Systems of Accountability: Strengthening Our Institutional Practices and Structures by Fiona Kanagasingam https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o Reflecting on you / your team's role, identify 1-2 choice points where you can integrate an equity lens in your work. PLEASE BE SURE TO INDICATE YOUR GROUP NUMBER IN YOUR POSTS BELOW. en-us 2023-08-07 15:00:54 UTC 2023-08-16 17:57:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Ask: What are some current practices or approaches that (unintentionally) create bias and barriers? What are the (unintended) consequences? Who benefits? Who is burdened or disadvantaged? FionaKanagasingam https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2657323317 2023-08-07 15:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2657323317 Ask: How could we create more diversity, inclusion, or equity? ​What standard practices can be implemented to "lock in" equity as a systematic priority? FionaKanagasingam https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2657323943 2023-08-07 15:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2657323943 Workgroups and collaborative opportunities https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662472322 Who participates in what workgroups? ]]> 2023-08-15 14:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662472322 #3 - RFPs https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662472780 Who we are inviting to submit a proposal.]]> 2023-08-15 14:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662472780 Rm 30: shifting how we think about who are the "experts" we bring in / solicit for input mhvinluan https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473036 2023-08-15 14:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473036 7: add writers to pool to create diversity https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473153 2023-08-15 14:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473153 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473272 Using the same firms year after year (#14)]]> 2023-08-15 14:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473272 Who we bring in as consultants. #30 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473373 2023-08-15 14:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473373 Tend to work with larger organizations because larger organizations lower probability of error and more controls in place https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473463 2023-08-15 14:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473463 30 - grantee assessment and surveys https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473514 whose feedback do we prioritize

]]> 2023-08-15 14:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473514 External Reviews https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473596 Do we chose people who are closest to the problem

]]> 2023-08-15 14:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473596 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473678 Who we ask to participate as external reviewers on CFPs and ad hoc proposals; tends to be perspectives we engage frequently]]> 2023-08-15 14:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473678 Consultant Selection and Timing (rm32) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473703 When trying to identify a consultant, Foundation used a status quo turnaround time, which didn't work to the benefit of minority owned consultancies. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473703 Open Calls/CFPs (6) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473776 Discouraged from doing open calls as its more work from the PO, but this limits opportunity and access. This means we're mostly doing outreach to the people we already know/work with, or who are established enough that we know of them. Limits who can be building relationships with RWJF. 

Opportunity for growth: Funding more MSIs, tribal organizations. Need to be open to marketing to and doing targeted outreach to make sure we're getting outside of our usual suspects. 


]]> 2023-08-15 14:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473776 #3 - CFP/RFPs https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473833 The language we use - is it on a reading level for everyone? Should they be translated to other languages?

]]> 2023-08-15 14:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473833 The choices we make about grantees https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473842 Grantees are often selected at the individual level (ad-hoc especially). How we solicit external feedback or feedback from the individual often has bearing on what biases are introduced? How can we name and check our biases? Make them more transparent? ]]> 2023-08-15 14:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473842 20 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473905 President's reserve pool of funds - only some people at some orgs know to ask for our support (usually white orgs)]]> 2023-08-15 14:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473905 Equity Audit of Renewals [4] https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473941 2023-08-15 14:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662473941 Network https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474007 If we are relying on our networks for selecting grantees or contractors, how diverse are our networks?]]> 2023-08-15 14:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474007 29 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474054 Education bias - especially in selecting grantees and in hiring for internal roles]]> 2023-08-15 14:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474054 Timeline Shift (rm32) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474282 Slowing down both recruitment process as well as timeline of the project]]> 2023-08-15 14:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474282 7: re procurement, we tend to work with same folks over and over for ease https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474286 2023-08-15 14:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474286 #5 Support to the same partners over time https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474402 2023-08-15 14:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474402 20 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474465 Events supported by president's reserves have to be related to equity now]]> 2023-08-15 14:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474465 how we make decisions for end of year funding (surplus funding) mhvinluan https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474563 2023-08-15 14:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474563 16: How internal policies are developed and implemented. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474567 2023-08-15 14:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474567 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474701 The tables we set for folks and who we deem important in various conversations.]]> 2023-08-15 14:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474701 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474740 9 a barrier/opportunity -- engage early/first the people most affected (the people who interact the most with grantees and vendors) on changing practices]]> 2023-08-15 14:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474740 1 networks https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474867 We tend to work with people we have relationships, internal to RWJF network, and that is a place where bias can come in. Also comes up externally. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662474867 All porfolios/teams working consistantly https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475058 2023-08-15 14:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475058 20 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475089 timelines and priorities for a quick timeline over an equitable outcome]]> 2023-08-15 14:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475089 24 - framework used for products, processes and people - in terms of processes naming source of the deal - a lot are from referrals which can be biased. Team needs to have better infrastructure to potentially have "open calls" https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475190 2023-08-15 14:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475190 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475261 Reliance on written concepts to develop ad hoc grants]]> 2023-08-15 14:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475261 30 - open calls https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475275 how do we maximize open calls as unique access points to RWJF/our team and work creatively within legal/financial parameters that are a reality of competitive calls for proposals

