Diversity / Equity / Inclusion

We seek diversity and inclusiveness in order to reflect the communities served, to ensure that a range of perspectives inform our approaches, and to strengthen our ability to respond effectively to a changing society.

SDG members have a notable history of responding to changing demographics in our diverse region and facilitating the inclusion of all people. To reflect this history and proactively advance the development of a diverse and responsive community, we establish diversity as a core issue and competency for philanthropic entities.

Articles

Dr. Robert K. Ross. "Philanthropy, Equity, and The Wizard." The Huffington Post. March 6, 2017.

Deborah Harrington. "Why Grantmaking Using a Racial Equity Lens is More Important Now Than Ever." Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy. November 23, 2016.

Tamara Lucas Copeland. "Nonprofits Need to Talk About Race, Not Just Diversity." The Daily WRAG. May 12, 2016

Allen, Tonya and Robert Ross. "Nine Ways Foundations Can Help Men and Boys of Color." The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Feb. 18, 2016.

Haberman, Audrey and Sindhu Knotz. "Five Ways to Improve Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Family Foundations." Philanthropy Northwest blog. Feb. 17, 2016.

Resources

Program Materials from 'Race Counts'

Program materials from RACE COUNTS: A New Data Tool for Grantmaking.

Program Materials from 'Rabble Rouser: Alan Jenkins'

In this presentation called "Ten Lessons for Talking About Equity in a New Era," Alan Jenkins of The Opportunity Agenda shared best practices and new approaches for moving hearts and minds and promoting solutions that advance equity across issues and communities.  He also shared the results of new public opinion and media research, highlight relevant case studies, and offer practical tips designed for donors and those they support.

Creating Change through Arts, Culture, and Equitable Development: A Policy and Practice Primer

Policy Link has released their report, “Creating Change through Arts, Culture, and Equitable Development: A Policy and Practice Primer” that highlights both promising and proven practices that demonstrate equity-focused arts and culture policies, strategies, and tools. 

Ten Lessons for Talking About Race, Racism and Racial Justice

As we strive to improve conversations about race, racism, and racial justice in this country, the environment in which we’re speaking seems to be constantly shifting. Yet, these conversations are more important than ever.

Race, Equity and Inclusion Action Guide: Seven Steps to Advance and Embed Race Equity and Inclusion Within Your Organization

One way to achieve social change in an organization is to incorporate race equity and inclusion at every stage of work.

All DEI Resources

Events

Diversity / Equity / Inclusion programming coming soon. In the meantime, take a look at our past events.

News

Tuesday, October 24, 2017
UNITY 2017: Advancing equity with an intersectional lens, and with our community at the center of our learning

"They call this work; we call this living.”

 

Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Inaugural Grants Awarded from New Fund Dedicated to Advancing Equity in San Diego

A new pooled grantmaking fund awarded its first round of grants totaling $320,000 to nonprofit collaborative efforts that support civic engagement, at-risk youth, workplace rights, and connecting families to available public benefits.

All DEI News