religion, gender, income level, sexual orientation, or certain other characteristics of their employees and board members, as well as those of their grant recipients” and the effect of this law on those encouraging […]
This 2009 report is the second study by the Foundation Center commissioned by Northern California Grantmakers, Southern California Grantmakers, and San Diego Grantmakers to provide an overview of diversity in philanthropy in California. The findings from this study suggest that the surveyed foundations have taken some important steps but more work is needed to address […]
This 2009 report by the Foundation Center provides an assessment of the diversity of the foundations and nonprofits in the New York City area. There are two studies, the first surveyed members of Philanthropy New York to gather data on staff and board diversity and on foundation practices related to diversity in grantmaking. The second […]
This 2009 report by The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) developed criteria for grantmakers to use to maximize their impact and best serve nonprofits, vulnerable communities, and the common good. The criteria were developed utilizing research, literature reviews, data analysis and robust debates among approximately 50 people over 15 months.
This 2010 guide written by the Council on Foundations is designed to help foundations consider policies and practices that are more diverse and inclusive that will make their work more effective and more reflective of communities served. By highlighting 10 ways community foundations can approach diversity, this guide seeks to spark ideas and launch further […]
