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Publication Date: December, 2020

We provide space for our members to connect, learn and share together on how to effectively address racial equity in their work as philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs), and works to share our members’ learnings with the broader philanthropy field. As part of these efforts, we are pleased to share case stories from our members about their racial equity work.

Resource Type: Case Study
Funding Area: Racial Equity
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: September, 2019

Developed in partnership with United Philanthropy Forum and Northern California Grantmakers, this guide shares seven practices and 12 tools for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations who seek effective ways to mobilize resources to sustain their organization’s work.

Resource Type: Report
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: August, 2019

This brief considers the implications of the 'public charge' rule and how philanthropy can mount an effective immediate and long-term response.

Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Racial Equity
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: August, 2019

This report highlights both the circumstances that women face in the apparel industry and the broader economic environment in which apparel companies operate, which significantly affects how these companies treat their employees.

Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Funders
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: August, 2019

Technology Affinity Group has released two new resources as a part of its Cybersecurity Essentials for Philanthropy series. These publications offer best practices and suggestions based on the collective on-the-ground knowledge and experience of philanthropic organizations across North America.

Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Technology
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: July, 2019

How has place-based family philanthropy evolved over time? Rather than look first to comparing the contrasting decisions—why a place or issue basis for giving—this study is designed to examine how family foundations and funds committed to place are sustaining (or not sustaining) that commitment over generations.  

Resource Type: Report
Audience: Family Foundation
Topic: Governance
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: July, 2019

Foundation funding in support of global human rights initiatives totaled $2.8 billion in 2016, up from $2.4 billion in 2015, according to the report from Candid and the Human Rights Funders Network.

Resource Type: Report
Funding Area: Racial Equity
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: June, 2019

Through the Kids Count Data Center you can access hundreds of measures of child well-being, incluing all those regularly used in the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Data Book. Information can be examined at the state, regional, and national levels.

Resource Type: ResearchWebsite
Audience: All Funders
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: June, 2019

Guide your philanthropy clients through the complexities of their work in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with our DEI Toolkit for Consultants to Grantmakers.

Resource Type: Sample Document/Template
Funding Area: Racial Equity
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: June, 2019

This toolkit defines the professional knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of grants management professionals regardless of area of specialization, the size of your organization or role within the field. By identifying both the functional responsibilities and the knowledge needed for success in every area of grants management, the competencies provide a comprehensive look at the profession. This model offers everyone working in grants management a pathway to professional success.

Resource Type: Resource Guide
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: June, 2019

Seeking ways to maximize the social and economic returns of their place-based impact investments, foundations, CDFIs, private investors, and others are turning to collaboration.

Resource Type: Research
Topic: Finance
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: May, 2019

The latest edition of this study found global philanthropic support for efforts to prevent, mitigate and resolve conflicts totaled $328.2 million in 2016 from 326 foundations and 2,600 grants.

Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Grantmaking
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: May, 2019

In the 12 years since the original Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens guide was published the country’s political, economic, and cultural landscapes have undergone multiple, dramatic changes.

 

Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Funders
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: May, 2019

This guide provides a solid basis for thinking and talking about the next steps in your organization’s learning work. It is designed to serve as a resource to help grantmakers answer critical learning questions and embed learning more deeply into the day-to-day work and cultures of their organizations.

Resource Type: Report
Topic: Grantmaking
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: April, 2019

With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Media Impact Funders has been researching trends, challenges and opportunities for global media funding.

Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Funders
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: April, 2019

Many in our sector are talking about big ideas such as equity and inclusion, narrowing the power gap in our sector, being authentically engaged in our communities, listening and learning from our partners, and living our values in our practice.

Resource Type: Report
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Grantmaking
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: March, 2019

Asset Funders Network’s latest report, in collaboration with the Closing the Women’s Wealth Gap (CWWG) and the Insight Center for Community Economic Development reveals the current economic reality for millennial women and the primary drivers contributing to their wealth inequities.

Resource Type: Research
Audience: All Funders
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: March, 2019

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors has released The Philanthropy Framework, a tool for analysis and planning to guide emerging and established philanthropies to better align resources for maximum impact.

Resource Type: Research
Audience: All Funders
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: March, 2019

In this video, United Philanthropy Forum members and colleagues share some deeply moving stories of the role that racial equity plays in their personal lives. This is the third video in a three-part Forum video series on racial equity

Resource Type: Presentation
Knowledgebase
Publication Date: December, 2018

The Foundation Center compiles Foundation Landscapes that combine multiple resources, including data visualization tools, original research, and more to illuminate critical issues in philanthropy. This page, focused on racial equity, includes a collection of research, upcoming trainings and webinars, news articles, and blog posts from experts in the field. 

Resource Type: Research
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Racial Equity

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