Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Philanthropy New York, we have no shortage of will to see equity-centered change management succeed in our organization and within our ecosystem, but we are just beginning to fully appreciate the different skills and courage required for the work.

Travis Baird, a Program Officer at the Maverick Capital Foundation, shares how his personal identity has guided his experiences and work within the philanthropic sector and names three tensions he's experienced while making funding decisions.

With the new slated to go into effect in New York City in November 2022, many employers are reexamining how salaries align with their values, and whether race has played a historical role in determining compensation practices.

The Pinkerton Foundation is on a journey to advance racial equity in the communities we care about through work done by the organizations we support. We know we are not alone.