Explicit Strategies for Tackling Implicit Bias
Implicit bias is a deceptive obstacle. It manifests itself in both personal behaviors and organizational practices. It can deteriorate…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
To advance the common good, a strong leader must be able to navigate the complexities of the communities our…
C-Suite Sessions: Colorado
In In person onYou're invited to join senior charitable community leaders from across Colorado for an intensive one-day networking and knowledge-building program.…
“America Divided” Provides Dose of Reality and Hope
By Independent Sector in Blog onAs we prepare for a presidential election and think deeply about the direction of our country in light of…
Uniting America with “America Divided”
By Independent Sector in Blog onLast Saturday in conjunction with the opening of the Smithsonian’s new African American Museum of History and Culture, I…
“If I’m Being Honest”: Vulnerability and Other Collaborative Reflections
By Dylan Fitzgerald onThis article explores critical questions that arise from the difficulty of incorporating equity into the culture, analysis, leadership, and…
Pulling the Threads Through
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Jeff MooreIndependent Sector’s 2015 Threads series sparked conversations across the country and across the sector. Threads brought together…
Charitable Sector Champions New African American Museum
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Kristina Gawrgy CampbellThe donor list of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) reads…
Art, History, and Our Common Future
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Candy HillA Conversation with Dr. Johnnetta ColeDr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole has served as the director of the Smithsonian’s…
A Conversation with Bryan Stevenson
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Claire Wellington2016 John W. Gardner Leadership Award WinnerThis summer, ISQ had the opportunity to speak with 2016 John…
Philanthropy: Do We Look Like America?
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Debra RaineyD5 Coalition and the “State of the Work” to Advance Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDiversity. Equity. Inclusion.“It’s tough, it…
Honoring Diversity and Promoting Inclusion in the Arts
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Sarah WachtelFrom education and mentorship to community outreach programs, nonprofit arts organizations are collaborating to encourage diversity, equity,…
Reflections from the D5 Coalition Co-chairs
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Debra Rainey“We are please – and also frustrated.”In an April 11, 2016 op-ed in The Chronicle of Philanthropy,…
Walk a Mile in My Shoes
By Independent Sector in Blog onBy Ashton WingateWhen we last saw Baltimore, it was on fire.Civil unrest over the death of Freddie Carlos Gray…
From Intention to Action: Building Diverse, Inclusive Teams in Education to Deepen Impact
By Dylan Fitzgerald onThis report evaluates the common disconnect between an organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and what they are doing…
White House Launch Spotlights Partnership for Native Youth
By Independent Sector in Blog onCompelling stories and powerful programs were lifted up at last week’s White House launch of a new partnership by…
Renewing the Commitment an ADA Compliance Guide for Nonprofits
By Dylan Fitzgerald onThis toolkit provides a roadmap for how nonprofits and foundations can progress in making their organizations compliant with the…
What If the Road to Inclusion Were Really an Intersection?
By Dylan Fitzgerald onThis whitepaper explores the issue of intersectionality, an important aspect of diversity, equity, and inclusion that organizations need to…
Introducing Independent Sector’s New Focus Area Hubs
By Independent Sector in Blog onIndependent Sector is excited to unveil the next stage of the journey we began last summer with Threads.Throughout our…
Racial Equity Tools Website
By Dylan Fitzgerald onThis website houses over 1,700 resources for individuals and organizations working towards race equity. It is an important resource…