Case Study
The Kresge Foundation’s Talent and Leadership Development Efforts
GRANTCRAFT, a service of Foundation Center ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING: KRESGE FOUNDATION 1 Many nonprofits work to create more equitable outcomes in communities. They are tackling complex, systemic issues, often with little to no dedicated resources to build their own capacity to do this work. The Kresge Foundation is trying to address this gap in support through a capacity-building program focusing specifically on leadership development through a racial equity lens. The Kresge Foundation works to expand opportunities in America’s cities. Through grantmaking and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and community development in Detroit, the foundation collaborates with partners to create pathways for low