Peer Learning Initiatives JEDI Accelerator A year long peer-learning opportunity open to PFC members, helping move foundations’ JEDI strategies forward. Programs & Initiatives Peer Learning Initiatives JEDI Accelerator Propelling grantmakers’ JEDI priorities to action Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) have become pressing priorities for foundations in Canada. How do you start? How do you move from general commitment to action? PFC facilitates this community for foundations, comprised of leaders from across Canada that want to bring JEDI to life throughout their organization – from governance to grantmaking. Resources J.E.D.I. Collaborative JEDI Collaborative Summary Investment resources that embrace J.E.D.I principles. White Supremacy Culture in Organizations Summary A practical tool to understand specific ways that your organization does or does not create inclusivity. The tool names helpful and harmful practices. Is Your Foundation Leveraging the Power of Differences? Discussion Guide and Assessment Tool Summary This tool is based on extensive research and experience emerging from the Transforming Michigan Philanthropy (TMP) initiative of the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF). The initiative has developed a discussion and assessment tool to help foundation leaders begin essential conversations about the power of differences and determine the level of their organization’s readiness for growth. Self-Assessment for Foundation Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summary D5’s Self-Assessment presents five strategic action arenas of proven-effective policies and practices used by foundations across the country to advance DEI. D5 invites your foundation to complete the assessment to: (1) capture your current situation, (2) spark conversations about DEI and what is possible, and (3) identify tangible action steps that will improve your foundation’s effectiveness and strengthen its relevance in our increasingly diverse society. Grantmaking Practices Self Assessment Summary A 2 page checklist to determine which areas your foundation has made a lot, some or no progress towards activating equity and justice. Power Moves: Your essential philanthropy assessment guide for equity and justice Summary Helps foundations view their strategies and practices through the lens of the power-equity relationship. An extensive self-assessment toolkit to determine how well your foundation is building, sharing and wielding power and identify ways to transform your programs and operations for lasting, equitable impact. It includes ready-to-use guides, anecdotes and resources to help you on your power journey towards high-impact giving. Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Critical Issues Forum: Moving Forward on Racial Justice Philanthropy Summary In this edition of the Critical Issues Forum journal, the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE) presents reflections of activists and funders on a range of racial justice issues, taking lessons from the past two decades and identifying solutions for the future. Topics include funding at the intersection of race and gender, the leadership of people of color in transforming structural racism in the media, and case studies in how foundations are addressing the root causes of racism and disparities through grantmaking. How to Talk About Pronouns at Work: A Visual Guide Summary Pronouns are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to including people of all genders in your organization, but they make a whole lot of difference. This is an easy-to-understand visual guide. The examples focus on one set of pronouns–they/them–but the takeaways are useful for any pronouns. Anti-Black racism and Black communities Summary BLM resources in French. Diversity in Action: A BoardSource Toolkit Summary This resource will help you guide your client’s board to increase its diversity and adopt inclusive policies and practices. It provides case studies, sample policies and other materials that will create the culture needed to sustain the organization’s long-term commitment to DEI Diversity & Inclusion in the Foundation Boardroom: Voices of Diverse Trustees Summary This report harnesses the experiences of diverse individuals who served on boards to provide insight and knowledge on how to implement DEI within governance structures. Through the use of case studies, this report focuses on incorporating DEI in governance structures, especially at the board and leadership level and provides practical strategies that can be used by foundations in Canada. The Philanthropic Community’s Declaration of Action Summary The Declaration is meant to be signed by philanthropic organizations who wish to make a commitment to using their philanthropic resources in service to Reconciliation. Indigenous Communities The Philanthropic Community’s Declaration of Action Summary The Declaration is meant to be signed by philanthropic organizations who wish to make a commitment to using their philanthropic resources in service to Reconciliation. International Funders for Indigenous Peoples Summary A global donor affinity group dedicated to Indigenous peoples around the world. IFIP builds momentum toward a new movement in philanthropy that recognizes Indigenous communities as high-impact investments. Mikana Summary Mikana, which means path in the Anishinabe language, is an Indigenous non-profit organization whose mission is to work for social change by educating different audiences on the realities and perspectives of Indigenous peoples in Quebec. Mikana offers videos, workshops and accompaniment for organizations that wish to improve their understanding and inclusion of Indigenous