Continuing the Conversation

In the session led by the Diversity Awareness Partnership (DAP) two weeks ago we talked about unconscious bias and its' impact as well as race relations in St. Louis. Continuing that dialogue is valuable given the importance of diversity and inclusion to our work within the Foundation and the greater community. 

For conversations that are both engaging and inclusive, we should observe the following guidelines. This will keep the conversation dynamic, on topic, and, most importantly, a dialogue not a debate. 

• Respect the diversity of each other’s views. Work to understand both intent and impact.
• Seek to be a continuous learner by approaching these conversations as source of new information

The Foundation Review: Racial Equity Grantmaking

The Foundation Review and the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) co-edited the most recent issue focused on Racial Equity Grantmaking.  It contains articles written by leaders in the field of philanthropy who are taking on the necessary and important work towards achieving racial equity.

In conjunction with the issue, they sponsored a webinar, Being the Change You Want to See: Three Foundations' Paths Toward Racial Equity," in which three foundation leaders discussed the work that