This 2009 paper written by the Council of Michigan Foundations in collaboration with the Diversity in Philanthropy Project, synthesizes themes and highlights examples and lessons from the Knowledge Symposium on Diversity and Inclusion in Philanthropy: The Michigan Experience held on March 2‐4, 2009 in Detroit, and pre‐symposium interviews with approximately 20 Michigan foundations and 17 […]
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.
The Council on Foundations website provides resources regarding diversity and inclusion within philanthropic and nonprofit organizations. COF has made a commitment to promote diversity and inclusion within the organization and to encourage other organizations to incorporate similar policies and practices.
This 2007 strategic plan by the Akonadi Foundation establishes seven goals to address structural racism and to advance racial justice.
This 2010 report by the Community Research Institute, Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University in collaboration with the Council of Michigan Foundations and the Diversity in Philanthropy Project undertook an analysis of organizational policies of 11 foundations. The purpose of this examination was to look at policies and practices of foundations and […]
