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Giving Back, Giving Together: Starting a Giving Circle in Your Community

This brochure written by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy is a brief guide for starting a giving circle.  


Diversity and Inclusion in the Foundation Boardroom: Voices of Diverse Trustees

This 2012 publication from the Council of Michigan Foundations presents the practical knowledge and experiences of diverse individuals who have served on Michigan foundation boards and provides a compelling context for foundations seeking to build diversity and create an inclusive culture in the boardroom.  


Women and Giving

This 2012 guide, by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, as part of the Philanthropy Roadmap Series, addresses specific considerations for women donors as they approach their philanthropy. This guide is for both established and emerging donors and is meant to help women delve further into the potential growth and fulfillment that can come from giving.    


Grantmaking with a Racial Equity Lens

In this 2007 guide byGrantCraft, in partnership with the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity, grantmakers explain why a focus on racial equity gives them a powerful “lens” for understanding and advancing their work. Through firsthand experiences, the guide offers advice on promoting and deepening foundations’ commitment to racial equity, both internally and in the programs […]


Glasspockets.org

Glasspockets.org is a web site created by the Foundation Center focused on transparency in philanthropy. The website serves to inspire private foundations to achieve greater openness in their communications and practices.