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Founded in 1993, the Joint Affinity Groups (JAG) is a coalition of grantmaker associations that engages the field of philanthropy to reach its full potential by supporting diversity, inclusiveness and the principles of social justice and promoting a more equitable distribution of resources. JAG exemplifies the broad meaning of ‘diversity’ that is inclusive of sexual orientation/identity and disability. JAG is dedicated to the principle of accountability to one another and to all of the communities we serve. JAG strives to advance the principles of social justice in philanthropy and the non-profit sector through convenings, educational programs and research. Read more about our programs. The nine JAG partners are: Since JAG member groups are located throughout the country, JAG uses a virtual operating structure. Representatives from each member group participate in a Steering Committee, which accomplishes the planning and ongoing work. A Coordinating Committee comprised of three JAG members manages the work. Consultants are hired for specific projects. | JAG Programs | | 2005 | "Diversity at a Crossroad"
Conference session at the Council on Foundations Family Foundation Conference, Miami, FL "Lessons Learned: Adopting a Human Rights Framework for Domestic Grantmaking"
Conference session at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
Conference Session at the National Network of Grantmakers Conference, Blaine, WA | | 2004 | "Can Family Foundations Become Leaders on Diversity and Inclusiveness?"
Conference session at the Council on Foundations Family Foundation Conference, New York, NY "Intersectionality: Diversity at a Crossroad"
Conference session at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada
Conference Session at the National Network of Grantmakers Conference, Miami, FL | | 2003 | "Affinity Group Collaborations with Community Foundations in Diverse Communities"
Conference session at the Council on Foundations Fall Conference for Community Foundations, Baltimore, MD | | 2002 | Completion, publication, official media release and national distribution of The Meaning and Impact of Board and Staff Diversity in the Philanthropic Field: Findings and Recommendations of a National Study Council on Foundations Annual Conference, Chicago, IL "Is Philanthropy Keeping Pace with our Diverse Communities?"
Conference session at the Council on Foundations Family Foundation Conference, New Orleans, LO
Conference session at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
Conference session at the Council on Foundations Fall Conference for Community Foundations, Atlanta, GA | | 2001 | Diversity Practices in Philanthropy: Findings from a National Study Release of preliminary JAG sponsored report and session presentation at Council on Foundations Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA. | | 2000 | "Venture Philanthropy: New Twist on Grantmaking?" Council on Foundations Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA | | 1999 | "Beyond Identity" (Multi-issue organizing) Conference sessions at several venues
Council on Foundations Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA
National Network of Grantmakers Conference, Minneapolis, MN
Fall Conference for Community FoundationsJAG was invited to provide advice to the White House Millennium Council staff on how to shape the White House Philanthropy Summit, and JAG’s leadership participated in the Summit. | | 1998 | "The Fabric of Community," site visit at Gallaudet University and Mount Pleasant/Columbia Heights Washington, D.C. neighborhoods "Perceptions of Communities: Policy and Grantmaking Implications" Conference session Council on Foundations Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. | | 1997 | Hawaiian Sovereignty and other sessions focused on Native Americans/Native Hawaiian and Asian/Pacific Issues Site visit at a Native Hawaiian development corporation Council on Foundations Annual Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii | | 1996 | "Affirmative Action, What’s At Stake" Council of Foundations Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia Co-sponsored luncheon with Women and Philanthropy | | 1995 | "Sustaining Diversity in the Workplace" Conference session at Council of Foundations Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA |
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