How large is the racial funding gap between organizations run by white leaders and leaders of color? What is driving this funding disparity? What can we do about it?

There is increasing conversation about the racial biases that produce barriers to capital, leading funders to systemically overlook and undervalue solutions by leaders of color and produce racially inequitable funding flows in philanthropy. Consequently, the sector is systematically hindering vital organizations and burning out many leaders—some of whom are the best positioned to drive social change, which feels particularly urgent as this pandemic exacerbates existing inequities. During this webinar, Marcus Walton (GEO), Cheryl Dorsey (Echoing Green) and Jeff Bradach (Bridgespan) will share original quantitative and qualitative evidence identifying the magnitude and drivers of racial disparities in funding, while discussing strategies and tactics for funders to inspire near-term changes and make their practices more equitable.