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Foundation Center and Open Society Foundation Launch BMAFunders.org

Philanthropy New York’s blog has a great post about the new portal BMAfunders.org by Foundation Center and Open Society Foundations. You can see the original post here. At BMAfunders.org, visitors can sign up for e-mail updates to learn about news and events related to black male achievement, as well as submit grants data, case studies, and philanthropic milestones.


A Call for Change

D5’s session at COF’s Annual Conference in Chicago, Engaging the Heart and Mind of Philanthropy, was a call for change. A change in how philanthropy thinks about risk.  A change in how philanthropy assumes change happens.  And a change in the rules that govern how philanthropy does its work. The opening COF panel of mayors […]


D5 showcased in “Philanthropy UK”

D5 goes global? Our fiscal sponsor, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), is a regular contributor to a quarterly, London-based e-zine called Philanthropy UK. Their summer issue was devoted to the topic of diversity in philanthropy, and RPA’s President & CEO Melissa A. Berman graciously showcased the work of D5 in their column, “Letter from America.” Please […]


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the 2012 Council on Foundations Conference

The upcoming 2012 Council on Foundations Conference on April 29 – May 1, 2012 in Los Angeles features several exciting opportunities to explore ideas and strategies for strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion in philanthropy. I am pleased to highlight those sessions, beginning with a session designed by the D5 Coalition, and I encourage you to […]


JAG and Affinity Group Events for April and May

The months of April and May will be busy for Joint Affinity Groups and each of its partners, filled with conferences and meetings aligned with D5 Coalition’s priorities of diversity, equity and inclusion. Please read on for more information about these exciting events and how you can be part of the conversation!