Diversity
The Big Chill: Why Nonprofits Should Care about Affirmative Action
Exploring how nonprofits can remain committed to supporting the health, economic security, and well-being of historically marginalized communities — even after the end of affirmative action.
Moving Beyond Performance: Making DEI Actionable
If you want to make your organization a healthy space for all and overcome biases and prejudices, you have to do the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. It’s that simple.
Why Nonprofit Organizations Need Chief Diversity Officers
The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) at the Urban Institute explains why it is important to re-confirm and re-establish the need to keep making progress on the important work of equity and inclusion in nonprofit organizations to affect real change.
7 Guiding Principles for a JDEI Policy That Isn’t Just Hot Air. Plus, a Free Sample Policy!
Guiding principles for organizations that want to create a binding, board-approved JDEI policy with values, action plans, and accountability.
Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits
When we embark upon what’s known in the nonprofit world as “donation season,” chances are that your organization thinks about putting together a fundraising video or other media that demonstrates the impact of your work.
Practical Guide to How Nonprofits Can Create Equity in Organizations and Community
It’s important to shift attention towards structural racism and come up with viable, long-lasting solutions to systemic racism.
Are Your Nonprofit Organization’s Stories Dishonoring the Families You Serve?
Tell stories that honor the dignity of our families and embrace our donors to create a more equitable and just world for all.
Hiring People with Disabilities Is Not a Charity: Here’s Why and How to Stop Paying Subminimum Wage
While receiving services in the community does not always prevent people from being referred to subminimum wage jobs, it does make it difficult.
Against the Current: Jose “Che” Ramirez
Activist Jose “Che” Ramirez shares some of his ideas about ending homelessness in America and taking on a system bent on holding folks down.
Against the Current: Mando Rayo
Interview with Mando Rayo, discussing how truly serving communities requires representation on boards of directors.