Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Population-Focused Funds: Positioning for the Future

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Released: 02/2014

This report identifies multiple pathways toward greater sustainability and impact for population-focused funds.

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Resource Type: Best Practices & Case Studies
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion


Diversity, Inclusion and Effective Philanthropy

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Released: 11/2012

Diversity, Inclusion & Effective Philanthropy provides a fresh perspective on how social diversity and inclusiveness can be used as practical considerations to achieve more impactful results in philanthropic giving.

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Resource Type: Best Practice
Audience: All Members, Family Foundation
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion


Where Do We Go From Here? Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys

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Released: 10/2012

Drawing on eight years of grants data and twenty years of history, this report describes important trends in foundation funding for black men and boys. It also describes innovative philanthropic efforts in the field. While disparities faced by black males remain staggering, new partnerships and initiatives based on an assets-based approach and institutional supports may be on the cusp of turning the tide.

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Resource Type: Report
Audience: Affinity Groups, All Members, Community Foundation, Corporate Giving, Family Foundation, Independent Foundation, Private Foundation, Public Foundation
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Social Justice
Funding Area: Arts and Culture, Education, Public/Society Benefit, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice


The Exit Interview: Perceptions on Why Black Foundation Professionals Leave Grantmaking

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Released: 05/2014

This study explores how to retain and support Black philanthropic professionals.

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Resource Type: Research, Data & Reports
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion


Catalytic Change: Lessons Learned from the Racial Justice Grantmaking Assessment

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Released: 05/2009

The purpose of this report is to share lessons learned from piloting a Racial Justice Grantmaking Assessment developed by the Applied Research Center (ARC) and the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE) with two different foundations — the Consumer Health Foundation, a private foundation in Washington, DC; and the Barr Foundation, a family foundation in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Members, Community Foundation, Corporate Giving, Family Foundation, Independent Foundation, Private Foundation, Public Foundation
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Social Justice


The Radical Transformation of Diversity and Inclusion: The Millennial Influence

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Released: 03/2015

This highly engaging 2015 report provides a compelling argument for “cognitive diversity” in the workplace and the need for a next generation definition of inclusion that addresses the needs of employees from the Millennial generation (1980 to 1995) who by 2025 will make up close to 75% of the workforce.

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Resource Type: Research
Audience: All Members
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, DEI Level 3: We Are There


How to Engage Millenials in Your Corporate Culture

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Released: 04/2015

This blog post reaffirms the findings of the “Radical Transformation” report included on this site and it provides links to several useful resources. Highly relevant for community, corporate, family and independent foundations.

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Audience: Community Foundation, Corporate Giving, Family Foundation, Independent Foundation, Executive Staff, Program Staff
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, DEI Level 1: Exploring


Only Skin Deep? Re-examining the Business Case for Diversity

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Released: 09/2011

A succinct and engaging report of research on the business case for diversity with compelling evidence and extensive research sources. Findings and “practical ideas for change” are fresh, compelling and highly relevant for foundations and nonprofits.

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Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Members
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, DEI Level 1: Exploring, DEI Level 2: Making Progress


First Step: The Link Between Collective Intelligence and Diversity

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Released: 04/2014

A two-page brief on the value of “collective intelligence” with suggested action steps.

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Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Members
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, DEI Level 2: Making Progress


Do Differences Make a Difference? The Effects of Diversity on Learning, Intergroup Outcomes, and Civic Engagement

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Released: 09/2014

This highly readable and practical paper provides thoughtful and thought provoking evidence about the benefits of diversity and inclusion in learning and civic engagement. We highly recommend it to any foundation funding in those two issue area and/or working in and with community.

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Resource Type: Research
Audience: All Members
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, DEI Level 3: We Are There


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