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D5 Webinar: Elusive Philanthropy Data

Today, many foundations track and share data about DEI differently, or not at all. Despite the mountains of data that foundations do collect, philanthropy still cannot speak reliably about its impact. In this webinar, Brenda Henry-Sanchez of the Foundation Center, Eric Henderson, a communications professional with years of experience in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, […]


Take 5 Webinar- Available Online!

On February 19th, D5 hosted a webinar on the Take 5 Campaign, and how the philanthropy field can get involved. D5’s director, Kelly Brown, gave an overview of the campaign as well as shared the tools and resources that D5 offers to those who want to take action in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) […]


D5 Launches “Take 5” Campaign to Empower Champions to Advance DEI

Today, D5 is launching the Take 5 Campaign, an initiative to empower champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and inspire foundations to take action. The campaign capitalizes on our most valuable resource—people—by helping them engage others in promoting and advancing DEI. The Take 5 Campaign mobilizes champions of DEI to build support for the movement among peers […]


SCAN OF PHILANTHROPY IDENTIFIES “5 Ms” KEY TO ADVANCING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

While Analysis of Policies, Practices, & Programs Reveals Factors in Successful DEI Advancement, Opportunities Remain to Institutionalize Practices & Address Equity CHICAGO, IL – A scan of philanthropy commissioned by the D5 Coalition has revealed emerging trends within the sector to successfully advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The comprehensive scan, which reviewed written and […]


Mapping PFFs: D5’s New and Improved PFF Directory

by: Mae Hong, Director, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ Chicago Office Population-Focused Funds (PFFs) are a vital part of the philanthropic sector. Since the 1970s, PFFs have been a powerful and growing force for social change. They are giving vehicles established by and for members of racial, ethnic, tribal, gender, sexual-orientation, and other identity-based groups to address […]