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GlassPockets at sunset: reflections from working at the intersection of power and light 

Candid

But 2020 changed everything, as philanthropy tried to reinvent its practices to address longtime disparities brought into sharper focus. But today, nearly half of participating foundations have created values or policies prioritizing transparency. This power of the purse tends to result more often in insularity than transparency.

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Closing racial wealth gaps with community land trusts 

Candid

To help close this racial wealth gap, my organization, Living Cities, has made increasing homeownership across demographic groups a top priority. According to the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy , there are now over 300 community land trusts in the U.S.

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A look back at Issue Lab’s top philanthropic resources in 2022

Candid

Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving , by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) As a follow up to their 2020 and 2021 studies, this report delves into data to explore philanthropic giving from the first two years of the pandemic.

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Unlocking equity by investing in broad outreach and deep community organizing 

Candid

Foundation program officers and government officials can unintentionally limit the impact of community-based organizations by funding them to serve only a specific demographic group and a narrow set of activities. Tackling root causes involves year-round voter engagement and policy advocacy.

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Nonprofit hiring: 4 strategies to meet the best candidate

Candid

The nonprofit sector has had a difficult year, losing over 7 percent of its workforce in 2020. Some organizations feel that acknowledging inclusivity draws overt attention to demographic differences and can come off as unprofessional. It’s just a matter of attracting them to your organization.

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Describing DEIB in Relation to Organizational Leadership

Grant Professionals Association

Grant applications often ask for racial demographics of board, staff, and clients as well as LGBTQ+, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities, age, etc. Clients engage with staff on a daily basis to run the organization, make decisions, set policy, and influence programming. It can feel invasive or even irrelevant.

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Board Diversity: Why and How You Should Diversify Your Board

Qgiv

Operating in oblivion is no longer an option for nonprofit leaders The population of the United States is changing and according to the July 2020 report from the Brookings Institute, our nation is diversifying faster than predicted. Boards can no longer be out of step with these fast-changing demographics. Tips from The Board Pro: 1.