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Race Matters

This 2006 toolkit, developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is a series of publications designed to help decision-makers, advocates, and elected officials reviewing existing and proposed policies, programs, and practices to determine if they are likely to close the gap around specific racial disparities in the U.S.


Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens

In this 2007 guide byGrantCraft, in partnership with the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity, grantmakers explain why a focus on racial equity gives them a powerful “lens” for understanding and advancing their work. Through firsthand experiences, the guide offers advice on promoting and deepening foundations’ commitment to racial equity, both internally and in the programs […]


Glasspockets.org

Glasspockets.org is a web site created by the Foundation Center focused on transparency in philanthropy. The website serves to inspire private foundations to achieve greater openness in their communications and practices.


Foundation Diversity: Policies and Practices Toolkit

This 2009 toolkit was created by The California Endowment following the foundation’s internal assessment of its diversity policies and practices. Social Policy Research Associates (SPR) conducted a national scan that included interviews with foundation leaders and reviews of  foundations’ online materials. The results were so innovative and profound that the Endowment believed other funders might […]


Diversity & Inclusivity in Philanthropy

The Minnesota Council on Foundations website has diversity resources, research and tools spanning over a decade of work. Some created by MCF and others from trusted sources, this collection of resources addresses diversity in staffing, funding, purchasing, and community activities.  The site serves to help organizations overcome barriers to becoming more inclusive grantmakers.