April 30, 2009

GIH Audio Conference April 30, 2009

Diversity in Philanthropy Case Study

Best Practices in Health Foundations

Gary D. Nelson, Ph.D., Julie Tugend & Henry A. J. Ramos

Agenda

• Welcome

Faith Mitchell, Grantmakers In Health

• Introduction to the Diversity in Philanthropy Project

Henry Ramos, Mauer Kunst Consulting

• Expanding Diversity and Inclusiveness

Gary Nelson, Healthcare Georgia Foundation

• Lessons and Best Practices for Promoting Inclusivity and Effectiveness

Julie Tugend, formerly of The California Endowment

• Open Discussion

Diversity in Philanthropy Project (DPP): About Us

Leadership With a PurposeA voluntary effort of leading philanthropy executives to increase field effectiveness through expanded diversity investments.

A Time-Limited CampaignA three-year initiative (2007-2009) focused on diversity enhancements in board and staff representation, grant making and contracting.

Our Priorities

Voluntary Peer-SupportEncouraging voluntary leadership/peer

support to realize the benefits of a more diverse sector.

Transparent and Actionable DataPartnering with others to develop and

share new research and knowledge.

Tools, Practices and TalentCreating a long-term resource for

accessing learning models, best practices and talent

Why Diversity?

• Values and Principles

• Link to Mission

• Program Effectiveness

Defining Diversity

• Race and Ethnicity• Gender• Geography• Profession• Socio-Economics• Disability• Sexual Orientation

Board-Related Issues and Opportunities

• The Board’s Role

• Board Recruitment Strategy

• Values vs. Representation

• Board Size

• Advisory Boards

Staff Recruitment & Retention Issues: 1

• Organizational Culture

• Professional Recruiters

• Turnover

• Career Ladders

Staff Recruitment & Retention Issues: 2

• Mid-Management Challenges

• Mentoring and Training

• Managing Conflict

• Organizational Culture

Program Investments: Grant Making

• Application Process

• Review Process

• Staff Incentives

Program Investments: Grantee Governance

• Board and Staff Diversity

• Capacity Building

• Intermediaries

Program Investments: Planning & Outreach

• Listening Tours

• Stakeholder Input

• Integrate Diversity in Planning Process

Program Investments

“There should be a congruence between community needs and foundation strategic focus.”

Gary D. Nelson, Ph.D.

Healthcare Georgia Foundation

Program Investments: Special Programs & Initiatives

• Fellowships and Leadership Awards

• Capital Resources

• Population-Focused Initiatives

Contracting

• Bidding Process

• Communications

• Research

• Evaluation

Foundation Tracking & Reporting

• Internal Tracking and Reporting

• External Tracking and Reporting

Voluntary/Mandatory?

• Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) Benchmarking Efforts

Diversity in Health Foundations

• Discussion

• Next Steps

CEO Top Tips: Part 1

• Self-Assess• Adopt a Board Diversity Statement• Establish a Diversity Agenda and a

Diversity-Friendly Culture• Align the Organization’s Work with its

Values• Manage Conflicts Proactively

CEO Top Tips: Part 2

• Develop New Leadership• Do Homework on Diverse Communities• Strengthen Grantmaking Policies• Build CBO Capacity in Diverse Communities• Monitor and Report Diversity Performance

Data• Don’t Give Up