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Philanthropy in a Changing Society: Achieving Effectiveness through Diversity

This 2008 report by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is the first of three publications on diversity in philanthropy. This report provides information on how the field’s approach to diversity has evolved and the major strategies and programs that have been piloted. The purpose of this report is to offer background on the historical and current state […]


How Many People Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender?

This 2011 report, written by Gary J. Gates at The Williams Institute at UCLA, draws on national and state population surveys in an effort to determine the size of the LGBT population. It underscores the challenges associated with collecting accurate information and the importance of this data for public policy and research relative to the […]


Diversity on Foundation Boards of Directors: One Out of Four Private Foundation Directors is a Person of Color

This 2009 brief written by Christian González-Rivera of the Greenlining Institute presents figures on the staff and board diversity of the 46 largest foundations. This report highlights the need for foundations to become more aware of the opportunities presented by our increasingly diverse nation and to incorporate the values of diversity into all levels of […]