Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
This report describing the Rockefeller Foundation’s rationale, theory of change, data and plans for increasing diversity and strengthening inclusion provides a helpful model for other foundations ready to move from exploring to taking action.
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The report, “The State of Diversity in Environmental Organizations: Mainstream NGOs, Foundations & Government Agencies,” is the most comprehensive report on diversity in the environmental movement. It surveyed 191 environmental non-profits, 74 government environmental agencies, and 28 leading environmental grant making foundations to investigate their gender and racial diversity composition, the majority of which state diversification as a “value.” The study included confidential interviews of 21 environmental leaders from diverse backgrounds and experience.
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In early 2015 Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, and FSG came together to explore grantmakers' role in bringing an equity lens to collaborative efforts. This environmental scan informs considerations of a potential community of practice.
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Equity Advancing Equity, provides a comprehensive look at how community foundations are using the tool of mission investing to further their impact.
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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, in partnership with the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), conducted first comprehensive survey to assess the ethnic and gender diversity of the staffs of art museums across the United States. Undertaken to replace anecdotal evidence with hard data, the survey provides the museum field with the first statistical baseline against which progress can be measured.
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This report analyzes the scope and character of foundation funding for trans issues, devoting separate sections to funding in the U.S. and globally.
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LGBTQ communities face stark health disparities ranging from high rates of HIV/AIDS and cancer to disproportionate levels of substance use and mental health challenges. This report assesses the scale and character of foundation funding addressing the health and well-being of LGBTQ communities.
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This report examines the FRIDA participatory grantmaking model for women’s philanthropy.
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To help foundation leaders and their boards begin essential conversations about the power of differences and determine the extent to which their board’s composition and operational practices embrace and empower differing voices, the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) developed this discussion guide and self-assessment.
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This report highlights the business case for racial equity, stressing the importance of racial equity as both an imperative for social justice and a strategy for economic growth.