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Bringing Along The Board: How I Stepped Outside of My Comfort Zone to Partner with My Board President on Race and Equity

April 27 2023

“…to effectuate change within your own organization and in the world of philanthropy, partnership between board and staff is critical. We recognize there might be...

Philanthropy Perpetuates Disparity: Disrupting The Status Quo As A White Funder

March 30 2023

“It’s great for White funders to learn and hold knowledge, especially about the historical and current systems that perpetuate racism and inequity, but knowledge is...

Investing in Entrepreneurs of Color by Working With White Funders

February 23 2023

“We know that only 4% of the $76 billion foundations gave out in the U.S. in 2019 went to Black and Latiné entrepreneurs even though...

Metamorphic Legacy: Creating The Conditions For Transformation

January 24 2023

Three steps to demonstrating metamorphic legacy as a board member or trustee of a funding institution.

Language Shifts in Philanthropy to Diversify Power

December 15 2022

“To move towards building more equitable systems, we must also be willing to take a deep look at our history. The value of knowing your...

How Philanthropy Upholds White Supremacy

November 16 2022

“…the system that currently governs how philanthropy flows upholds white supremacy. And if everyday citizens and communities of color don’t know how that system works—or,...

Philanthropy in the Deep South: Know Your Funding History & Share The Wealth

October 27 2022

“Across the Deep South, we see examples of foundations and philanthropists creating complicated grant applications and reporting requirements in order to dole out small sums...

Racism Separates Us: The Antidote Is Relationships.

September 13 2022

“Racism works to separate people - to undermine human relationships through fear, violence, and misinformation. Relationships are an antidote to these insidious, confusing ideas and...

Foundation Board Members… It’s Not Your Money

August 15 2022

“When we incorrectly label the money in foundations and donor-advised funds as still belonging to the founders, we then also act like the money –...

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