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Reporting On Our Pilot Demographic Survey

by Adriana Grino | May 25, 2022

The Arts Program views collecting demographic data as an important step in advancing equity to ensure a diverse group of visionary Bay Area artists are thriving.

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There Is No Equity Without Trust

by Shelley Trott | March 3, 2022

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation recognizes that building a more equitable and just society requires changing the way we work.

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Supporting A More Equitable Future Through Data

by Communications | December 1, 2021

Results of our first staff demographic survey and how we are using the findings to inform our work.

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Five Lessons From Our DEI Growth And Transformation

by Communications | October 20, 2021

The Foundation’s Executive Team shares key lessons that helped us advance and deepen our diversity, equity and inclusion effort long term.

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Addressing Systemic Barriers For Early Learners

by Communications | March 25, 2021

At the heart of our approach are four equity levers that, when operating together in a learning ecosystem, can lead to improved outcomes for children.

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Report Calls On Arts Funders to Support “Solidarity Economy”

by Communications | March 24, 2021

Grantmakers can help transform the sector by following the lead of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled, queer, trans and working class creatives who are innovating models for self-determination and community wealth.

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An Update On Our Journey With Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

by Jennifer Rainin, PhD | November 18, 2020

We share how we’re approaching our diversity, equity and inclusion work as a way of opening up a conversation with other organizations who have or will embark upon a similar journey.

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Addressing Racial Equity In Biomedical Research

by Laura Wilson, PhD | October 8, 2020

We’ve begun a journey of inquiry into the role that the Rainin Foundation can play to address racial disparities in the biomedical enterprise.

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A Powerful Opportunity To Shift Our Culture

by Shelley Trott | September 17, 2020

At the Rainin Foundation, we have been working across our organization to examine how we can support a more equitable future and advance anti-racist practices.

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Our Equity Journey

by Jennifer Rainin, PhD | July 20, 2020

Taking a look at our programmatic work—how our three grantmaking programs have already begun considering equity as it relates to their fields and what they hope to do over time.

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