Topic: Diversity and inclusion - Page 3

Trends 2020: Community Interaction & Communication

Posted on November 19, 2020

This excerpt from NCFP’s Trends 2020 study shares data and analysis regarding various US family foundation giving trends, including external communications, communications tools, outside perspectives, and much more. Increasingly, family foundations are finding new ways to communicate and engage with the communities they support. Many families are also considering the benefits of being more transparent with their philanthropy, but others feel that… Read More

From Talk to Action: Embedding Equity and Inclusion in Governance

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Arabella Advisors

This resource from Arabella Advisors shares useful lessons and considerations that may help as stakeholders across the social sector work to craft equitable and inclusive governance structures. … Read More

2020 Trustee Education Institute

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Christopher Fletcher, Jennifer Davis, Robin Snidow, Kathleen Simpson, Laura Collins, Paul Liu, Greg Ratliff, Tamara Larsen, Dana Lanza, Shaady Salehi

Attendees, please visit the event website for the most up-to-date agenda and Zoom links. The website passcode was emailed to all registrants. NCFP’s Trustee Education Institute provides a comprehensive introduction to important legal, investment, ethical, grantmaking, and family dynamics issues facing family foundation board members. Featuring a faculty made up of donors, board members, and highly respected philanthropy experts, this… Read More

Bridging the Power Divide: How Family Funders Share and Shift Power

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Elaine Gast Fawcett

As a family funder, how can you acknowledge and responsibly navigate the power of your position? How does the power and privilege you hold affect those you interact with and support? How can you use your power for good—to make lasting impact? … Read More

Changing Nature of Family Boards: Three Mini-Case Studies

Posted on August 16, 2019 by GMA Foundations, Mary Phillips

While they may be cut from the same genetic cloth, family members frequently have different political viewpoints, lifestyles, and priorities. The changing nature of your family may be creating challenges to harmonious and effective governance… Read More

Vision and Strategies for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Three-Year Plan in Service to Oregon (2016-2018)

Posted on June 21, 2019 by The Collins Foundation

The Collins Foundation commits to employing an equity lens in both our internal structures and how we engage externally with Oregon’s diverse communities as a funder and partner. Employing an equity lens means we welcome and encourage diversity, practice and promote inclusion, and pay attention to how we conduct our business both inside our walls and out in the community… Read More

Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network Topical Call: Working with Diverse Donors and Families (May 2019)

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Ted Vander Roest, Sharmila Rao Thakkar, Katie Scott

Kelly Brown, Director of the D5 Coalition, Sharmila Rao Thakkar, expert family philanthropy consultant, and Ted Vander Roest, Executive Director of the Springfield Foundation to share their experiences supporting diverse donors… Read More

Equity Statement (Bush Foundation)

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Bush Foundation

Equity is central to the Bush Foundation’s purpose: to inspire and support creative problem solving, within and across sectors, to make our region better for everyone. … Read More

Social Justice at the Surdna Foundation

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Surdna Foundation

The Surdna Foundation’s commitment to social justice requires that they look holistically at the scope of challenges communities face. This guide provide an overview of their work in this area… Read More

The Case for Funding Black-led Social Change

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Nat Chioke Williams, Susan Taylor Batten

The country has long resisted grappling with its history of slavery and legacy of anti-Black racism, and with the impact they’ve had on the Black community. Today, the nation has an important opportunity to address this legacy. Philanthropy can play a pivotal role by reversing its under-investment in Black-led social change… Read More

Trends 2020: Community Interaction & Communication

Diversity and inclusion

Trends 2020: Community Interaction & Communication

Posted on November 19, 2020

From Talk to Action: Embedding Equity and Inclusion in Governance

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Arabella Advisors

2020 Trustee Education Institute

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Christopher Fletcher, Jennifer Davis, Robin Snidow, Kathleen Simpson, Laura Collins, Paul Liu, Greg Ratliff, Tamara Larsen, Dana Lanza, Shaady Salehi

Bridging the Power Divide: How Family Funders Share and Shift Power

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Elaine Gast Fawcett

Changing Nature of Family Boards: Three Mini-Case Studies

Posted on August 16, 2019 by GMA Foundations, Mary Phillips

Vision and Strategies for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Three-Year Plan in Service to Oregon (2016-2018)

Posted on June 21, 2019 by The Collins Foundation

Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network Topical Call: Working with Diverse Donors and Families (May 2019)

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Ted Vander Roest, Sharmila Rao Thakkar, Katie Scott

Equity Statement (Bush Foundation)

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Bush Foundation

Social Justice at the Surdna Foundation

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Surdna Foundation

The Case for Funding Black-led Social Change

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Nat Chioke Williams, Susan Taylor Batten

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