Angela Glover Blackwell delivered the keynote address for the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmaker's Annual Meeting earlier this month with a message on the importance of equity.
Philanthropy Northwest has just released two big new publications: "Vision and Voice: The Role of Leadership and Dialogue in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" and "Philanthropy and the Renewal of Democracy: Is It Time to Step Up Our Game?"
The Council on Foundations is seeking nominations for its prestigious awards program, which recognizes excellence in philanthropy and honors exemplary leaders for their dedication in uplifting the sector.
Eric Weinheimer has been named the new President and CEO of Donors Forum, effective July 1, 2014. He will succeed Valerie S. Lies, who will retire on June 30 after 27 years in that position.
This webinar will inform foundation staff about all of the details of the Simplify project - what it is, the benefits, the history and future vision, how you can use it, what it costs and when it will be available.
The D5 Coalition has recently launched the Take 5 Campaign, an initiative to empower champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and inspire foundations to take action.
Foundations on the Hill, an annual event hosted by the Forum with the support of the Council on Foundations and, is designed to inform members of Congress about the important role foundations play in improving communities across the country and around the world.
The KM Initiative, guided by regionals in the KM Partners Group, continues to attract attention from the Drupal and Salesforce communities for it's scope and innovation.
In partnership with Johns Hopkins University, Washington Regional Associations of Grantmakers has announced a new initiative: The Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility.
The Frey Chair for Family Philanthropy program at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and 21/64, a nonprofit consulting practice specializing in next gen and multigenerational strategic philanthropy, have released Next Gen Donors: Respecting Legacy, Revolutionizing Philanthropy.