Resources
The Collins Foundation is committed to supporting our nonprofit partners in advancing racial equity within their organizations and communities. This Resources Page features a curated selection of free, high-quality materials from across the web to help organizations begin, deepen, or strengthen their equity journeys.
Resources are organized by the equity attributes outlined in our Partnership Alignment Screener, which has replaced our former Letter of Inquiry (LOI) application process.
Our collection includes:
Articles (A)
Guides (G)
Toolkits (T)
These resources are intended to inform, inspire, and equip nonprofit leaders and teams as they integrate equity principles into their policies, practices, and culture. While this list is not exhaustive, we encourage you to explore additional materials online that may better suit your organization’s unique needs. We will continue to update and expand this page over time.
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The Collins Foundation does not claim copyright or ownership over any of the resources shared on this page. All views, opinions, and recommendations expressed in the publications are those of the respective authors and organizations, and do not necessarily reflect those of The Collins Foundation.
Categories
Focal Communities
These resources demonstrate how to center and serve communities historically marginalized by race, disability, gender identity, sexuality, religion, nationality, or immigration status.
Advancing Equity in Communities (G + T)
United Way’s Equity Framework for addressing systemic barriers across identities.
Equity and Community Engagement (A + G)
Strategies from Racial Equity Tools for collective action and equitable engagement.Putting Intersectionality Into Practice (A)
The Opportunity Agenda outlines how to apply intersectional analysis in advocacy and systems change.
Organizational Representation
Guidance for building diverse leadership and staff, improving recruitment and retention, and fostering equitable workplace cultures.
Self-Paced Learning for Equity Leadership Development (G)
Individual and organizational development tools for equity leadership.Maggie Potapchuk Associates Consulting Tools and Publications (A + T)
Tools focused on racial equity strategy and systems change.Nonprofit HR Resources
Includes guidance on hiring, retention, affinity groups, DEI committees, and inclusive personnel policies.
Equity in Practices
Resources to help embed equity into internal operations, governance, and decision-making processes.
Equity in Practice Guidelines (G)
Practical steps to introduce or deepen equity-focused organizational practices.Equity Examples in the Workplace (A)
A guide to defining and understanding equity in day-to-day operations.Are You Too Busy to Prioritize Equity? (A)
Tips for integrating equity work into your daily routine.7 Practices That Promote Well-being and Equity in the Workplace (A)
Cultural and structural shifts that enhance equity and wellness.Guide to Promote Racial Equity in Your Workplace (G)
A four-step framework for embedding equity into business practices.Racial Equity Tools: Organizational Change (A + G)
Comprehensive materials for initiating or sustaining organizational transformation.Advancing Racial Equity Within Nonprofit Organizations (G)
An in-depth research report on equity in nonprofit leadership and operations.Before, During, and After: A Racial Equity Organizational Assessment Process (G + T)
A practical resource from Transforming Organizations by Operationalizing Racial Justice to support long-term equity change.
Cultural Responsiveness
Resources to help organizations reflect and honor the diverse cultural identities and perspectives of staff and those they serve.
The Critical Role of Cultural Responsiveness in Nonprofits (A)
Outlines a leadership framework for culturally adaptive practices.Moving Beyond Performance: Making DEI Actionable (A)
Guiding principles to help organizations implement meaningful DEI work.Cultural Responsiveness Effectiveness Framework & Assessment Tool (G)
Tools to measure and improve culturally competent service delivery.Protocols for Culturally Responsive Practices (T)
Toolkit for evaluating and enhancing cultural responsiveness across organizational systems.
Program Accessibility
Resources focused on reducing barriers to participation, particularly for communities historically marginalized by race, disability, class, immigration status, or gender identity.
A Guide for Co-Creating Access and Inclusion (G)
Insights for working with disabled communities, especially in creative or public spaces.OSU Accessible Event Planning Guidelines (G)
ADA-aligned best practices for inclusive event planning.Community Outreach Done Right (A)
Five actionable steps for respectful and effective community engagement.Soul Fire Farm – Equity Guidelines for Donors and Foundations (G)
Although written for funders, this guide offers valuable insights on partnering with culturally specific organizations.The Power of Feedback (G)
A series from Stanford Social Innovation Review on integrating community feedback into program design and improvement.
Organizational Alignment
Resources that support integrating racial equity into your organization's core strategies and values, including across intersectional identities.
Incorporating Racial Equity in Strategic Planning (G)
Three key takeaways for white-led organizations advancing racial equity.Strategies to Guide Racial Equity Organizational Change (G + T)
Comprehensive action planning guidance across departments and functions.Racial Equity: Case Studies, Concepts, and Frameworks (A + G + T)
A robust resource library from Equity in the Center for aligning organizational culture and operations with equity values.
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