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Diversity In Philanthropy: A Comprehensive Bibliography of Resources Related to Diversity Within the Philanthropic and Nonprofit Sectors

This 2008 publication by the Foundation Center provides a bibliography on diversity in philanthropy documents and attempts to capture the range of substantial literature on this topic. Entries cover the traditions of giving among different racial groups as well as the practices of foundations and nonprofits, theoretical issues and practical how-to guides. Some of the […]


State of the Work: Mapping the Landscape and D5’s Path Forward on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Philanthropy

This 2011 report by the D5 Coalition, the first report in an annual series, is designed to guide D5’s work and measure its progress over the next five years. It begins to illuminate where U.S. the philanthropic sector is on a number of fronts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including board and staff composition; […]


Community Foundations Take the Lead: Promising Approaches to Building Inclusive and Equitable Communities

 This 2007 report by the Council on Foundations highlights the work of community foundations that are at the forefront of building democratic, equitable, and inclusive communities in partnership with their residents, civic leaders, and institutions. It also offers practical examples of how these innovative community foundations have begun to use their reach, influence, and resources […]


Increasing Impact, Enhancing Value: A Practitioner’s Guide to Leading Corporate Philanthropy

This 2012 guide by the Council on Foundations seeks to engage the corporate philanthropy community in discussion to assess the purpose and value of corporate foundation and giving programs. These discussions will allow programs to continue to increase their impact and enhance value to the companies they represent.


Better Together: Research Findings on the Relationship between Racial Justice Organizations and LGBT Communities

This 2010 report by the Applied Research Center, in partnership with the Arcus Foundation, is a result of surveys and interviews with more than 80 organizations and 30 key leaders. It is based on the premise that significant numbers of LGBT people are of color and it focuses on current engagement efforts, perceived barriers, potential […]