Resources
Diversity Initiative

This online clearinghouse contains links to information from across the nation on diversity in philanthropy, including case studies and articles on increasing diversity within foundations and links to organizations and projects devoted specifically to this issue.

If your grantmaking institution would like to share its work or if you see information that needs to be updated, please contact Dion Ward, NCG Program Associate at 415.777.4111 ext 13 or dward at ncg dot org.

Reports on Diversity in Philanthropy

Published Reports

Transcripts and Media

Toolkits

Diversity in Philanthropy Project (DPP)

About the Project

Additional Project Resources

Sources for More Information

Reports on Diversity in Philanthropy

Published Reports

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Data on Foundation Diversity [ WEBSITE]
Philanthropy in a Changing Society: Achieving Effectiveness through Diversity
The first in a series of three reports that examine the state of diversity in philanthropy.
Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity Report [ WEBSITE]
Measuring What We Value
Seven writers reframe the debate around diversity and inclusiveness toward meaningful and long-term strategies to increase philanthropic support for racial and social justice.
Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity & GrantCraft Publication [ WEBSITE]
Grant Making with a Racial Equity Lens
A focus on racial equity can increase your effectiveness at every stage of the grant making process. Read, view or print the full publication by visiting the GrantCraft website - you will need to register before accessing the report.
Funding in Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities [ WEBSITE]
Growing Opportunities: Will Funding Follow the Rise in Foundation Assets and Growth of AAPI Populations?
Report shows the giving trends of the top U.S. foundations to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.

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Transcripts and Media

Chronicle of Philanthropy's Live Discussion Series [WEBSITE]
Foundations and Diversity
Transcript of a live discussion includes answers from Dr. Robert Ross of The California Endowment and Mark Rosenman from Caring to Change on questions about the issue of diversity and inclusiveness.
Council on Foundation's 2008 Leadership Summit - Diversity-Related Programming [WEBSITE] [VIDEO]
The 2008 Leadership Summit highlighted the issue of diversity - watch video of the closing plenary breakfast (featuring Dr. Ross from The California Endowment) and see the full slate of diversity-related programming from the Summit.

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Toolkits

Changemakers' Curriculum to Support Donors of Color [WEBSITE]
Essentials for Diversity in Giving (EDG)
Innovative new program to integrate the leadership and expertise of diverse communities into the broader field of philanthropy.
Minnesota Council on Foundations' Toolkit for Inclusive Grantmaking [WEBSITE]
Building on a Better Foundation: A Toolkit for Creating an Inclusive Grantmaking Organization
Straightforward guidance to help funders practice diversity both within their organizations and in their grantmaking work.

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Diversity in Philanthropy Project (DPP)

About the Project

The Diversity in Philanthropy Project is a voluntary effort of leading foundation trustees, senior staff and executives committed to increasing field-wide diversity through open dialogue and strategic action.