In early 2022, PEAK Grantmaking signed the Disability & Philanthropy Forum’s Disability Inclusion Pledge, a call to the entire philanthropic sector “to recognize that ableism—the systemic stigma and discrimination against … Continued
For over 25 years, my career has focused on building and scaling social justice nonprofits. I set off on this path in 2001, when a group of donors from The … Continued
As a disabled person who has focused her career on disability inclusion and advocacy, the PEAK2023 session “Let’s Talk About Disability Inclusive Grantmaking” stuck with me in a multitude of … Continued
For many in the LGBTQ+ community, Pride Month is a month of celebration. It is a time to reflect on the history of the LGBTQ+ movement and to authentically celebrate … Continued
The Bay Area of California is where Elaine Mui and I, the most recent cochairs of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) Caucus, call home. It is … Continued
The summer of 2020 was a time of reckoning for us all, but especially those in philanthropy. We scuttled to change our practices to meet the moment. We simplified our … Continued
How we recognize holidays at work impacts our culture and employee experience. More than just a day off, these are days that celebrate the facets of our identity that are … Continued
Examining how values are reflected in grantmaking practices to advance the funder’s mission is the heart of PEAK’s Tie Practices to Values Principle. It’s also about intentionally linking what your … Continued
March 8th is International Women’s Day. It is a time to celebrate and support the global struggle for women’s rights, which are now under attack everywhere we look. We feel … Continued
Women’s History Month invites us to reflect on and honor the women who dare, who inspire, and who have been trailblazers in the social sector. We were pleased to receive … Continued