Racial, Ethnic, Tribal Philanthropy: Leadership and Staffing
Once of the key decisions that needs to be made when starting a racial, ethnic, or tribal fund or foundation is who will lead the effort and who will keep it going on a daily basis. These are important decisions about leadership and staffing which must be made early on in the process.This section covers some of the core internal structure and organizational questions, with a particular focus on leadership and staffing decisions.
Materials
- Latino Endowment Fund Description (PDF)
A Sample Fund Description for the Latino Endowment Fund Located at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. - Board Job Description: Asian Pacific Fund (PDF)
Recommended board job description of the Asian Pacific Fund. - Alabama Black Belt Invests in Young Leaders (PDF)
The Black Belt Community Foundation, located in the Black Belt of Alabama, is working to grow the next generation of philanthropic leadership. - History of the Black Belt Community Foundation (PDF)
Documents the impetus and initial planning and development of the Black Belt Community Foundation. - Board Leadership
Provides information and suggestions on how to create the best leadership structure for your racial, ethnic or tribal fund.
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Links
- Options for Designing Your Tribal Philanthropic Program
The first component of First Nations Development Institute's Strengthening Native American Philanthropy Manual; created to help tribes start their own foundations or other formalized philanthropic models. - Youth on Board
The mission of Youth on Board is to help young people and adults think differently about each other so that they can work together to change society. - United Way
Many United Way organizations provide trainings for boards. Find your local United Way to determine what is available in your area.
