Awareness to Action: Where’s the Disconnect?
On Saturday one of our members forwarded to his MCF colleagues a link to the latest Strib article on child poverty. The numbers, reported from The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2009 KIDS COUNT Data...
View ArticleInclusivity, Equality and Diversity — A Challenge, and A Call to Action
“If people are supported to work towards equity, diversity and inclusion, they will do it.” This was the inspiring message delivered by Susan Taylor Batten at the MCF 40th Anniversary and Annual Member...
View ArticleDisaster Philanthropy: A Long Term Role for Foundations
The aftershocks of the earthquake in Haiti will be felt for generations. What role should philanthropy play in rebuilding? I listened in on a recent conference call organized by the partners of Katrina...
View ArticleWe’re a Family: How Can We Be Diverse?
During discussions of diversity in philanthropy, family grantmakers sometimes get frustrated. Their thoughts may immediately turn to: “Our board members are family, how can we be diverse?” No matter...
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