DEI Level 2: Making Progress

Diversity and Inclusion in Michigan Philanthropy: Voices of Arab American Donors

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Released: 09/2012

This report is the third in a series of reports as part of the Council of Michigan Foundations' Transforming Michigan Philanthropy Through Diversity & Inclusion (TMP) Initiative and focuses on the organizational needs and aspirations of Arab American leaders and donors practicing philanthropy in Michigan.

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Resource Type: CMF Publication, Report
Audience: All Members
Topic: Facts, Figures, Trends, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, DEI Level 2: Making Progress


Michigan Organized Philanthropy Demographic Survey, 2009

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Released: 05/2009

This 2009 report provides results of the first demographic survey of Michigan foundations staff and trustees and community foundation youth advisory committee members and advisors.

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


Review of Michigan Foundations' Organizational Policies for Diversity & Inclusive Practice

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Released: 06/2009

In 2009, the Community Research Institute (CRI) at the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University, on behalf of CMF, undertook an analysis of organizational policies of 11 foundations.

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Resource Type: CMF Publication, Report
Audience: All Members, Board/Trustees, Executive Staff
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, DEI Level 2: Making Progress, Policies


The Power of Learning: How Learning Communities Amplify the Work of Nonprofits and Grantmakers: CMF Peer Action Learning Network Case Study

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Released: 11/2012

This case study of the Peer Action Learning Network (PALN) is part of a report from New York University's Wagner Research Center for Leadership in Action. It explores the power of learning communities to build connections and knowledge to increase organizations’ community impact.

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Resource Type: Case Study, About CMF, Report
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, DEI Level 2: Making Progress, Peer Networks


Diversity in Action

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Released: 01/2011

Diversity and inclusion are critically important for the sustainability of your organization and the nonprofit sector, but enacting them isn't easy. That's why BoardSource created the Diversity in Action toolkit.

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Resource Type: External Link
Audience: Board/Trustees
Topic: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, DEI Level 1: Exploring, DEI Level 2: Making Progress


Foundations Facilitate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Partnering with Community and Nonprofits

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Released: 01/2014

An excellent report of findings from a study of “systemic factors in the philanthropic sector that facilitate diversity, equity and inclusion in grantmaking and nonprofit practice.” The report draws on the experiences and practices of nine “exemplar study foundations” including The Kalamazoo Community Foundation and The Skillman Foundation and provides a set of tips for taking action.

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Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Members
Topic: DEI Level 2: Making Progress


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


Diversity & Inclusion: Rockefeller Foundation 2012 Report

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Released: 01/2012

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