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The Beveridge Family Foundation’s Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (REDIB) Journey

The Beveridge Family Foundation’s Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (REDIB) Journey

Throughout history, in the United States and across the globe, we have seen the oppression of many populations and communities, discrimination against ethnic and religious groups, the mistreatment of individuals based on skin color, gender identity, national origin, age, and more. At the Beveridge Family Foundation (BFF), we are committed to our journey of Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (REDIB). We are dedicated to doing the internal work within our Board and to foster an environment where all voices are heard and diversity is celebrated. We continue to evolve and adapt toward the goal of ensuring our grant programs and initiatives reflect these values. The learning process is never complete; yet we are determined in our efforts, alongside so many others, to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

The Beveridge Family Foundation has  partnered with Inclusive Strategies, LLC.…

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To Better Your Best

The Beveridge Family Foundation has made incremental improvements to the grant application process. We have removed certain outdated questions from the eligibility form as well as the 990 questions from the application. The goal is to improve efficiency, transparency, and fairness. Please reach out with any questions.

Details of Changes Made

Frank Stanley Beveridge was an inspiring leader. His frequent speeches used many phrases designed to be memorable and instructive. One such phrase was to better your best. The Japanese concept of Kaizen speaks to constant improvement with incremental change as a key tactic. As Grantmakers over the last seventy years, we strive to uphold these ideals. We want our grant application process to be efficient, transparent, and fair. We would like to discuss some current improvements to our application process designed with these values at heart.

First, we have removed several questions from our eligibility form. This is the form you see after reviewing our eligibility guidelines and FAQ.…

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Beveridge Family Foundation Boosts Nonprofits Through Partnership With Innovation Accelerator

In 2018 the Beveridge Family Foundation began its alternative funding initiative in partnership with the Human Service Forum. A key element of the initiative has been the Innovation Accelerator. For those interested in learning more about the Innovation Accelerator, please visit https://unrestrictedrevenue.com/pagec7.…

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COVID-19 Response

The Beveridge Family Foundation is pleased to partner with the Community Foundation of Western Mass (CFWM) in the COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley. On March 20, the Beveridge Board approved a transfer of $100,000 to the fund. That same day, the fund provided $700,000 of emergency aid to a list of agencies working with the most impacted populations in Pioneer Valley. For more information please refer to http://communityfoundation.org/about-the-covid-19-response-fund-for-the-pioneer-valley/ …

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CFWM Capacity Grants

Our friends at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts have opened their application window for Capacity Grants.

The Capacity / Organizational Effectiveness Grants support nonprofits serving the Pioneer Valley to build specific skills, capabilities, and strategies to better execute their work. The goal of the grants are to bring the funded nonprofit to the next level of organizational effectiveness. Funding will support an activity/activities that advance organizational capacity as referenced in the CFWM Organizational Effectiveness Framework. Proposed activities must begin between January 1 and March 31, 202o and can be up to one year in duration. Preference will be given to applicants that can demonstrate greater level of readiness, organizational commitment and project planning and projects that have a greater impact on an applicant’s organizational transformation or address core organizational needs.

Grants will be between $2,500- $15,000. All applicants must schedule a pre-application phone conversation with the Capacity Grant Program Officer by August 30, 2019.…

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