Advancing Equity in the Nonprofit Sector, Funding and Policymaking

Abstract

This briefing for nonprofit leaders and practitioners, funders and policymakers reports on results of research with experts in equity, namely equity-seeking nonprofit practitioners. The research was about the different equity frameworks (e.g. intersectionality, Indigenization, antiracism) that they use in their work, and how they understand and use them. Policy actors have much to learn from those with specialist knowledge working in equity-seeking nonprofits about the operationalization of intersectionality, among other equity-related frames. Based on the findings, the briefing provides recommendations for other nonprofits, funders and policymakers to advance equity and intersectionality.