]]> 2023-08-15 14:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475275 28 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475296 Who is the person taking the first pass at defining the problem (e.g. job evaluation), and are they the one closest to the problem or the work? Top down or bottom up? ]]> 2023-08-15 14:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475296 External reviewer selection https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475340 2023-08-15 14:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475340 Pricing (rm32) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475355 Being willing to pay a higher price for BIPOC-led organizations, since they don't always have the capacity to charge lower rates, or they may underbid their value to get in the door. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475355 Room 22 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475397 Program finance has looked at its practices for financial reviews and incorporated some changes and continue to do so. Workgroups on financial reviews of both grantees and contractors. Through participation on SNAP! And we have a new workgroup looking at applications and unintended barriers language creates. CFP/RFP language may unintentionally biased. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475397 Include the time cost of working with new partners in budgets and timeline estimates [4] https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475408 2023-08-15 14:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475408 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475568 alternative options for prospective grantees to share ideas]]> 2023-08-15 14:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475568 #5 Create a community of practice to spread support to BIPOC journals https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475575 2023-08-15 14:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475575 13: time can be an artificial barrier which can lead us to not doing robust equitable processes (e.g. rebids) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475613 2023-08-15 14:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475613 30: Naming bias https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475816 Since we all have biases, how can we name them and make them known. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475816 25 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475860 Repetitive supplier contracting - bias toward the familiar]]> 2023-08-15 14:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475860 7: when i have Qs about my work, it is hard to go out of comfort zone and ask new ppl. prefer to stick with ppl who are like me https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475963 2023-08-15 14:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662475963 20 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662476384 Ask ourselves what the actual consequence will be to delaying a timeline if that delay will help a BIPOC grantee/contractor? Why can't we delay?]]> 2023-08-15 14:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662476384 16: How the ability to interact with the members of the Board is controlled/determined. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662476508 2023-08-15 14:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662476508 1 External Network https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662476629 national advisory councils, Hill briefings, etc. are places where we go to the people we tend to be closest to. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662476629 adding equity audits at GMC choice points in our processes. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662476764 2023-08-15 14:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662476764 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477335 This education bias also impacts our hiring. What are the written or unwritten rules around what degrees are needed for each roles? ]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477335 Inertia https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477376 There's a time cost when onboarding new partners that RWJF has seem unwilling to pay. [4]]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477376 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477459 Look for ways to broadcast our grantee research outputs that are DEI focused]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477459 3 application language https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477581 2023-08-15 14:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477581 7: creature comforts... too hard to give up! https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477585 2023-08-15 14:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477585 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477627 Foundation or team wide grantee onboarding and offboarding.]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477627 Soliciting Feedback on Proposals (rm32) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477644 Thinking about who you ask, what you ask, and how the information is used and if there will be any meaningful change brought about from the request.]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477644 20 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477651 Inviting speakers internally or for a conference - we used to provide funds that are requested. More "in the know" (white or academic) speakers know they can ask for much more than newer/bipoc/women speakers]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477651 30 - language and jargon https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477691 who finds our language easy to understand and accessible? how might we change our language to more clearly communicate with prospective practitioners and partners]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477691 Open Solicitation - #30 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477697 How can we consider this opportunity to solicit great ideas and consider the equity implications and the burdens on the applicants. And hold that in balance with how many we "reject" from funding because of our constraints. How can we make this a more equitable process?]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477697 Are we biased in size of grant? https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477750 Program officers (while needing to work with finance) generally set size of grant. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477750 18: In hiring, sometimes we let the notion of not having enough females in our field, lead us to hiring policies that impact this minority group negatively. In order to help this, we mus be intentional when looking for candidates with and EDI lense. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477806 2023-08-15 14:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477806 Room 22 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477824 Tailored budget templates and guidelines for a program that was supporting smaller community-based organizations.  Should these guidelines be applied more broadly - not just for specific programs.  We may be making assumptions about organizations that are biased. 

