This 2008 research report by the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) and Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) highlights examples of the effective use of strategic communications by Black- and Latino-serving nonprofits to advance their work and improve opportunities in communities of color. The report includes recommendations for how foundations can intergrate support for strategic communications […]
Communications Training In May, more than 40 Philadelphia-area foundation staff participated in a communications workshop offered by D5 and Hattaway Communications. Participants learned the importance of being clear on audience (e.g., Fatigued Fighters and Heartfelt Pragmatists), and how to craft a message that effectively conveys the importance of advancing DEI in philanthropy. Conference Sessions In […]
What’s New in DEI: Explore the new resources at Racial Equity Tools. Commissioned by the state’s philanthropies, Minnesota’s Tomorrow: Equity Is the Superior Growth Model makes clear that realizing the potential of Minnesota’s growing diversity requires adopting an equity strategy that would grow new jobs and businesses while bolstering long-term competitiveness. The Center for American Progress (CAP) launched […]
The first of three research reports commissioned by D5 has just come online: “Vision and Voice: The Role of Leadership and Dialogue in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” Produced by Philanthropy Northwest, in partnership with the Seattle University Nonprofit Leadership Program, the report is an analysis of a peer-learning group of 10 foundation CEOs in […]
In this 2014 report, Philanthropy Northwest, in partnership with the Seattle University Nonprofit Leadership Program, explored the role of leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy. The participatory research project engaged high-level executives in a peer learning network, and studied additional foundations to identify the practices, barriers, and organizational cultures that support diversity, […]
