Weekly Reads—February 7, 2025

Enjoy PEAK’s weekly roundup of timely insights from the grantmaking community and beyond.

“As grantmakers, our mission-driven work requires us to look beyond traditional boundaries, forge radical partnerships, and model the change we wish to see in the world. By doing so, we ensure that our efforts remain relevant and impactful, and that we are truly addressing the complex, entrenched issues that our communities face.” [more]
Carrie Watkins, Blackbaud

“Organizations embarking on equity transformation processes often grapple with questions about the work they are engaging in and where they aspire to land as it relates to advancing change. Through [A Change Management & Deep Equity Primer: The What, Why, How & Nuance], Sheryl Petty supports systems to unstick and deepen their ability to advance and embody Deep Equity.” [more]
Sheryl Petty and GEO

“Why have we, the philanthropic sector engaged GMS companies on conversations around equity? How do we get GMS companies to the table to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion? That led to the call to action during the PEAK convening in Seattle for bringing in to this conversation where I thought and felt that you all [grants management systems companies] were missing and that you all needed a seat at this table around the conversation about equity.” [more]
Roland Kennedy, Jr., Carnegie Corporation

“Much of what happens in the emerging future—not all, but much—depends on us. I believe that future is worth living and the road to that future is one of bridging and belonging. We cannot imagine a future where we all belong unless we can learn to bridge. … It is useful to grapple with the questions and feelings that arise as we practice bridging as part of our aspiration to move toward a world where all belong and none are othered.” [more]
john a. powell, The Power of Bridging