Katie Carter and Mindie Reule on unpacking the "A" word in philanthropy
Tue Dec 09 2025
Katie Carter, President of Pride Foundation, and Mindie Reule, President & CEO, Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, sit down with Mares to discuss tangible ways that philanthropy can be more accountable to the community it serves. They begin the conversation by naming how the structures that currently exist do not hold philanthropy accountable to the communities they serve, and discuss ways in which funders can develop accountability mechanisms that lead to greater transparency across the sector.
Together, they share insights into the nuances of accountability, such as how to receive grantee feedback without burdening communities, as well as considerations for feedback given that communities are made up of diverse partners.
Finally, they offer examples of the importance of developing internal accountability, with both the board and staff. Katie and Mindie share the various ways in which their foundations have embedded accountability mechanisms through their racial equity work. See the full episode guide.
Each episode of season 3 spotlights lessons from Toward Transformation, Philanthropy Northwest’s equity-focused guide, and brings you real-world case studies, tough questions and tangible ideas you can bring back to your organization.
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Katie Carter, President of Pride Foundation, and Mindie Reule, President & CEO, Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, sit down with Mares to discuss tangible ways that philanthropy can be more accountable to the community it serves. They begin the conversation by naming how the structures that currently exist do not hold philanthropy accountable to the communities they serve, and discuss ways in which funders can develop accountability mechanisms that lead to greater transparency across the sector. Together, they share insights into the nuances of accountability, such as how to receive grantee feedback without burdening communities, as well as considerations for feedback given that communities are made up of diverse partners. Finally, they offer examples of the importance of developing internal accountability, with both the board and staff. Katie and Mindie share the various ways in which their foundations have embedded accountability mechanisms through their racial equity work. See the full episode guide. Each episode of season 3 spotlights lessons from Toward Transformation, Philanthropy Northwest’s equity-focused guide, and brings you real-world case studies, tough questions and tangible ideas you can bring back to your organization.