communities. Indigenous-led nonprofit. Indigenous Reconciliation Group Summary Several adult education workshops and coaching on topics related to reconciliation: Increasing cultural competence, addressing racism, supporting Indigenous community capacity. Indigenous-owned consulting firm. Indigenous Reconciliation Group Summary Several adult education workshops and coaching on topics related to reconciliation: Increasing cultural competence, addressing racism, supporting Indigenous community capacity. Indigenous-owned consulting firm. Nahanee Creative Summary Offers workshops and organizational development support on decolonization. A range of offerings for organizations at many places in the journey: getting started, strengthening commitment and decolonizing implementation. Indigenous-owned consulting firm. Racial Equity Critical Issues Forum: Moving Forward on Racial Justice Philanthropy Summary In this edition of the Critical Issues Forum journal, the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE) presents reflections of activists and funders on a range of racial justice issues, taking lessons from the past two decades and identifying solutions for the future. Topics include funding at the intersection of race and gender, the leadership of people of color in transforming structural racism in the media, and case studies in how foundations are addressing the root causes of racism and disparities through grantmaking. How to Get Started: Envisioning a Race Equity Culture Summary AWAKE to WOKE to WORK: Building a Race Equity Culture. Designed as a reference tool in building capacity to advance race equity, this ProInspire publication provides resources and strategies to help move an organization from commitment to action. It describes how to effectively leverage seven strategic elements that are necessary in building a race equity culture, including senior leadership, board members, the community, metrics, and investment in staff capacity. Cultures of Giving: Energizing and Expanding Philanthropy By and For Communities of Color Summary This report shares the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s journey – its successes and mistakes – in supporting and expanding philanthropy by and for communities of color, giving your clients a case study in how to implement this approach. Using grantee profiles to illustrate the challenges and benefits, the publication describes a pilot grantmaking and field-building strategy known as Cultures of Giving, an effort to seed and grow a community of practice among leaders in the field. Racial Equity Resources for Philanthropy Summary A resource center to share a variety of resources, tools, articles, thought pieces, and more to help funders on the journey towards racial equity. Gender Lens Philanthropy Grantmaking Assessment Tool for Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice Funders: Increasing Support for WOC Leadership Summary This tool is intended to help grantmakers better support WOC leadership in advancing reproductive health, rights and justice. It builds on existing resources designed to assist funders in bringing a racial justice lens to their grantmaking, and draws on the experiences shared by many who, over several years, have worked within their institutions to build commitment to WOC leadership. Gender Transformative Philanthropy Summary Resources in this GrantCraft guide will help you support clients who want to achieve social change by funding gender equity projects. Concrete examples of opportunities to employ gender equity and address gender norms are included, as is a discussion of challenges and solutions to this approach, presented in a Q&A format. The guide – authored by TrueChild’s executive director, Riki Wilchins – also includes a list of 10 steps for your clients to use in applying a gender lens to their grantmaking process. Gender Transformative Giving: The Next Phase in Feminist Philanthropy? Summary This resource provides foundations with guidance on how to apply a gender lens to their work. Women’s Funding Network report provides relevant research and action steps to help you guide an organization through that process. It includes a range of practical tools, including a “gender dictionary,” a breakdown of what this approach means for both the grantmaker and grantees, and a dozen steps to take within your client’s organization, with peer funders, and with grant recipients. Gender-Lens Philanthropy: A practical guide for Canadian foundations Summary This guide is intended to help foundations increase the impact of their grantmaking by increasing the awareness of gender as an important factor throughout the organization and the granting process. There are many ways to apply a gender lens in philanthropy. This guide points to several opportunities and tools, some of which will work for a given foundation, and others will not. Gender Diversity & Inclusion How to Talk About Pronouns at Work: A Visual Guide Summary Pronouns are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to including people of all genders in your organization, but they make a whole lot of difference. This is an easy-to-understand visual guide. The examples focus on one set of pronouns–they/them–but the takeaways are useful for any pronouns. Best Practices for Non-Binary Inclusion in the Workplace Summary A helpful guide to create an inclusive workplace for non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals. 30+ Examples of Cisgender Privileges Summary An important aspect of trans inclusion is acknowledging cisgender privilege. If you are cisgender, here are some of the ways you may have benefitted from the alignment of your gender identity with your sex assigned at birth in the