]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477824 13 Valuing expertise over lived experience https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477846 2023-08-15 14:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477846 #13:perceived barriers are time, valuing formal education over expertise of lived experience https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477916 2023-08-15 14:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477916 contracting https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477924 Rebidding and finding new firms. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662477924 20 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662478081 Making sure speakers on a "main stage" are all receiving the same amount of support ($)]]> 2023-08-15 14:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662478081 30 - strategy transparency https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662478773 how can we be more clear with the field about what we do and don't work on so that this isn't insider (e.g. existing grantees) knowledge ]]> 2023-08-15 14:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662478773 Status Quo Science Norms & Hierarchies https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662478845 Are we aware of where RWJF is reinforcing science norms and hierarchies. [4]]]> 2023-08-15 14:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662478845 19: IT Accessibility https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479258 Managing and providing guidance on introduction of systems or applications from other areas of the Foundation ]]> 2023-08-15 14:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479258 20 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479600 Providing sites funds for site visits - usually a relatively small amount for the amount of work they do. Board site visits locations received more funding than others.]]> 2023-08-15 14:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479600 #3 - not including the right/appropriate dept/people who are proximal in the work/process. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479797 2023-08-15 14:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479797 Group 2 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479823 Overhead/indirect costs that we pay to grantees need to be higher. The low pay affects salaries, ability for nonprofits to function, etc. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479823 Contract Implementation https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479830 How do we get into our own way once we hire contractors to implement programming for us? If they are the experts, why do we tend to over insert ourselves? ]]> 2023-08-15 14:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479830 Open Science https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479900 Go beyond the who and what, to get at the systems level change. 
RWJF could put out RFPs with equity expectations of the field sends a signal. [4]]]> 2023-08-15 14:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479900 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479940 9 a barrier is having the time and space to get into discussion about current practices and ways to change]]> 2023-08-15 14:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479940 Room 1: the "relational" nature of work within RWJF. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479993 So much of your work - and trajectory - at RWJF is determined by the internal network you build, which opens up significant opportunities for bias. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662479993 16: How support to smaller organizations is structured (e.g., when do we require fiscal sponsors or other conditions to make an award happen). https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480018 2023-08-15 14:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480018 20 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480059 Standardizing the funds for all site visits]]> 2023-08-15 14:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480059 Funders Setting the Table (rm32) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480061 When funders are the ones setting the table to do collaborative work, we must also include an impartial moderator to support that work. Especially since the groups didn't organize around the work themselves. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480061 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480093 Recalibrate what we expect from firms to allow for onboarding / new firm relationship development (#14)]]> 2023-08-15 14:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480093 Be mindful and respectful of personal information we add into our database regarding our Contact records. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480465 2023-08-15 14:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480465 Room 22 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480587 Obtain grantee feedback through a broad survey. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480587 New employee onboarding on GM processes. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480652 2023-08-15 14:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480652 Expanding our CFP reach (6) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480715 - Actively cultivating relationships with groups we don't usually work with.
- Not relying on our communication firms alone to market our CFPs. 
- Something we've tried is prioritizing MSIs as groups we were looking to fund (called this out in a CFP). TBD whether it was successful. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480715 19: Inclusive Conversations & Engagement https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480721 Being part of decision-making panels and conversations end-to-end]]> 2023-08-15 14:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480721 Hard to have a conversation about bias and barriers when 10% of our staff will be required to begin paying to travel to work next year unless they move to Princeton, NJ which is not a place many of us can afford to live. (Nor a place where our communities, families and friends live!) This entire exercise feels hypocritical if our internal policies are harmful and inequitable. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480769 2023-08-15 14:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480769 13: tend to bias traditional learning experience for our staff (e.g. comnet) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480838 2023-08-15 14:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480838 24 - identifying the right individuals for decision making can be difficult depending on the complexity of a deal (internal infrastructure is not clear) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480927 2023-08-15 14:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662480927 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481191 9 on vendor selection, starting to ask more equity based questions - very aware now of what we are looking for]]> 2023-08-15 14:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481191 Room 22 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481323 Does our indirect cost policy provide the opportunity for feedback from grantees when they need more support. That they feel confident and empowered to have an open dialogue. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481323 Group 2 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481352 Equity audits]]> 2023-08-15 14:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481352 Standard expectations when RFPs are released. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481366 checklist of considerations [4]]]> 2023-08-15 14:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481366 7: ask Qs of those who are not like you https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481629 2023-08-15 14:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481629 Group 2 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481707 Taxonomy and coding - bringing more people into this work to expand the diversity and experience in the coding]]> 2023-08-15 14:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481707 19: Vendor & Consultant Selection https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481731 identifying and screening vendors and consultants via RFP process, etc. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481731 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481889 9 - we have a bias against "smaller" vendors - that they may not have all the things to offer. but need to try them anyway]]> 2023-08-15 14:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481889 24 - timelines are prohibitive - both internal (staff) and external (manager) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481915 2023-08-15 14:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481915 13: valuing expertise over lived experience https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481957 Who we choose to show up in our imagery and visuals; stock images -- another example is internally who gets to talk in meetings (biases those who are extroverts)]]> 2023-08-15 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662481957 30 - program management https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662482379 - how do we manage relationships particularly with newer grantees, grantees who are with smaller or lower capacity orgs
- how do we "show up" for grantees, particularly where our support and presence are meaningful to their visibility and credibility?
- how do we shift our grant periods and renewal processes to be more transparent so grantees have more clarity on our plans for ongoing partnership]]> 2023-08-15 14:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662482379 5 Reviewers who are community members https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662482587 Completely different kind of discussion that challenges who we recommend for funding]]> 2023-08-15 14:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662482587 Create Team tools. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662482659 [4]]]> 2023-08-15 14:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662482659 19: Communication https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662483302 Sending notes and updates to entire team for visibility and awareness + understanding how decisions are being made and rationale + prioritization. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662483302 7: as PAA, i can find platforms and tools other than the typical ones https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662483480 2023-08-15 14:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662483480 20 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662483658 Looking at who is sponsoring events that WE choose to attend, who is on our task forces, who we are including on steering committees]]> 2023-08-15 14:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662483658 #3 - Salutations in Emails https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662483722 Asking the PO for the proper salutation when inviting a proposal to eliminate disrespectfulness.

