This 2008 publication is the second in a series of publications on diversity and inclusion by Rockefeller Philanthropic Advisors and the Council on Foundations. It features stories, successes and experiences of CEOs and trustees of some of the nation’s leading foundations and corporate grantmaking programs. Through sharing unique perspectives, struggles and strategies to overcome challenges, […]
This tool by Donors Forum of Chicago provides examples of diversity statements and policies from foundations and organizations.
This 2011 report by the D5 Coalition, the first report in an annual series, is designed to guide D5’s work and measure its progress over the next five years. It begins to illuminate where U.S. the philanthropic sector is on a number of fronts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including board and staff composition; […]
This 2007 report by the Council on Foundations highlights the work of community foundations that are at the forefront of building democratic, equitable, and inclusive communities in partnership with their residents, civic leaders, and institutions. It also offers practical examples of how these innovative community foundations have begun to use their reach, influence, and resources […]
This 2010 report by J. Bearman et al in the Journal of Philanthropy discusses the Diversity in Philanthropy Project (DPP), a three-year voluntary effort of foundation trustees, staff, and philanthropy support organization executives committed to increasing diversity and inclusive practice across philanthropy’s leadership, grantmaking, and investing. DPP yielded lessons applied to the development of a […]
