Archive for the ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ Category
Go Far, Go Together for Meaningful Impact
30
Jun
2010
I recently attended the Council on Foundations CEO Summer Retreat in Los Angeles. Like most of you, I often question the value of yet another CEO get-together. I find myself weighing the value of what I “might” get out of participating in these types of events against the work I “would” accomplish if I stay [...]
Over the last five years, philanthropy, and our world in general, has confronted a number of challenges – from the Indonesian tsunami to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the earthquake in Haiti and the Gulf Coast oil spill to economic downturns, job loss, and poverty. Philanthropy has combined its resources and passion to address these epic [...]
It’s been almost two weeks since I was privileged to participate as a panelist in the Council on Foundations webinar entitled: “Diversity and Inclusion in Talent Acquisitions.” To be direct, I was never sure that I was the right one to be on the panel. After all, I didn’t have earth-shattering information to share. In many [...]
Career Pathways: The Role of Career Advice
13
Apr
2010
Most career advice is geared to help people please others. The most effective career advice I’ve received has come in two forms: practical and deeply personal. We all need a combination of both to forge our “career pathways.”
Where would I be today professionally if not for the people along the way who nudged, some more firmly than others, and advised along my career pathway? There was my first boss who was a gifted speaker, and stressed and demonstrated the importance of clarity, confidence and passion for professional success. (He also told me [...]
“I Dare You to Leave this Session Uninspired”
In: 2010 Family Philanthropy Conference| Diversity and Inclusion| Family Philanthropy| Leadership
3 Feb 2010This was the challenge issued by Lisa Parker, moderator of a robust discussion about the journey of women’s philanthropy, the successes and the lessons learned from both “heartbreaks” and triumphs. The session (Wind in Our Sails: Women Philanthropists Championing Women and Girls) brought together living legends in the women’s funding movement, including Tracy Gary, Linda [...]
Many Drops in an Ocean; A Few More Were Added Today
In: 2010 Family Philanthropy Conference| Diversity and Inclusion| Family Philanthropy
2 Feb 2010The metaphor of drops in the ocean illustrates the point that the shape and movement of the ocean will never be the same when more drops are added. A drop may seem insignificant, but it’s the combination of many drops that an obvious multiplier effect occurs. Well today, a few more drops were added to [...]
The Future of Philanthropy: A Perspective
In: Diversity and Inclusion| Leadership| Next Generation| Philanthropy
29 Dec 2009[Editor’s Note: In November 2009, the Council hosted a celebration for its 60th Anniversary—60 years of service and leadership in philanthropy. As part of this celebration, several grantmakers shared their personal thoughts about the Council and the field of philanthropy. Here are comments from Nicole Robinson, the director of the Kraft Foods Foundation.]
I offer warm [...]
[Editor’s Note: On October 22, the Council hosted a “Leadership Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Philanthropy.” The convening brought together more than 50 foundation and nonprofit leaders, trustees, and search firm executives to discuss a newly released report—Career Pathways to Philanthropic Leadership. In this post, Katherine Jacobs, an expert on the nonprofit executive search [...]
My Pathway to Becoming a CEO
1
Dec
2009
[Editor’s Note: On October 22, the Council hosted a “Leadership Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Philanthropy.” The convening brought together more than 50 foundation and nonprofit leaders, trustees and search firm executives to discuss a newly released report—Career Pathways to Philanthropic Leadership. The event also included a panel discussion and participant Q & A. [...]
[Editor’s Note: On October 22, the Council hosted a “Leadership Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Philanthropy.” The convening brought together more than 50 foundation and nonprofit leaders, trustees, and search firm executives to discuss a newly released report—Career Pathways to Philanthropic Leadership. The event also included a panel discussion and participant Q &A. In [...]
Board Diversity: An Imperative
12
Nov
2009
[Editor’s Note: On October 22, the Council hosted a “Leadership Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Philanthropy.” The convening brought together more than 50 foundation and nonprofit leaders, trustees, and search firm executives to discuss a newly released report—Career Pathways to Philanthropic Leadership. The event also included a panel discussion and participant Q &A. In [...]
[Editor’s Note: On October 22, the Council hosted a “Leadership Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Philanthropy.” The convening brought together more than 50 foundation and nonprofit leaders, trustees, and search firm executives to discuss a newly released report—Career Pathways to Philanthropic Leadership. The event also included a panel discussion and participant Q &A. In [...]
A Statistic that Hits Home
22
Oct
2009
This one’s personal.
I just finished participating in the Council’s leadership convening on diversity and inclusion in philanthropy, which brought together CEOs, trustees, executive search consultants, HR officers, and Council members.
The conversation was anchored by a report the Council released today—Career Pathways to Philanthropic Leadership 2009 Baseline Report, examining the characteristics of foundation and grantmaking executives [...]
Has The Urgency Followed Us Home?
In: 2009 Annual Conference| Diversity and Inclusion| Philanthropy
15 May 2009[Editor's Note: We asked contributors for a final, reflective blog entry from the Atlanta conference. Here's what Roger had to say.]
A few days back from Atlanta, three impressions are sticking with me. One, the fierce commitment and incredible dynamism of John Lewis and Melody Barnes. They made so clear what a pivotal moment we’re at [...]
