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Precision Medicine Has a Data Equity Problem

NonProfit Quarterly

The HGP has undoubtedly contributed to scientific knowledge and medical breakthroughs by laying the foundation for understanding the genomic components of disease; however, the HGP repositories consist almost exclusively of European/White genomic data.

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Healing Society through the Archaeology of Self™: A Racial Literacy Development Approach

NonProfit Quarterly

This component provides a process for delving deeply into one’s own life experiences and peeling back the layers to uncover the complex dynamics—specifically of race and diversity—that shape our perspectives. Exercises on the topics of race, schools, family name, and neighborhoods open opportunities for self-examination to occur.

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Zero-Problem Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Current philanthropic work—as a leader of a prominent US-based foundation remarked at a recent Stanford PACS conference—leaves people exhausted. is oriented towards the future: building and maintaining health around a vision of “Zero Disease” as the foundation for a fulfilling life. Perhaps we should consider increasing our efforts.

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

Step 1: Laying the groundwork for effective board recruitment Before diving into the recruitment process, it’s essential to lay a strong foundation by thoroughly preparing your organization. Diversity metrics: Monitor the diversity of your board composition, including gender, race, ethnicity, age, and professional background.

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Living Beyond the Constructs: A Conversation with Cyndi Suarez and Marcus Walton

NonProfit Quarterly

MW: And so, I want to position that for funders, for people who are leading philanthropic organizations, to be able to think differently and workshop ideas for integration with peers, and grapple constructively with the myriad complexities associated with implementing racially equitable principles and practices. CS: He wants to do that.

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Mapping funding for racial justice: A political imperative

Candid

Over this time, we have had a glaring omission: our research has not captured funding related to race or ethnicity, despite significant and global human rights work in this area. And we have compounded the invisibility of those working for racial justice, Black liberation, and equity based on ethnic or racial identity.

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The Digital Economy Is Broken—But It’s Not Too Late

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Those who faced barriers in the offline world along the lines of gender, race, ethnicity or ability would find new opportunities. The digital economy thus has not only failed to deliver, but has exploited racial/ethnic, gender, and geopolitical hierarchies in the process.