Check out a groundbreaking new report – Elevating to Evolve
The Horizon Foundation and Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County have released a groundbreaking report examining Black women’s experiences, challenges and contributions in nonprofit leadership roles in Howard County.
The report, “Elevating to Evolve: Stories of Wisdom, Excellence and a Call for Change from Black Women Nonprofit Leaders in Howard County” sheds light on the unique journeys of these leaders and calls for actionable steps toward greater equity and inclusion.
“The goal of the report is to elevate their stories and experiences, and to share perspectives on how we can better support Black women leaders as individuals, boards, and specifically as funders,” said Nikki Highsmith Vernick, President & CEO of the Horizon Foundation. “With this report, we hope to be better allies, better funders, and a more supportive community, particularly to Black women in nonprofit leadership roles.”
We are grateful to all of the leaders who shared their perspectives and experiences with us in crafting this report. The Horizon Foundation and the Women’s Giving Circle are working with other local funders to coordinate a response to the findings and determine how the funder community can be better allies in supporting Black women who are nonprofit leaders in our community. Please join us in this continued work to build a more inclusive and equitable Howard County.
You can read and download the full report here.