Dr. Robert Franklin Video Highlights
In: 2009 Annual Conference| Diversity and Inclusion| Environment| Videos
14 May 2009“I’ve been deeply impressed by something called the ‘Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy’ that might serve as a model for generative green philanthropy today,” said Dr. Robert Franklin, President of Morehouse College, at the opening plenary of the Council on Foundations annual conference.
Q&A with a Council on Foundations First-Timer
In: 2009 Annual Conference| Diversity and Inclusion| Philanthropy
14 May 2009[Editor's Note: We asked contributors for a final, reflective blog entry from the Atlanta conference. Here's what Michael had to say.]
I was delighted this year to be able to bring our Program Associate, Kristin Ivie, with me to the Council on Foundation’s annual meeting in Atlanta. This is my fourth conference and my eighth year [...]
Oh Those Millennials…
11
May
2009
A quick exchange between two colleagues: Ophelia Basgal, Vice President, Civic Partnership and Community Initiatives, Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Lauren Purnell, Leadership Program MBA Associate, Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Ophelia: So we heard in the session “A Continuum of Corporate Volunteerism” that millennials and gen xer’s volunteered in high school and college and now [...]
Shifting Demographics
5
May
2009
At the end of the day yesterday, I stood with a group of funders of color who were waiting for the shuttle and surveyed the scene around them. One commented on how the composition of the room had changed drastically in 24 hours: “older, whiter, more male.” Over the weekend, a number of diverse grantmakers [...]
The Right Thing To Do
5
May
2009
When I thought about coming to COF this year I was energized by the “Inclusion” track. There were 9 sessions on diversity and inclusion and the effectiveness of being more diverse and inclusive of all. How exciting!
Yesterday I was on a panel on Diversity and Effectiveness ["Diversity and Effectiveness in Philanthropy: A Leadership Exchange on [...]
I have been thinking through a question that I heard from Joanne Florino, and thought I’d throw it out for discussion. She asked “when, in our conversations about inclusiveness in philanthropy, are we going to start talking about how to introduce new wealth creators to the art and practice of good philanthropy”? She went on [...]
Leaders on Diversity
4
May
2009
In the session, “Diversity and Effectiveness in Philanthropy: A Leadership Exchange on Next Steps and Opportunities for the Field,” Foundation CEO’s Carol Goss (Skillman), Sterling Speirn (W. K. Kellogg) and Diane Kaplan (Rasmuson Foundation), along with Aaron Dorfman, Executive Director of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy spoke about their various efforts in diversity—the Diversity [...]
Immigrant Integration
4
May
2009
The session presenters, brought together by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigration and Refugees, made the case that the local efforts and the lessons they are learning around immigrant integration will influence and guide the national discussion on immigration. They indicated that the coalitions that are being developed between immigrant and non-immigrant groups is a relatively new [...]
Stimulus to Whom?
3
May
2009
[Covering ABFE Special Session]
On the beautiful campus of Morehouse College, Dr. John Powell of Ohio State University discussed the role of foundations in ensuring that poor communities and race sensitive strategies are considered with regard to the allocation of the Federal stimulus with members of ABFE (Association of Black Foundation Executives). He asked whether the [...]
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- 2010 Fall Conference for Community Foundations: Blog Team to Provide Powerful Perspective
- Crossing the Finish Line: Degree Completion and America’s Future
- Charlotte: A Community of Collaboration for Better Student Performance
- Disclosure of Medical Errors and the Impact on Liability Claims and Costs
- An Opportunity to Harness Philanthropy in a New Workforce Model
- “Powering Communities”: Expectations for the Fall Conference
- The Pakistan Flood and Philanthropy’s Response
- Powering Communities-Charlotte Welcomes Community Foundations
- New Orleans: The Mirror and the Screen
- The Giving Pledge and a New Era of Philanthropy
- Local Giving in a Virtual World
- A Game-Changing Approach: No New Cases of AIDS in Atlanta
- Innovation as Antidote in an Economic Decline
- Giving Credit Where Credit is Due: Community Foundation National Standards
- True Partnership: Hard but Important
- Creating a New “System” of Supportive Housing for the Chronically Homeless
- The Proliferation of Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
- Defining the Funder Role in the Future of Community News and Information
- Adult Learner Scholarships are Definitely for Grown Ups
- BP Oil Disaster: Interdependence Day and Funder Response
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- Ali Webb
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- Ira Strumwasser
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- Mindie Reule
- Myrna Deckert, Anita DeFrantz, Amina Dickerson
- Nick Deychakiwsky
- Nicole Robinson
- Nina Smart
- Ophelia Basgal
- Paul Major
- Phil Buchanan
- Rachel Leon
- Ray Knott
- Rene Cabral-Daniels
- Renee Branch
- Richard Woo
- Rick Mappin
- Robert S. Collier
- Rodney McKenzie
- Roger Doughty
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- Ruby Takanishi
- Salin Geevarghese
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- Stuart Comstock-Gay
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- Valerie S. Lies
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- Wendy Ramage Hawkins
- Will Heaton
From the Field
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