This 2008 report by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is the first of three publications on diversity in philanthropy. This report provides information on how the field’s approach to diversity has evolved and the major strategies and programs that have been piloted. The purpose of this report is to offer background on the historical and current state […]
This 2011 report, written by Gary J. Gates at The Williams Institute at UCLA, draws on national and state population surveys in an effort to determine the size of the LGBT population. It underscores the challenges associated with collecting accurate information and the importance of this data for public policy and research relative to the […]
This 2009 brief written by Christian González-Rivera of the Greenlining Institute presents figures on the staff and board diversity of the 46 largest foundations. This report highlights the need for foundations to become more aware of the opportunities presented by our increasingly diverse nation and to incorporate the values of diversity into all levels of […]
This 2009 publication by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors with Council on Foundations and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, is the third monograph in a series. In this monograph, Foundation CEOs and Trustees discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion within the field of philanthropy and strategies they are using to advance social change and […]
This 2010 report is the second in a series of Pathways reports written by the Council on Foundations as part of its efforts to establish diversity and inclusive practices as part of the structure of philanthropy. This report features highlights from a convening of more than 50 foundation leaders held in October 2009 which explored […]