Emails in A&R have eliminated the salutation of Ms, Mr, Mrs. to "hello"]]> 2023-08-15 14:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662483722 Room 22 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662483751 Be open and flexible to continuously review and update our policies. Act more quickly.]]> 2023-08-15 14:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662483751 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662484045 Consider impact through non-mainstream media / channels to reach communities and audiences (#14)]]> 2023-08-15 14:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662484045 Group 2 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662484341 PSO relationships - we could take a deeper look into their demographics before deciding who to fund]]> 2023-08-15 14:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662484341 1 Cascade effects https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662484521 not just a question of finding different groups to do the same work, but also recognizing the changes that will come from that. Might be different work. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662484521 17. Good Stewards https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662484804 Clearer definitions around what it means to be a good steward of our resources?]]> 2023-08-15 14:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662484804 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662484827 9 how do we work with new vendors who may not have what we need... need better strategies to learn about new vendors and build a relationship

]]> 2023-08-15 14:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662484827 16: Making an analysis of potential equity impacts an intentional part of our analyses. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485022 2023-08-15 14:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485022 24 - small managers may not have the same institutional practices that larger companies have and their infrastructure may be unable to support our investment requirements https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485120 2023-08-15 14:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485120 18: We must address the issue of not having enough females in our field by presenting successful role models that can show these groups that it is possible to succeed in STEM related fields regardless or your race/gender and/or background. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485159 2023-08-15 14:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485159 29 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485194 Having a group of equity aligned intermediaries for programming. Having a list of equity aligned evaluators, meeting planners, etc. that might be from smaller orgs and can be pre-reviewed. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485194 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485212 Intentional internal storytelling to share experiences of all staff across departments (#14)]]> 2023-08-15 14:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485212 20 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485404 Creating more spaces for affinity as an organization - need opportunities to connect as humans to get to know each other (helping this work feel less check the box and more relational)]]> 2023-08-15 14:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485404 Group 2 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485418 Option to be more flexible when needed with applications - better accessibility. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485418 More Open/rolling proposals (6) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485701 Foundation used to have an open door, but we moved away from this after strategic reorganization. Going back to this isn't an efficient way to find thing to fund, but we could do much more intentional work in the communities we're looking to fund and engage with them around the design of projects rather than having the design process be largely locked away at RWJF. 

There are ways to do more tailored open calls. 

Two-phase CFP approach is also helpful. Make the first phase/LOI very brief so not a lot of effort has to go into it ]]> 2023-08-15 14:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485701 13: thinking about how we do our rebrand https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485705 including opportunity to explore new things/voices in our work]]> 2023-08-15 14:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485705 21 Bias and Barriers https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485814 o   Worry that there is the possibility of shutting some applicants out of the process. Concern that there are great orgs out there doing good work that do not know how to apply or get access to RWJF?

]]> 2023-08-15 14:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485814 15: Contract structures: make it hard for smaller firms to compete with no administrative staff https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485841 2023-08-15 14:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485841 Room 22 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485876 When we recommend a fiscal sponsor for a smaller organization, provide additional funds in grant to cover the fee. 

