This 2009 report summarizes discussions that took place at the Diversity Metrics Forum, a meeting convened by the Foundation Center. The Forum brought together 47 foundation leaders, researchers, and representatives of philanthropic organizations to discuss strategies for systematically collecting data on diversity in philanthropy.
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 […]
This 2012 publication by Funders for LGBTQ Issues provides a historical overview of United States-based foundation funding. It provides review and analysis of grantmaking for LGBTQ issues from 1970 to 2010 and captures some of the highlights of grantmakers who have helped shape the first 40 years of LGBTQ grantmaking.
This tool by Donors Forum of Chicago provides examples of diversity statements and policies from foundations and organizations.
This 2011 case study is the fifth in a series of Diversity in Philanthropy Project (DPP) case studies that explore opportunities to achieve greater diversity and effectiveness in philanthropic governance and grantmaking. This study provides a useful research tool for funders embarking on the practice of evaluation with a diversity lens (EDL). EDL is an […]
