Race and Place-based Philanthropy: Learnings from Funders Focused on Equitable Impact

This report, based on interviews with 12 place-based funders, provides insights into shifting towards equity-led giving. It highlights crucial practices such as internal mindset shifts, incorporating lived experiences into strategic planning, and developing inclusive peer-learning cohorts. The report notes that the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial justice reckoning significantly spurred funders to prioritize power dynamics and racial justice more intentionally in their philanthropic endeavors, aiming for more equitable and impactful outcomes in communities.