Mindful Fiduciaries at the Wheel
Posted on February 12, 2021 by The Giving Practice
This report explores a new version of fiduciary duty that centers racial, social and gender equity… Read More
Racial equity and racial justice
In Pursuit of Equity: A family foundation’s story
Posted on January 28, 2021 by The Collins Foundation
The Collins Foundation’s CEO, Cynthia Addams, and grant manager, Colin Jones, wrote this article discussing the pursuit of diversity, equity and inclusion within their family foundation… Read More
Adopting Equity Practices
Posted on December 8, 2020 by Erin Kahn, Sindhu Knotz, June L. Wilson
There is an increasing recognition and understanding of the deep-seated structural inequities upon which the philanthropic sector and many other systems were built. Donors are moving away from the idea of racial equity and social justice as funding areas, and instead conceptualizing equity as a lens that spans grantmaking, governance, and management and operations. In this webinar, learn how to… Read More
Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens
Posted on July 21, 2020 by Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity, Lori Villarosa
In recognition of the complexity of these shifts and the evolution of the work, PRE has published Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens: A Practical Guide, to help foundation leaders understand what it means to move from racial equity to racial justice funding strategies, co-written by PRE Senior Fellow Rinku Sen & Executive Director Lori Villarosa. It also addresses how… Read More
Building Inclusion from the Inside-Out: A Brief Case Study
Posted on July 20, 2020 by Arabella Advisors, Sampriti Ganguli
In this piece for the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Arabella explores its ongoing efforts—stumbles and all—to become a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, in the hopes that others can learn from our experience as they work toward our shared goals… Read More
A Community Conversation on Racial Justice
Posted on June 18, 2020 by Edward M. Jones, Kyumon Murrell, Anthony Simmons
This is a tragic yet powerful moment in history; the recent murders of Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and countless other Black Americans have precipitated a national conversation on racism and oppression that is permeating every corner of the globe, yet many uncertainties exist. We recognize the need for community in these challenging times. Accordingly,… Read More
Moving Towards Social Justice Philanthropy: One Family Foundation’s Journey, Challenges, and Lessons
Posted on June 18, 2020 by Kelly D. Nowlin
NCFP board member and Fellow Kelly Nowlin spoke on a webinar hosted by Philanthropy Massachusetts and the Social Innovation Forum. Five generations after being established, the Surdna Foundation has been intentional about honoring founding vision and legacy, while remaining relevant to current needs and issues in society. In 2009, the family trustees took a bold step in naming social justice in… Read More
Using an Equity Lens in COVID-19 Response and Recovery
Posted on May 6, 2020 by Dennis Quirin, Lori Villarosa, June L. Wilson
The National Center for Family Philanthropy is dedicated to serving families who give and those that work with them. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we are offering conversations on topics of interest to all philanthropic families associated with family foundations, donor-advised funds, family offices, and other philanthropic vehicles. For questions about this series, please contact Jen Crino at jen@ncfp.org… Read More
Power Moves: Your Essential Philanthropy Assessment Guide for Equity and Justice
Posted on April 16, 2020 by National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
Taking time out for self-assessment and learning is an important part of the organizational cycle of planning, action and reflection. It helps ensure that your strategies make sense given your goals, and that those strategies are having the impact you seek for the communities you care about. … Read More
Bridging the Power Divide: How Family Funders Share and Shift Power
Posted on October 21, 2019 by Elaine Gast Fawcett
As a family funder, how can you acknowledge and responsibly navigate the power of your position? How does the power and privilege you hold affect those you interact with and support? How can you use your power for good—to make lasting impact? … Read More