The Problem with Implicit Bias in Grantmaking (Althea Lewis)
Implicit bias in grantmaking can be invisible, but its impact is visible when determining which organizations ultimately receive funding. This presentation discusses why grant funders should use data to examine their practices and ensure equitable access to funding for organizations serving marginalized populations.
Additional Resources
- Advancing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Grant Making
- https://grantadvisor.org/
- Unicorns Unite: How nonprofits and foundations can build EPIC Partnerships
- Decolonizing Wealth, indigenous wisdom to heal divides and restore balance by Edgar Villanueva.
- https://interactioninstitute.org/illustrating-equality-vs-equity/
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