Board Member Attendance Policies
Posted on May 17, 2018 by National Center for Family Philanthropy
Two sample board member attendance policies… Read More
Governance
From Words to Action: a Practical Philanthropic Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Posted on May 1, 2018 by Barbara Chow
As communities worldwide are becoming more diverse, they are increasingly tackling the realities of systemic inequity. Philanthropy too must acknowledge its place in the context of transformative demographic changes. Addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been an ongoing challenge within philanthropy, and while there has been progress, it requires continual work. This GrantCraft leadership series paper by Barbara Chow… Read More
The Apparitional Donor: Understanding and Engaging High Net Worth Donors of Color
Posted on April 24, 2018 by The Vaid Group
This original landscape analysis looks at the giving patterns and priorities of high net worth (HNW) people of color. It summarizes information from interviews, shares insights gathered from a meta analysis of research, and outlines a set of recommendations… Read More
Putting Racism on the Table Video Series
Posted on April 13, 2018 by Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
The term “racism” is powerful. It evokes images of the past, a time of black and white newsreels and overt, often violent, acts. The racism of today is subtle, often historically embedded in our institutions and sometimes presenting in biases of which we are unaware. In 2016, the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers launched Putting Racism on the Table, a learning… Read More
2018 Trustee Education Institute: The Signature Seminar for Family Foundation Board Members
Posted on March 6, 2018 by Virginia M. Esposito, Andrew Schulz, David Grant, Hanh Le, Holli Rivera, Alice Buhl, Leticia Peguero, Lindsey Griffith, Mary Phillips, Nat Chioke Williams
NCFP’s Trustee Education Institute provides a comprehensive introduction to all of the key legal, investment, ethical, grantmaking, and family dynamics issues facing family foundation board members. Featuring a faculty made up of NCFP’s senior staff and highly respected philanthropy experts, this three day, intensive seminar typically covers: What does it mean to be a steward of both the public’s trust… Read More
Recommended Best Practices in Managing Foundation Endowments
Posted on November 29, 2017 by Council on Foundations
While foundations differ in sophistication, resources, staff, and amount of financial resources, there are both specific responsibilities incumbent on foundation boards and generally accepted principles for investment management. These best practices are universal to effective management of investment portfolios as applied to fit the specific circumstances of each foundation… Read More
Social Justice Toolkit for Young People
Posted on November 28, 2017 by Andrus Family Philanthropy Program
Created by the Andrus Family Philanthropy Program, the goal of this interactive toolkit is to inspire and cultivate the next generation of social justice philanthropy leaders. By completing modules that cover topics such as racial equity, oppressive systems, and philanthropic traditions, young people will acquire the tools they need to create a more just future. CLICK HERE to explore and… Read More
Project Implicit: Identifying and Testing Your Hidden Biases
Posted on November 28, 2017 by Project Implicit (Harvard University)
Project Implicit is a non-profit organization and international collaboration between researchers who are interested in implicit social cognition – thoughts and feelings outside of conscious awareness and control. The goal of the organization is to educate the public about hidden biases and to provide a “virtual laboratory” for collecting data on the Internet. Tests are available for a wide variety… Read More
Quiz: Where Are You in Your Equity Journey?
Posted on November 28, 2017 by Change Philanthropy
This assessment was created by CHANGE Philanthropy with questions from D5 Coalition and Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity tools. The results will inform where you are in terms of equity and give you curated resources to help you along in advancing equity in your foundation… Read More
Racial Equity Learning Modules
Posted on November 28, 2017 by Racial Equity Tools
A growing collection of learning modules created by World Trust Educational Services in collaboration with other leading racial justice organizations. The project seeks to bridge the gap between inspiration and democratic action that supports racial equity. Designed for educators and trainers, these resources are designed to support others to drop preconceptions of what is possible, and to dream of and… Read More