SEARCH MENU Addressing racial wealth gaps OUR COMMITMENT Our Values Our operating values guide everything we do. We try to live them in every aspect of our grantmaking & operations. Spread Optimism We encourage individuals and organizations to think bigger and think differently about what is possible. We are positive and supportive in our internal and external interactions. Work Beyond Ourselves We actively seek opportunities to work in true collaboration with others to have more impact. We are willing to both lead and follow. We candidly share what we learn with others. Everybody Matters We are a champion for both excellence and equity inside and out of the Foundation. We have fair, open and inclusive processes. We work to raise overall quality of life while also closing opportunity and achievement gaps. Learn more about our equity work. Steward Well We demonstrate appreciation for the Foundation’s history and thoughtfully build on its legacy. We hold ourselves to high standards of integrity and accountability and conduct ourselves in a way we hope would make our founders proud. More good. Every year. We are a true learning organization and work to be smarter and more effective every year. We never lose sight of the reason we exist: to do the most possible good with the resources left to the community by Archibald G. Bush. Social Media TWITTER FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM Footer HOME JOB OPPORTUNITIES BRAND GUIDELINES SUBSCRIBE CONTACT US

SEARCH MENU Addressing racial wealth gaps OUR COMMITMENT Our Equity Work Equity is central to the Bush Foundation’s purpose: to inspire and support creative problem solving, within and across sectors, to make our region better for everyone. As we work toward being more equitable in our work at the Foundation, we plan to publicly share our successes and setbacks in hopes we can be useful to others. We do so with humility and recognition that we are — and will always be — a work in progress. WHAT WE'RE DOING AND LEARNING Equity Statement Our commitment to equity is central to our mission, springs from our values and informs our decision-making processes. Inclusive Events That Spark True Engagement Develop inclusive events that spark true engagement and allow attendees to participate fully. LEARNING PAPER Building an Inclusive Culture Changing organizational culture takes intention and time. Since 2013, we’ve worked to create a more inclusive culture internally so that we can be more effective externally. Here’s what we’ve learned so far. Inclusivity Practice In 2018, based on continuing learning and feedback, a staff committee updated our original equity framework to create our Inclusivity Practice tool. We are working to embed this practice into our daily work and decision making. LEARNING PAPER Building a Stellar Staff We believe that we're more effective when our staff reflects a wide range of perspectives and life experiences. Here are the strategy and tactics we use as we apply an equity lens to recruitment, selection and hiring. Social Media TWITTER FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM Footer HOME JOB OPPORTUNITIES BRAND GUIDELINES SUBSCRIBE CONTACT US