This 2009 study commissioned by the Council of Michigan Foundations is the first demographic study of Michigan foundation staff and trustees. Survey questions were based on those developed by the Foundation Center that were used in other regional studies on diversity in philanthropy.
This article written by Dr. Sherry Magill, President of Jessie Ball duPont Fund for the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy issue, describes her pursuit of larger more diverse board of directors.
This 2009 case study completed by Paul Bachleitner for the Diversity in Philanthropy Project focuses on best practices and opportunities in communications to expand diversity in philanthropy. The report considers the views of leaders of five prominent foundations in the United States.
This 2011 report by Patricia Bradshaw and Christopher Fredett from the Nonprofit Quarterly distinguishes between functional and social inclusion of diverse board members and offers that both are needed for transformative change.
This 2010 report by Leadership Learning Community offers practical methods and recommendations to help leadership programs prepare participants to bring a more race conscious lens to their work and empower people of color to better lead their communities.
