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Diversity and Inclusion in the Foundation Boardroom: Voices of Diverse Trustees

This 2012 publication from the Council of Michigan Foundations presents the practical knowledge and experiences of diverse individuals who have served on Michigan foundation boards and provides a compelling context for foundations seeking to build diversity and create an inclusive culture in the boardroom.  


Cultures of Giving: Energizing and Expanding Philanthropy By and For Communities of Color

This 2012 report provides an overview of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Cultures of Giving grantmaking strategy to build the field of identity-based philanthropy through capacity building, network building, and donor engagement and offers lessons learned, including the importance of trust and transparency.  


Diversity, Inclusion and Effective Philanthropy

This 2012 guide is part of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ Philanthropy Roadmap Series and makes the case that adopting a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion in one’s philanthropy is a critical element of an effective giving strategy. These guides are meant for individual donor and small family foundations  


Women and Giving

This 2012 guide, by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, as part of the Philanthropy Roadmap Series, addresses specific considerations for women donors as they approach their philanthropy. This guide is for both established and emerging donors and is meant to help women delve further into the potential growth and fulfillment that can come from giving.    


2012 State of the Work: The Road to Greater Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Philanthropy

This 2012 report by the D5 Coalition, the second in a series, highlights the efforts of philanthropic leaders to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in philanthropy.