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About
The Essentials for Diversity in Giving (EDG) curriculum is used to support community foundations, non profit organizations and other institutions in educating their teams and donors on the benefits of collective philanthropy models, and the engagement of donors of color.
The curriculum includes individual and group exercises that illuminate the fundamentals of philanthropy from the perspective of communities of color in partnership with institutional philanthropy and community-based organizations.
Mission
The EDG experience goes beyond traditional training, guiding participants on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Develop
Create and share tools and resources that expand donor education and leadership among donors of color.
Strengthen
Highlight and reinforce the vital role that ethnic, tribal, and racial giving already contributes to the broader field of philanthropy.
Elevate
Position philanthropy as a field that is inclusive of all races and all classes.
Essentials for Diversity in Giving
Essentials for Diversity in Giving (EDG) is curriculum designed for organizations to catalyze their engagement with donors of color.
Our objectives are to better attract and engage donors of color, expand the messages and outreach tailored to them, and strengthen diversity within the broader culture of giving. Our curriculum is for:
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Community Foundation Staff & Leadership Professionals
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Community-Based Leaders & Grassroots Organizers interested in mobilizing giving
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Philanthropy Advisors & Donor-Advised Fund Managers
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Corporate Social Responsibility Leaders
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Board Members of Nonprofits and Philanthropic Institutions
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Academic Faculty and Researchers in Philanthropy or Community Development
Membership Opportunities
Membership offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, and make a collective impact.
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