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Philanthropy Roundtable’s True Diversity initiative is dedicated to creating a more inclusive approach to embracing diversity — one that looks beyond physical characteristics alone.
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Junior Achievement’s BizTown: Combining In-Class and Hands-On Learning to Bring Civics to Life
Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with Andrew Oliver, founder of Do For One. Oliver works to address the problem of social exclusion by connecting disabled, socially isolated people living in New York City with others who can form relationships and respond to each person’s needs and interests.
In New Book, Ramaswamy Explains How America Became a Nation of Victims and Charts a Path Back to Excellence
Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with Andrew Oliver, founder of Do For One. Oliver works to address the problem of social exclusion by connecting disabled, socially isolated people living in New York City with others who can form relationships and respond to each person’s needs and interests.
Legal Overview & Recommendations for Employers
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (“DEI”) has become a major focus of corporate America. In recent years, for example, over $8 billion has been spent on diversity trainings annually in the United States, according to McKinsey & Company.
True Diversity: An Introduction
True Diversity puts people first. It recognizes and celebrates the fact that today’s America is a dynamic kaleidoscope of rich and important identities: racial, ethnic, sexual, religious, socioeconomic and many others—identities often so complex, nuanced and interwoven as to defy any simple classification of individuals.
Maureen and Kelly Hackett Respond to Critics of Family Foundations
Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with Andrew Oliver, founder of Do For One. Oliver works to address the problem of social exclusion by connecting disabled, socially isolated people living in New York City with others who can form relationships and respond to each person’s needs and interests.
Andrew Oliver: Building One-to-One Relationships for the Disabled
Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with Andrew Oliver, founder of Do For One. Oliver works to address the problem of social exclusion by connecting disabled, socially isolated people living in New York City with others who can form relationships and respond to each person’s needs and interests.
Philanthropy Roundtable Highlights Ken Griffin’s Philanthropic Achievements in New Video
On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Kenneth C. Griffin, founder of the global alternative investment firm Citadel, received Philanthropy Roundtable’s prestigious 2022 Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership, which honors a living philanthropist who has shown exemplary leadership through his or her charitable giving.
Research Finds Diversity Quotas Don’t Benefit Firms or Employees
In a new Philanthropy Roundtable paper, “Improving Board Diversity: Lessons from Sweden and Norway,” Patrice Onwuka reviews two very different approaches to increasing diversity on corporate boards – both mandatory and voluntary gender quotas – to determine the effectiveness of these approaches on increasing diversity.
Improving Board Diversity: Lessons from Sweden and Norway
The purpose of this report is to review examples of countries that have imposed both mandatory and voluntary gender quotas and determine the effectiveness of these actions.
Highlighting Hispanic Americans Who Are Strengthening Communities Through Private Philanthropy
As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, it is important to reflect on the achievements and contributions Hispanics are making within the philanthropic space. The month of celebration runs Read more…
2022 Simon-DeVos Prize Winner Ken Griffin Delivers “Real Impact” Through Philanthropy
During the chaotic early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenneth C. Griffin, founder of the global alternative investment firm Citadel, stepped up to tackle an urgent problem. He had just learned that one of his colleagues and her family were stuck in Wuhan, China, ground zero for an infectious disease sweeping across the globe.
Luis Iza: Building Bridges for Immigrant Families
To honor Hispanic American Heritage Month, Philanthropy Roundtable is highlighting The Open Door NJNY. Philanthropy Roundtable believes the American spirit is generous, with neighbor helping neighbor to uplift entire communities. Read more…
New Investigation Highlights Value of Right to Give Anonymously
A new analysis out of Bloomberg News takes a closer look at donor-advised funds and the private foundations that use them to help meet their charitable missions. The authors did Read more…
How the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities is “Working Smarter” to Take on Poverty
Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with James Sullivan, co-founder of the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) and professor of economics at Notre Dame University, and Heather Reynolds, managing director Read more…
How to Give to Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
Editor’s Note: This blog was updated on October 5, 2022. Philanthropy Roundtable is providing a list of organizations offering assistance to those affected in the region. However, given the immediate Read more…
Rabbi Sholom Lipskar: “Correcting the World” with Kindness
As the Jewish community celebrates the High Holidays, Philanthropy Roundtable recently interviewed Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, founder of the Shul and the Aleph Institute, to discuss how his faith informs his Read more…
Forgiving and Forgetting: How Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Can Remind Us of the Value of the Philanthropic Sector
President Biden recently announced a plan to forgive $10,000 to $20,000 in federal student loans for tens of millions of individuals across the country. According to an analysis released this Read more…
What Donors Can Learn from Succession Planning in Business
From the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical tensions, challenges at home and abroad over the last few years have caused some donors to revisit their approaches to philanthropy, according to a Read more…
How Philanthropists Can Cultivate an Era of Excellence in K-12 Education
Philanthropy Roundtable supports philanthropists working to promote K-12 school choice. We seek to eliminate the barriers families face when finding a great school and work to promote innovative options that Read more…