]]> 2023-08-15 14:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485876 5 choice points in one part of RWJF have impact for other parts of RWJF https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485909 2023-08-15 14:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662485909 30: Choosing Grantees Based on Personal Resonance https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486016 Choosing grantees based on the working relationship with them -- under the idea of being values aligned. Struggling with this one lately. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486016 21 Bias and Barriers https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486074 o   How can we be sure that folks are on our radar/mailing lists? 

]]> 2023-08-15 14:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486074 3 Ask people how https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486082 they want to be addressed and their pronouns


]]> 2023-08-15 14:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486082 28 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486258 Including people who are doing the role to define the role, to have a major role in hiring, and in reviewing equitable practices and processes across different individuals who hold the same title but whose expectations or roles may be different  ]]> 2023-08-15 14:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486258 15 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486460 Consider Cumberland County, not always Columbia U, when communicating.]]> 2023-08-15 14:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486460 21 Bias and Barriers https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486461 o   We don’t usually have a part of who applies. Can we help in this regard to promote inclusion. Worries  that we are missing small orgs. 

]]> 2023-08-15 14:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486461 30 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486549 We often end up making certain choice points because of timelines. Time is a colonial construct; the sense of urgency we often feel that leads to choice points is a function of white supremacy culture]]> 2023-08-15 14:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486549 21 Bias and Barriers https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486748 o   Not enough time for TA for each applicant considering the significant number of grants per year. What is the balance? 
o   Language barriers on the interpretation of applicants/grantees

]]> 2023-08-15 14:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486748 28 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486754 Creating spaces for transparency, within teams and across teams, to identify where inequities may be occurring and to lift up those examples ]]> 2023-08-15 14:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486754 13: imagery https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486803 budgeting for visuals and images that reflect the diversity of people and depth of work re: addressing structural racism (vs. stock images)]]> 2023-08-15 14:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486803 #13 solutions: better representation across demographics in imagery, implement findings from message research on addressing structural racism to maximize buy-in, making sure to accurately represent where RWJF is in its antiracist journey in its comms (some orgs don't fully practice what they preach, and it's important for us to keep being humble about our journey) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486839 2023-08-15 14:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662486839 30: Interrogating urgency in our processes https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487138 As an impediment to equity -- how to we hold effectiveness distinct from urgency?]]> 2023-08-15 14:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487138 Balancing Trust and Engagement (rm32) https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487143 Ensuring that when the Foundation implements trust-based approaches, we don't conflate that with being disengaged or uninformed about work that's taking place, especially if we want to ensure that communities/grantees are adequately supported and benefitting from funding/initiatives. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487143 (12) Have spent decades working with the same comms. firms. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487240 2023-08-15 14:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487240 Formal and informal ways of inviting grantees which means that we rely heavily on personal networks which are likely full of people similar to us and can reduce diversity. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487299 2023-08-15 14:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487299 28 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487618 Identifying what should be standardized in terms of defining roles and competencies, and where flexibility is needed by team. Where flexibility supports equity or stands in the way of equity.]]> 2023-08-15 14:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487618 7: what TOOLS can we use to advance equity? https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487673 2023-08-15 14:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487673 Group 11 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487698 Making sure that the onboarding process is fair to all employees. Do they know that they have access to help as well as are we making sure we adapt to their learning needs while they navigate this tech heavy workflow. 

