There is an increasing recognition and understanding of the deep-seated structural inequities upon which the philanthropic sector and many other systems were built. Donors are moving away from the idea of racial equity and social justice as funding areas, and instead conceptualizing equity as a...
Building cultures and practices that address racial equity can be one of the most complex and challenging experiences of a leader’s career. When there’s no map to follow, no magical checklists that tell you you’re doing it right – peer cohorts offer a critical space for self-reflection, testing ideas and sustaining commitment. This report captures our observations across nine years of peer cohort facilitation for executive leaders, providing insight into common leadership dilemmas on race, inclusion and power in philanthropy, why peer support is so effective and how it helps leaders move their organizations to action.
This blog is part two of our series on participatory grantmaking. If you missed part one, ...
National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) is hosting a Trustee Education Institute seminar, which will provide a comprehensive overview of the important legal, investment, ethical, grantmaking and family dynamics issues facing family foundation board members and CEOs. Featuring the...
2021 marks 20 years since 9/11. While we all mourn the loss and pain of that day, we know that the direct impact of violence, harassment and discrimination against Black, African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian (BAMEMSA) communities has been profound. The criminalization and...
Join Philanthropy Northwest and the Regional Community Foundation Network for a conversation about how community foundations...
Join Hopa Mountain and Seventh Generation Fund for a discussion on how funders can better support emergency response efforts and disaster preparedness in Indian Country. After a summer of fires and drought on top of...