The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, created in 1978, is a private, independent grantmaking institution dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition. The Foundation seeks the development of healthy individuals and effective communities; peace within and among nations; responsible choices about human reproduction; and a global ecosystem capable of supporting healthy human societies. The Foundation pursues this mission by supporting research, policy development, dissemination, education and training, and practice. One of the nation’s ten largest foundations, MacArthur today has assets of $5 billion and makes grants totaling approximately $200 million annually.
Visit their site here: https://www.macfound.org/about/how-we-work/diversity-equity-inclusion/
How we helped
Following an organizational culture audit, EDS developed and delivered diversity awareness training for all staff and continues to offer bi-annual training for new staff.
“Appreciation of diversity gives shape to each aspect of the work done by the MacArthur Foundation. The assistance provided by Executive Diversity Services has been important in ensuring that perspectives held by people from different backgrounds and cultures are brought to bear in the decisions we make from choices about day-to-day business relationships to major grantmaking initiatives.”
William E. Lowry, Jr.
Senior Advisor to the President
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation