1. 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

2. 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

3. Diversity in Philanthropy Project (DPP): About Us Leadership With a Purpose A voluntary effort of leading philanthropy executives to increase field effectiveness through expanded diversity investments. A Time-Limited Campaign A three-year initiative (2007-2009) focused on diversity enhancements in board and staff representation, grant making and contracting.

4. Our Priorities Voluntary Peer-Support Encouraging voluntary leadership/peer support to realize the benefits of a more diverse sector. Transparent and Actionable Data Partnering with others to develop and share new research and knowledge. Tools, Practices and Talent Creating a long-term resource for accessing learning models, best practices and talent

5. Why Diversity? Values and Principles Link to Mission Program Effectiveness

6. Defining Diversity Race and Ethnicity Gender Geography Profession Socio-Economics Disability Sexual Orientation

7. Board-Related Issues and Opportunities The Board’s Role Board Recruitment Strategy Values vs. Representation Board Size Advisory Boards

8. Staff Recruitment & Retention Issues: 1 Organizational Culture Professional Recruiters Turnover Career Ladders

9. Staff Recruitment & Retention Issues: 2 Mid-Management Challenges Mentoring and Training Managing Conflict Organizational Culture

10. Program Investments: Grant Making Application Process Review Process Staff Incentives

11. Program Investments: Grantee Governance Board and Staff Diversity Capacity Building Intermediaries

12. Program Investments: Planning & Outreach Listening Tours Stakeholder Input Integrate Diversity in Planning Process

13. Program Investments “There should be a congruence between community needs and foundation strategic focus.” Gary D. Nelson, Ph.D. Healthcare Georgia Foundation

14. Program Investments: Special Programs & Initiatives Fellowships and Leadership Awards Capital Resources Population-Focused Initiatives

15. Contracting Bidding Process Communications Research Evaluation

16. Foundation Tracking & Reporting Internal Tracking and Reporting External Tracking and Reporting Voluntary/Mandatory? Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) Benchmarking Efforts

17. Diversity in Health Foundations Discussion Next Steps

18. 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

19. 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