Embrace Better Ways of Operating
Because improving our practice strengthens relationships.
What To Expect From The Council
The Differences We’ll Make Together
Opportunities to more quickly advance your career and close diversity gaps in leadership.
Fellowships, leadership opportunities, and peer networking will support those who have been denied opportunity, and who have the potential to shape change.
The Differences We’ll Make Together
In 5 years
Those who were historically under-represented are now occupying leadership positions and expanding diversity at the top as evidenced by success of Career Pathways alums.
In 20 years
Boards and staffs of philanthropic organizations nationally mirror the diversity of the populations they support.
Studies of philanthropic salaries show no disparities in pay or tenure by race/gender.
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What to expect from the Council
Dedicated support for leaders that are “levers of change” within organizations.
Including CEOs, HR/Talent leaders, Legal Counsel, and Policy/Advocacy professionals.
The Differences We’ll Make Together
In 5 years
Organizational leaders, including CEOs, HR/Talent leaders, Legal Counsel, and Policy/Advocacy professionals, find the support they need to advance change through engagement with the Council.
In 20 years
“Levers of change” leaders are key allies in advancing the field to be more diverse, ethical, equitable and effective.
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What to expect from the Council
A supportive on-ramp for starting your DEI journey and a committed partner in advancing the field’s equity objectives.
We’ll provide the knowledge and experiences that makes it easier to take the first steps toward deeper engagement, leverage our platform to center the work of field leaders and equity experts, and align our efforts behind the long-term equity objectives of other philanthropy serving organizations.
The Differences We’ll Make Together
In 5 years
Philanthropic leaders at the start of their DEI journey have ready access to the skill building support of equity experts.
The Council’s deep partnerships with equity field leaders brings more attention and resources to their work.
In 20 years
The majority of Council members embrace practices that advance equity and consider diversity, equity and inclusion core to advancing their mission.
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What to expect from the Council
Inspiration and positive reinforcement to raise the bar on philanthropic practice by showcasing examples of excellence from around the world.
Through our trainings, resources, legal support and convenings we’ll reinforce the benefits of operating in ways that align with values and explore how to make new habits stick within your organization.
The Differences We’ll Make Together
In 5 years
Philanthropy advances practices and policies that result in maximum good (not merely self-protection or individual benefit).
Those working in philanthropy are regularly checking their power and living their values, motivated by the work of others and field-wide adoption of a professional development curriculum.
In 20 years
The basics of the Pledge are the philanthropic norm. That includes prioritized unrestricted grants, right-sizing reporting requirements, lifting up the voices of others, and sharing decision-making.
Philanthropic institutions have the tools they need to align grantmaking with values and the field is recognized as an exemplar of being mission focused.
Philanthropic organizations use their power and influence to address the root cause of problems by more regularly engaging in and funding advocacy and policy change.