This 2014 report by Independent Sector examines the challenge of racial diversity in the nonprofit sector and offers proposed strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion. The study was a collaborative project conducted by the 2013 American Express NGen Fellows.
Low levels of diversity in the senior ranks of foundations have proven to be a stubborn challenge for the field of philanthropy. A newly-released report by Forward Change takes an important step toward a deeper understanding of the career pathways of professionals of color in philanthropy—how they enter foundations, how they advance across their careers, […]
In this webinar, Sindhu Knotz of Philanthropy Northwest discusses her organization’s forthcoming report on the role of foundation leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Susan Anderson, President and CEO of The CIRI Foundation, and Kris Hermanns, Executive Director of Pride Foundation, share their experiences from participating in the project, providing first-person perspective. You can […]
Supporting diverse emerging leaders is one way to Take Action to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy. By helping to build the pipeline of strong diverse leaders, you help to expand the pool of future foundation CEOs and trustees that reflect demographic trends. The Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) is one of several […]
BoardSource is hosting two webinars this month on Diversity and Inclusion. Both webinars highlight the importance of the board’s role in advancing DEI and offer concrete ways to take action. Webinar 101: Spotlight on Diversity and Inclusion (2014-04) Date: April 22, 2014 Event start time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time Change in the diversity and inclusion agenda […]
