This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Natural disasters are not great equalizers, in fact, the opposite is true. Existing systemic inequity across the U.S. is exacerbated by disasters; the greater the damages, the greater the resulting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Hewlett Foundation began collecting information about the demographic makeup of its grantees in 2018 as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Just as we collect…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Researchers examined data in 500 municipalities across the US between 1990 and 2015 to come up with the first nationwide, peer-reviewed analysis of racial inequalities in the implementation of the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I am a biracial woman and second-generation immigrant. Like many people of color who are drawn to the nonprofit sector, I was inspired by the idea of helping to solve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many colleges to move online by mid-March 2020, with little preparation time to serve new student needs arising from the health crisis. As faculty, administrators, and staff…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As we look to imagine a post-pandemic future, philanthropy is considering its next steps to advance a more equitable future. We witnessed an unprecedented response from our sector to support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I would love to take credit for Blue Shield of California Foundation’s (BSCF) COVID-19 and Racial Equity grants, but I have to acknowledge the great work of our Program Managers,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On Thursday, The Washington Post ran an op-ed by Cathy Merrill, CEO and owner of Washingtonian Media, in which she expressed her fear that employees will want to continue working from home after…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Recently, Dwayne Marsh, CEO of Northern California Grantmakers, and I were reflecting on how many foundations in our memberships are looking to change direction and move toward racial equity. In an…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The consumer landscape in the US is changing; as Latinos become a more prominent part of the consumer market, companies must adapt to the diversifying cultural dynamics. According to Forbes, “there…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As a single mom, Heidi needed a job that paid her enough to provide for her family and offered flexible hours so she could balance work with responsibilities at home.…
Based in Nigeria, Dr. Christian Happi is a molecular biologist whose day job is combating infectious diseases. Alongside his life-saving scientific work, he’s on a mission to embolden young African…