Want Equity? Then It’s Time to Break the Rules!
Over the past few months David Greco conducted a series of
workshops with grantmakers, as well as interviewed nonprofit
leaders working with marganized communities In detail, this article discusses the outcomes of the conversations taken place, reaffirmed the importance of changing both grantmaker and nonprofit practices that ultimately don’t support shared equity goals and priorities.
Author(s) : David Greco
Investing In A Diverse Democracy: Foundation Giving to Minority-Led Nonprofits
From the authors: The purpose of this study is to measure the role foundations are playing in empowering minority communities to contribute to the nation’s cutting- edge public policy dialogue.
Author(s) : The Greenlining Institute
Overcoming the Racial Bias in Philanthropic Funding
This article discusses the perpetuating racial bias in philanthropy, reinforcing social issues they are trying to overcome.
Author(s) : Cheryl Dorsey, Peter Kim, Cora Daniels, Lyell Sakaue and Britt Savage
What Does Candid’s Grants Data Say About Funding for Racial Equity in the United States?
From authors: Based on data Candid is tracking and sharing on our Funding for racial equity page, we’ve identified $4.2 billion in racial equity funding awarded or pledged by institutional funders and other large donors so far in 2020.
Author(s) : Anna Koob
Closing the Gap: Insights from the Field to Close the $2.7 Billion Funding Gap Between White-Led and BIPOC-Led Environmental and Conservation Organizations
Key findings of this research implies for clear actions for philanthropists to make greater investments that are racially equitable and that begin to close the $2 .7 billion funding gap
Author(s) : InDEEP Initiative
A Report from the Pipeline: Reflections on the Nonprofit Sector from People of Color in Metro Denver
The reflections collected in this report offer important insights for organizations seeking to become more inclusive of people of color.
Author(s) : A Report from the Pipeline: Reflections on the nonprofit sector from people of color in Metro Denver
Race to Lead: Confronting the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap
The Nonprofits, Leadership, and Race survey was designed to explore why the percentage of people of color in nonprofit leadership positions has not moved in over a decade. Responses to the lack of diversity at the top of nonprofit organizations have focused on how to better prepare younger people of color to take on these roles.
Author(s) : SeanThomas-Breitfeld and Frances Kunreuther
Nonprofit Governance in the Unitted States: Findings on Performance and Accountability from the First National Representative Study
From the author: This study draws attention to the relationships between the public policy Climate & Conservation and nonprofits. A major point of this study is that the impact of public policy extending beyond legislative proposals aimed specifically at nonprofits.
Author(s) : Francie Ostrower
Measuring Racial-Ethnic Diversity in California’s Nonprofit Sector
Researchers in the Urban Institute’s Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy conducted a statewide, representative survey to assess the diversity of nonprofit boards, executive directors, and staff in California’s nonprofit sector. The study provides valuable baseline information on how racially and ethnically diverse California’s nonprofitsector is in terms of leadership and staffing
Author(s) : Carol J. De Vita, Katie L. Roeger – The Urban Institute Max Niedzwiecki – Daylight Consulting Group
Diversity and Inclusion: A Strategy for Growth
This report uses comparative data which demostrates the little progress made in diversifying boards and leadership positions.This guide provides strategic planning and leadership guidelines, recruiting and retention tips, training, and assessment tools.
Author(s) : Big Brothers Big Sisters