expected way. Disabilities Self-Assessment for Foundation Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summary D5’s Self-Assessment presents five strategic action arenas of proven-effective policies and practices used by foundations across the country to advance DEI. Supporting Inclusive Movements: Funding the Rights of Women with Disabilities Summary This brief explores funding at the intersection of women’s rights and disability rights and offers steps donors can take to ensure that their grantmaking is more inclusive of women with disabilities and to support this emerging movement. A Guide to Funding Disabilities and Special Needs Summary With both comprehensive background material and practical strategies, this guide takes an in-depth look at how funders can include individuals and families with disabilities in their work. Grant Making Practice Critical Issues Forum: Moving Forward on Racial Justice Philanthropy Summary In this edition of the Critical Issues Forum journal, the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE) presents reflections of activists and funders on a range of racial justice issues, taking lessons from the past two decades and identifying solutions for the future. Topics include funding at the intersection of race and gender, the leadership of people of color in transforming structural racism in the media, and case studies in how foundations are addressing the root causes of racism and disparities through grantmaking. How to Talk About Pronouns at Work: A Visual Guide Summary Pronouns are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to including people of all genders in your organization, but they make a whole lot of difference. This is an easy-to-understand visual guide. The examples focus on one set of pronouns–they/them–but the takeaways are useful for any pronouns. Anti-Black racism and Black communities Summary BLM resources in French. Diversity in Action: A BoardSource Toolkit Summary This resource will help you guide your client’s board to increase its diversity and adopt inclusive policies and practices. It provides case studies, sample policies and other materials that will create the culture needed to sustain the organization’s long-term commitment to DEI Diversity & Inclusion in the Foundation Boardroom: Voices of Diverse Trustees Summary This report harnesses the experiences of diverse individuals who served on boards to provide insight and knowledge on how to implement DEI within governance structures. Through the use of case studies, this report focuses on incorporating DEI in governance structures, especially at the board and leadership level and provides practical strategies that can be used by foundations in Canada. The Philanthropic Community’s Declaration of Action Summary The Declaration is meant to be signed by philanthropic organizations who wish to make a commitment to using their philanthropic resources in service to Reconciliation. Black Communities Anti-Black racism and Black communities Summary BLM resources in French. How to Manage When Things Are Not Okay (And Haven’t Been For Centuries) Summary Advice for leaders and managers of organizations on how to support their teams “at a time when things are not okay” – for example when there is an outbreak of racist violence. Muslim Communities National Council of Canadian Muslims Summary NCCM is a voice for Muslim civic engagement and the promotion of human rights in Canada. Up to date information on priorities for reducing Islamophobia and advancing the well-being of Muslim Canadians. Islamophobia in Canada Summary An overview of the recent history and current problems created by Islamophobia. Community Engagement How Philanthropy Support Organizations Understand & Advance Community Power Building Summary This report captures insights from interviews conducted in Fall 2019 with Philanthropy Support Organizations leaders who describe how their diverse members understand what it means to build community power; the perceived strengths and challenges of supporting this kind of work; and perspectives on how it may leverage foundation mission. The report also includes an extensive resource library of relevant literature and tools funders may turn to for this work Principles for Equitable and Inclusive Civic Engagement Summary This guide to transformative change invites community leaders, policy makers, planners, and community developers to share in Kirwan’s collective knowledge and experience with promoting equitable civic engagement and community development. Asian Communities Project 1907 Summary A set of articles and resources related to Anti-Asian racism, Asian identities, Indigenous allyship, and cross-racial solidarity and movement building. Related Videos Funding the Future: Feminist Philanthropy in Practice Funding the Future: Feminist Philanthropy in Practice Unconnected: How Can Philanthropy Close The Digital Divide in Canada In Conversation with Senator Ratna Omidvar Philanthropy and COVID-19 The Urgency of Promoting DEI From The Inside Out S01E02 – Rapid Fire Q&A with Sadia Zaman, Inspirit Foundation Data for Equity: Ensuring Inclusive Philanthropy COVID-19, Indigenous Perspectives & Solutions COVID-19, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI From the Ground Up: Equity-Focused Grantees in Philanthropy Related Events Webinars JEDI Accelerator Move your foundations’ JEDI strategy forward in 2021! A Peer-Learning Opportunity Open to PFC members. 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Webinars JEDI Accelerator Move your foundations’ JEDI strategy forward in 2021! A Peer-Learning Opportunity Open to PFC members. Grantmaking foundations that are non-members of PFC can participate under certain conditions