As many of us across the globe are becoming increasingly aware of the ever-present effects of climate change, here in the Northwest we are contending with this reality, in the form of wildfires (among other things). This is not new, but they are becoming more and more prevalent across our...
Every week, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) reports on numerous floods, fires and other climate-related disasters around the world. Not only are disasters increasing, but it is also clear that climate change is a major contributing...
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...