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...
This article was originally published by The Bridgespan Group on December 14, 2021; Philanthropy Northwest has cross-posted an excerpt here with their permission. See the original piece and the full report here . Philanthropic partnerships are having their day in the sun. Their impact could be even...
David Biemesderfer, Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers | In January, I took on a new role as president and CEO of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers . The Forum is the largest network serving philanthropy in America, consisting of 33 regional philanthropy-serving...
Our pledge to place communities “at the center,” and our commitment to equity resonates deeply with me. At Philanthropy Northwest, I’ve felt at home from the start because this organization leads with a values-driven agenda . During my first year as CEO, I immersed myself in the rich and diverse...
Counting every person. Every 10 years in the United States, a national census takes place. A robust and accurate census is critical to our democracy. The results inform the distribution of vital government resources and political representation in our communities for years to come. The...
What happens when you reach an impasse in dialogues? Sometimes words are an "aide-de-camp" to sustain attention to what’s hard to talk about with others. Read about the use of images, metaphors, stories and poems in philanthropy.