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Reframe, commit, and expand: How to meaningfully invest in Black leaders
Despite the need for a significant shift in how philanthropy supports Black leaders and communities, long-term commitments are episodic at best. Echoing Green shares three calls to action for philanthropy to be more just and equitable.
August 18, 2022
Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices
In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. The sector missed a great opportunity with these listening sessions for Black non-profit leaders to share their hopes and dreams for their communities and the work of their organizations.
August 8, 2022
Power in Solidarity: Reflections from AAPIP and NAP’s joint convening
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) and Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)’s joint convening, Power in Solidarity. On a personal level, this convening was special, as it was the first in-person…
July 28, 2022
Commitment to funding Native self-determination
For decades, Native American tribes have faced economic and food insecurity, education barriers, substandard and overcrowded housing, and limited healthcare—all tied to flawed federal policies and broken treaties. To address these inequities, our goal at Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA)…
July 14, 2022
Celebrating Black history and Black futures
While recently recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Black people have long celebrated the historical importance of Juneteenth. From kitchen tables to campuses of Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Juneteenth is well revered in the Black community as…
June 17, 2022
ABFE and Candid partner on new research on Black leaders
There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. This is not a pipeline problem. Building Movement…
June 7, 2022
Why cultural reimagination must precede DEI initiatives
There are myriad ideas circulating in the current diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversation. And for good reason - much needs to be said. And yet, there is much less noise just one layer below - in the realm of…
May 5, 2022
Black Diaper Bank leaders share struggles and successes
The community leaders who make up the Black Diaper Bank Coalition (BDBC) come from different places around the country. Some run small, volunteer-based organizations; others run major nonprofits. But they share important things, like “being invisible and hypervisible at the…
April 7, 2022
In conversation: using data and education to advance racial equity at MEASURE
On March 13, 2022, Meme Styles, president and founder of MEASURE, joined Candid CEO Ann Mei on the stage at SXSW for their talk: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity (available to watch now on YouTube). Candid's team reached out…
April 6, 2022
SXSW 2022: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity featuring Ann Mei Chang and Meme Styles
“We have a collective responsibility to both create a level playing field and address the historical injustices that leave some on the sidelines. Together, we can create a social sector that's more efficient, effective, and equitable.” -Ann Mei Chang, CEO…
March 29, 2022
Highlighting nonprofits that put equity into practice
Nonprofits that put equity into practice and donors that value the work of organizations that demonstrate their commitment to equity have a new opportunity to connect. How? Through Charity Navigator’s newly-released Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) ratings. These ratings, powered…
March 21, 2022
The importance of talking about—and collecting data on—race to improve racial equity
Originally published by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). Not so long ago, the word “race” was something that many people shied away from—a four-letter word not to be spoken in polite company. Similarly, “racial equity” and “racial justice” were…
February 7, 2022