This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Part three in a multi-part series. Read parts one, two, and four. Society is facing a range of complex challenges, yet investors often overlook those who are closest to the solutions.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The job market is shifting. People are leaving their jobs everywhere and in great numbers. Employers are scrambling to hire people. More unions are forming. And yet, so many organizations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Given the current state of affairs in America regarding racial diversity, equity and inclusion, I feel compelled to issue a call to action to many American foundations to change the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s ironic, and it’s unfortunate: At many nonprofits, boards are excluded from the organization’s efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This can happen for several reasons. The DEI training…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Parks and green spaces can tremendously benefit a community. When the community is involved in planning and decisionmaking processes, park amenities can better mirror the community’s priorities. Last month, the DC-based nonprofit Casey…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Over 20 years ago, the Anna B. Stearns Charitable Foundation launched its Girls’ Initiative to amplify support for women and girls. More recently, the foundation’s board, historically mostly women, expanded its equity and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We’ve spent a ton of time in foundation board rooms, for better and for worse. We’ve also been board members and guest speakers at operating nonprofits and one of us…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The collective realization about our acceptance of polluted air has been one of the most spectacular realities unveiled by the new coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). As personal vehicle miles fell dramatically, skies in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It seems each day a new story or report comes out on how a company is addressing diversity as a core value or priority. But are we focusing on the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Building a successful business is all about bringing an idea that resonates with a target audience and venture capitalists to life. However, the reality of business is that every budding…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In March 2022, Charity Navigator will release its first ratings evaluating the extent to which nonprofits are implementing policies and practices that contribute to inclusive workplaces and more equitable outcomes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. CDFIs have been around since the 1960s and they have a long history of investing in local institutions, providing financing to marginalized communities, and slowly changing the systems that have…