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In 2018, Funders for LGBTQ Issues set out to survey the board and staff of foundations in order to identify how many LGBTQ people worked in philanthropy. In the process, the organization realized that it had an opportunity to not only ask about sexual orientation and gender identity but also to inquire about a range of personal identifiers. With the inaugural Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals (DAPP) Survey, Funders for LGBTQ Issues asked participants to identify their role within their foundation, their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, and disability status. This report lays out the results of the DAPP survey in aggregate form.
Workshop Track #1: Innovation
Dynamic Data: Using Data to Inform Funding & Program Decisions -- Columbus Ballroom A
Funders and nonprofits are increasingly utilizing data to help inform their decision-making and develop solutions to pressing community needs. Workshop participants will learn from data-informed organizations about how they are using data to build in-depth community profiles to guide funding and program planning.
While cross-sector collaborations in support of local education reform show promise, they also often face challenges. This series of case studies found that that collaborations required "a credible and compelling rationale" as well as committed local advocates.
Learn to cut the stigmatizing labels. DEI expert and social entrepreneur Trabian Shorters is speaking at Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia's fall conference on Nov. 2, 2018.
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Arts and culture-driven enterprises are catalyzing positive impact in communities, from increasing resource access for underrepresented artists to stewarding culture in changing neighborhoods.
In 2016, Liz Dozier launched Chicago Beyond, an impact investor that backs the fight for youth equity by fueling ideas, organizations, and people.