Yes, it’s 2010. And no, diversity is not dead. Businesses like PriceWaterhouseCoopers understand that “diversity and inclusion is essential for business success,” especially when it comes to cultivating and supporting their talent. I and many of my colleagues often wish that more nonprofit groups would share this same priority in our work. So of course, I was really [...]
Council on Foundations Finally Welcomes Tribal Philanthropy Organizations as ‘Full Voting Members’
There’s not really much I can say about this without scratching my head. This recent press release from the Council on Foundations raises some serious questions for me about why the organization is just now recognizing tribal philanthropy, “the oldest philanthropy in the country” as full and equal partners in their work. The Council on Foundations [...]
New Florida Legislation is a Slap in the Face to Nonprofit Diversity Advocates Everywhere
Let’s get one thing straight. I don’t really spend a lot of time worrying about those that have already made it perfectly clear that they don’t care about diversity in nonprofits. So for those of you that don’t give a rip, this blog post is not for you. But I do have beef with those [...]
Race to the Top or Running in Place? The Pathway to Becoming a Foundation CEO
What is the pathway to becoming a foundation CEO? Last year, the Council on Foundations addressed that very question by releasing an enlightening report titled, Career Pathways to Philanthropic Leadership 2009 Baseline Report, which examined the professional and individual characteristics of 440 foundation and grantmaking executives who were appointed during a five-year period (2004-2008). Today, at EPIP’s National [...]
We Need to Do Better: How the Now Generation of Leaders Can Change Philanthropy
Council on Foundations President Steve Gunderson opened the morning plenary for the second day of the 2010 EPIP National Conference with this strong statement that I agree with wholeheartedly: EPIP needs to change their tagline from the “next generation” of grantmakers to the NOW generation of grantmakers. The future is now. With 50 years of experience [...]
Philanthropy Leaders Discuss Trends in Generational Change: It’s About Leading Together
It’s raining and snowing and cold in Denver, Colorado today, but the mood at the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) is anything but gloomy. This afternoon marks the opening plenary for their 2010 National Conference this weekend through April 25, prior to the Council on Foundations 61stAnnual Conference. The theme for this year’s conference is “Building a Movement, [...]
28 Days of Black Nonprofit Leaders: Terri Lee Freeman
Terri Lee Freeman is the President of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region in Washington, DC. From the Venture Philanthropy Partners website: Terri Lee Freeman was appointed president of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region (The Community Foundation) in July 1996. As president, Freeman is responsible for providing thought leadership and [...]
28 Days of Black Nonprofit Leaders: Susan Taylor Batten
Susan Taylor Batten joined ABFE as President and CEO in January 2009. Prior to joining ABFE Ms. Batten was Senior Associate with the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Ms. Batten has more than twenty years of experience in directing, evaluating and advising both public and foundation-related efforts to improve outcomes for children, youth and families. At [...]
28 Days of Black Nonprofit Leaders: Sherece West
Sherece Y. West is the President of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation in Arkansas. Since 1974, the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has supported programs and organizations that improve the quality of life for all Arkansans and that promote systemic change. From the Foundation website: Sherece is nationally known for her leadership in the areas of community development, [...]
28 Days of Black Nonprofit Leaders: Trista Harris
Trista Harris is the Executive Director of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice and a prolific blogger at New Voices of Philanthropy. From Trista’s blog: Trista Harris is nationally known as a passionate advocate for new leaders in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. She is a leading voice for Generations X and Y and seeks to [...]