]]> 2023-08-15 14:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487698 16: Providing legal support to grantees who find their programs challenged on legal grounds that implicate equity. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487986 2023-08-15 14:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662487986 10: closing the gap https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662488004 We still have a way to go in making these conversations inclusive to all roles within the foundation.]]> 2023-08-15 14:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662488004 28 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662488256 Default to bottom-up instead of default to top-down]]> 2023-08-15 14:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662488256 education bias shows up in multiple ways - select groups with similar educational backgrounds and also have unreasonably high education expectations for even our entry level positions https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662488344 2023-08-15 14:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662488344 13: diversity of imagery and those behind the lens https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662488663 In addition to visuals and images, ensuring that those who are taking the images reflect diversity too]]> 2023-08-15 14:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662488663 Over indexing on "people who know us and know how to work with us" when looking at firms for new projects. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662490800 2023-08-15 14:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662490800 Group 11 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662490957 When we run reports on those who no longer work with us are we taking a deeper dive on why they are not with us anymore. Did we reflect and make sure that we did everything we could do to make them the best they could be. Did they get the help they needed. Are we constantly adapting and changing performance review models and methods. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662490957 15 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491308 Alternatives: Achieving greater technical diversity requires casting a wider net and taking more time to engage with firms. Some firms don’t have the time to go through our processes, do the homework. If they're worth engaging with, we need to carve out smaller projects for new firms and shorten the on-boarding process.]]> 2023-08-15 14:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491308 often assert ourselves into the design and implementation of our programming even after taking painstaking measures to find 'experts' in the field to carry out the work. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491413 2023-08-15 14:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491413 21 Alternatives & Options https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491426 How do we cast a wider net so that our comms reaches folk working at the grassroots level or researchers working at Universities. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491426 30: Creating greater language transparency in our calls or grant opportunities https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491500 Removing jargon, yes, but also explaining what we mean by the words we do choose.]]> 2023-08-15 14:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491500 So much to say about accessibility https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491692 Multiple languages, including ASL for our events. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491692 21 Alternatives & Options https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491730 o   Can we work on our mailing lists to promote inclusion 
o   Make sure application questions are not so burdensome as to exclude certain applicants
]]> 2023-08-15 14:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491730 even in our collaboration work the agenda that gets funded is often the RWJF agenda, not the community agenda https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491913 2023-08-15 14:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662491913 21 Alternatives & Options https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662492032 o   Communications guru who makes sure our questions and output are presented in the right light ]]> 2023-08-15 14:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662492032 21 Alternatives & Options https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662492204 o   Should we have a separate team or group (small grants program) that manages or focuses on small organizations? (Repilot with collaboration between Finance and Programs) ]]> 2023-08-15 14:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662492204 27 - Considering who is impacted by systems https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662492411 It is important for to be considerate of those who are directly impacted by systems (e.g. staff members, grantees, end users) to ensure the appropriate investments need to be made, both internally and externally. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662492411 Our Ecosystem Gaps - Latinx, Disability Justice (2 of many ex) mtulier https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662492918 With our race+ approach - braiding in and focusing disability justice, Latinx communities as partners/leaders - first acknowledging we don't have the intimate knowledge of orgs and networks for smart, impactful funding in this space, and authentically developing those relationships. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662492918 Group 11 https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662493094 Those who do not commute to the foundations are the financial, time and means to get here not a barrier that deters them. As well as are we making sure that people are able to connect and feel a part of this team. Are we ensuring those who need that physical connection are able to be fully connected. In an almost fully virtual work environment are we thinking of everyone. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662493094 opportunity to align with our equity-minded intermediaries to get dollars to a more diverse group of folks https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662493457 2023-08-15 14:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662493457 When we change and can we also assess? We don't always think through the impact, unintended and intended, of our choices. