Equity, Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion Living Resource Library

A growing library of resources to strengthen equity-driven practices across people, organizations, and communities.

Equity, Belonging,
Diversity & Inclusion Institute

Experiential Leadership Lab
People of Color & LGBTQ+
Community of Practice
Center for Organizational
Learning and Practice
- Living Resource Library
Rural Urban Bridging for
Impact (RUBI)

Equity, Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion (EBDI) is a vast topic, spanning diverse strategies, disciplines, and perspectives. MCF has curated this initial collection of field guides, case studies, and practical tools to support your own journey--to understand what EBDI is, how to practice it, and why it matters.

How to Use This Library

Every foundation’s journey to practicing EBDI is unique, shaped by its community context, relationships, and priorities. This collection is designed for self-directed exploration, supporting both individual foundation journeys and our shared practice as a sector.

Contributing to Our EBDI Learning and Practice

This library grows stronger through member contributions. If you have resources, case examples, or tools that could benefit others in our community, please share them with Awale (Wally) Osman at [email protected].

Field Guides

Foundational research and field-tested frameworks that offer context and direction for operationalizing EBDI values in philanthropic practice. These resources help ground your efforts in proven approaches tailored to the diverse realities of Minnesota communities.

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Case Studies

Learn from real-world examples of foundations that have embedded EBDI principles into their operations, grantmaking, and leadership practices. Each case highlights lessons learned, practical adaptations, and ongoing challenges in the journey toward equity.

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Tools & Templates

Access downloadable tools, policy templates, and practice guides developed by peer organizations. These resources are designed to be adapted and applied directly to your foundation's internal processes and external relationships.

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Measurement & Evaluation

Frameworks and approaches for assessing your organization's progress on equity goals. These resources help rethink traditional evaluation methods and implement more equitable, outcomes-driven strategies.

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Organizations & Contributors

Meet the institutions and partners informing this work. Find links to research hubs, EBDI networks, and capacity-building organizations whose thought leadership shapes MCF's evolving equity practice.

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