Racial Equity

Controlling What's Taught in Ohio Schools Part 2 webinar recording

Publication date: 
04/2022

At this webinar, members heard from the staff at Rally, a national advocacy organization focused on moving the needle on systematic issues. Coalition members from Honesty for Ohio Education spoke about their work locally to ensure that every child regardless of their race, background or ZIP code, has access to high-quality, honest education. New legislation in the Ohio legislature, HB 616, is the third censorship bill that has been introduced during the 134th Ohio General Assembly. These bills put the future of our schools, students and families in jeopardy.

Resource Type: 
Program Recording
Topic: 
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Education
Racial Equity

Funders on the Journey: Philanthropy Ohio Racial Equity Capacity Assessment 2022

Publication date: 
01/2022

Funders on the Journey captures a snapshot in time of the racial equity journeys of 24 funders in Ohio. This collection of reflections and data builds on our 15-year history of work engaging philanthropy in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that offer the opportunity for our members – from those just beginning to think about equity work to those well along on their journey – to get a sense of where they are on their individual journeys. This report compiles, analyzes and presents anonymized collective data and insights that illuminate the efforts, aspirations, successes and challenges of participating funders as they strive toward racial justice. The Racial Equity Capacity Assessment Executive Summary summarizes the key themes, key findings and recommendations for future action for Ohio funders.

Resource Type: 
Research
Topic: 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Funding Area: 
Racial Equity

Adapting and Reimagining our Grantmaking Webinar Recording

Publication date: 
02/2021

This Midwest Community Foundation Webinar hosted by the Council of Michigan Foundations explored these timely questions: What is your purpose as a grantmaker now and into the future? How are you adapting your grantmaking to stay accountable to your community, particularly Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities? What is the story that your foundation wants to tell about this experience five years from now?

Ohio philanthropy supports race and gender equity

Release Date: 
03/04/2021

As February / Black History Month comes to a close and March / Women’s History Month dawns, a focus on excellence in leadership is fitting to uplift all that is deserving of philanthropic and social impact investment. Focusing on the struggles of our past has its place – so that we never forget. But highlighting the excellence in our legacies provides a vital and proactive perspective.

News type: 
Blog Post
Funding Area: 
Racial Equity
Women and Girls
Blog post category: 
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
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