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662493613 2023-08-15 14:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662493613 get more comfortable with grants to smaller organizations and become more flexible with different types of grants https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662493782 2023-08-15 14:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662493782 30: Listening and learning from the field and those most proximate https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662494383 By grounding in a deeper understanding of our role as a large national funder and the different mechanisms for learning/funding more proximately -- clearer sense of the avenues and mechanisms available to better honor our position within the ecosystem in ways that can be codified.]]> 2023-08-15 14:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662494383 30 - turndowns https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662494388 Many grantees get very little to no information about why they don't get funding. Yes, this is a heavy lift to provide this insight to all applicants, AND providing feedback is both a great way to honor and demonstrate we value applicants' time and effort and provide insight that can help them sharpen future proposals]]> 2023-08-15 14:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662494388 we need to identify the metrics in our grantmaking that we want to improve and be sure we are tracking how those metrics change over time, just to make sure that what we're trying is actually working. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662494864 2023-08-15 14:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662494864 10: closing the gap https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662495587 We are still missing something in these discussions to make things real for all staff. Especially for those whose work is not touching grants or grant making. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662495587 PO Roles mtulier https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662496376 How does the PO job description and capabilities need to change to support leaders of those orgs and communities that have been the most oppressed systematically? ]]> 2023-08-15 14:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662496376 We value visibility over capability. This is difficult for colleagues or grantees who are cut off from visible opportunities by hierarchy, or conditions, outside of their control. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662497040 2023-08-15 14:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662497040 13 End disparity in regard to Foundation committees (some group(s) get paid a stipend for participation and others don't). https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662497590 2023-08-15 14:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662497590 30: Healthy Discourse https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662498153 Engaging those folks with who we disagree, recognizing it doesn't already come to resolution.]]> 2023-08-15 14:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662498153 30: Parsing the language of equity vs. equitable action https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662498385 As we think about the organizations we fund, developing a nuanced practice for getting beyond language to assess equity in action.]]> 2023-08-15 14:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662498385 30: Honoring Lack of Resolution https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662498891 And being transparent about when something is unlikely to come to resolution. ]]> 2023-08-15 14:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662498891 30 - due diligence https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662499487 we have amazing expertise in our finance department related to reimagining "due diligence", particularly related to newer and smaller (staff or annual operating budget) orgs. There's a great opportunity to systematize this expertise to recalibrate our due diligence practices rather than practicing alternative due diligence on an ad hoc basis]]> 2023-08-15 14:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662499487 What does this mean? https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662499822 2023-08-15 14:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662499822 General: since, in the working world in general, people of color and other minorities tend to get overmonitored or judged for going about the work in a way that might be different from white supremacist standards of work norms, it would be helpful to have broader awareness of this for managers to be open to different work styles and communication styles, so that we can more authentically embody equity. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662500629 2023-08-15 15:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662500629 17 Capturing Data https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662501499 Capturing data across our systems that provides appropriate depth as well as dimensions to inform our work.]]> 2023-08-15 15:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662501499 7: how and when can PAAs influence decisionmaking? https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662516546 2023-08-15 15:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662516546 13 Send letters to people who are not chosen for employment after submitting resumes. Names do sometimes signify ethnic background or nationality, so best not to give them reason to feel discriminated against. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662517938 2023-08-15 15:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2662517938 2 additional thought post meeting re Applications: Perhaps rather than trying to be more flexible with applicants… we could consider offering a menu of application types, such as verbal, written, video or combination, etc. Rather than our extensive applications that can easily go from 40 to 100 pages each, people could choose from a host of selections based on which one or combination works best for them. We could still have a list of points to fulfill legal requirements of the foundation. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2663469732

]]> 2023-08-16 13:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2663469732 2: another later addition... items with fiscal sponsors are unfortunately tougher to find in our systems. Fiscal sponsors are used when orgs don't have nonprofit status--can be tiny orgs or coalitions, etc. we are funding. https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2663722941 2023-08-16 17:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/equityandculture/p4dq4ykofgn27u0o/wish/2663722941