Amid Attacks on DEI, This Tool Can Help Funders Further Their Own Journeys — and Push Back

Amid Attacks on DEI, This Tool Can Help Funders Further Their Own Journeys — and Push Back

CHANGE Philanthropy’s Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals survey is perhaps the most in-depth instrument of its kind in the sector. It’s particularly apt this year as attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion escalate.

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Culture Wars On Campus Are Raging, and Megadonors Are Key Figures on the Battlefield

Culture Wars On Campus Are Raging, and Megadonors Are Key Figures on the Battlefield

On the heels of Harvard President Claudine Gay’s resignation, activists are pivoting to hot-button issues like dismantling DEI programs. Major donors have played a key role, and will likely continue to do so.

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Green Funders Show Improvement on Diversity, But More Than Half Still Don’t Share Data

Green Funders Show Improvement on Diversity, But More Than Half Still Don’t Share Data

Many environmental funders still did not share their diversity data with the sector’s annual report card from Green 2.0. Respondents did show gains, though board diversity declined.

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IP Explainer: What Is Philanthropy Doing—or Not Doing—to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

IP Explainer: What Is Philanthropy Doing—or Not Doing—to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we delve into a huge topic in philanthropy right now—the need to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.

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It’s Time to Standardize Demographic Data to Advance Equity

It’s Time to Standardize Demographic Data to Advance Equity

Efforts to advance racial equity and diversity have led to a dizzying array of requests for data. Guest authors from Northern California Grantmakers and Candid make the case for a standard way to track demographics.

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Six Funders Who Are Prioritizing Diversity in STEM Higher Ed

Six Funders Who Are Prioritizing Diversity in STEM Higher Ed

Much of the philanthropic funding for higher education in STEM still fails to address disparities in those fields. Here are a few of the grantmakers we’re tracking who have been funding DEI in STEM higher ed.

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Hiring a DEI Consultant? Here’s How to Avoid Exacerbating Inequity in the Process

Hiring a DEI Consultant? Here’s How to Avoid Exacerbating Inequity in the Process

The hiring process for DEI consultants and firms often perpetuates the inequities foundations are trying to address. There’s a way to fix this, according to two longtime philanthropic professionals—pay RFP applicants.

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