Giving Compass' Take:

• In this podcast, Arabella Advisors share the various approaches it has taken to diversify recruitment and bring DEI principles to the forefront. 

• Are more philanthropists starting to center equity in their work? What are the benefits? The challenges? 

• Read more about equity in grantmaking. 


Arabella’s CEO, Sampriti Ganguli, and Whitney Wade, manager of talent acquisition and diversity, were recently interviewed about the firm’s efforts to integrate DEI values into our organization and our work. They share their reflections in a podcast.

Five years ago, Arabella began a concerted effort to increase the diversity of our workforce. We’ve written about what we’ve learned and ways in which we and the field can incorporate DEI principles into various aspects of our work.

Recently, we recorded a podcast with Forefront, an Illinois-based membership association for nonprofits, grant makers, public agencies, advisors, and others, during which we discussed the approaches we’ve taken to recruit staff members with diverse backgrounds and experiences, ensure all staff members feel their voice is heard, and establish equity in all our practices.

Read the full article about diversity and inclusion at Arabella Advisors