D5 represents many diverse voices committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy. To highlight these inspiring individuals—and their values and commitments—D5 and the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors produced "I Am A Philanthropist."

The film highlights a broad spectrum of philanthropists, and is a testament to the impact of diverse donors funding diverse communities across the nation. Their personal stories help us as a field understand the value of diverse experiences and funding. Ana Valdez shares how her childhood in Mexico revealed a painful gap between the haves and have-nots, and how that experience motivated her to include diverse communities in her own giving, while Virgil Roberts says when he sees young people who don't know to go from where they are to where they should be, "I see me."

The original film features philanthropists from California and will continue to be updated with diverse philanthropists from other regions in the U.S. It has been screened at a variety of conferences and convenings around the country, and is a catalyst for rich conversation about the importance of having diverse donors and experiences around the table to inform funding decisions.

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