Led by Renee Feruffino, ILD '16
Vice President of Development, Women's Foundation of Colorado

Recommended Reading/Viewing

Everyday Donors of Color, August 2021      
Philanthropy So White 2021 (YouTube link)
No Longer Talking About Race with While People blog post and book by Reni Eddo-Lodge

Each organization must undergo internal work and ask whether they are doing the work to be able to steward and connect with donors of color.

This could look like:

• Direct investment in black entrepreneurship
• Establishing giving circles that reflect common values and build community, shared impact
• Highlight causes that are personal and hyper local

Representation and Participation on Board of Directors and Investment Committees Matters

• Consider the Data
  --Board Source: 78% of board member were white
  --Center for Effective Philanthropy: Of 218 Foundations, more than half (57%) had fewer than 25% people of color representation on their board.
• Building authentic relationships and inviting donors of color to serve in leadership roles in your organization demonstrate commitment and show your donors that you are walking the talk