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How to Recruit and Onboard Diverse and Inclusive Grant Committees

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Putting together a committee of community volunteers to weigh in on your award decisions is a powerful way to drive equity in your grantmaking. Make the first steps with this guide to understanding who you need at the table, how to find them, and what they’ll need to know to become an effective and influential part of your team.

This how-to guide is designed to help you set up and manage a grant committee of community volunteers, with point-by-point recommendations recruitment and onboarding, including:

  • Defining Your Ideal Candidate
  • Recruiting for Diversity
  • Building Relationships
  • Addressing Diversity and Inclusion