Abstract
Over the past several years the national conversation about race, inequality, and power in the United States has grown in both urgency and intensity. In parallel to these social trends, more businesses, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropies are becoming better informed about the role of race and ethnicity in social and economic and disparities. The purpose of this study was to conduct action research to develop a racial equity stance at the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation in Washington, DC. This study also examined the role of cultural competence in supporting the development of a racial equity stance. The impetus for this research was founded on the premise that the social sector can be equipped to meet the challenge of achieving racial justice. This study examined the process of one foundation’s attempt to build its capacity to embed a racial equity lens in its operations and grantmaking strategy.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Dissertations (MA) -- Organization Development; Cultural competence; Racism in the workplace
Date of Award
2017
School Affiliation
Graziadio Business School
Department/Program
Business
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Masters
Faculty Advisor
Chesley, Julie;
Recommended Citation
Scott, Maegan, "Developing a racial equity stance: moving philanthropy beyond diversity statements" (2017). Theses and Dissertations. 791.
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