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…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. B Corp, the well-known brand and certification granted to socially responsible businesses, has moved into the spotlight as more and more companies consider how they might restructure their operations to create a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy involves giving back to society. Corporate philanthropy is when companies donate resources or time to non-profit organizations. For a company to do this, it is crucial to involve different…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s a paradox. We are doing more than ever to tackle climate change, taking strides that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago, yet we feel more overwhelmed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2020, Varo Bank became the first all-digital bank in the US to win its own national bank charter. Within barely a year, the company doubled its customer accounts to four…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Back in 2019, The Learning Accelerator (TLA) partnered with six other remote organizations based in education to form the Remote DEI Collective (RDC), a community of practice focused on the intersections of…