Diversity

Think about the last time you interviewed a potential new hire. Did you get excited to see someone who went to your school or knew one of your friends? It’s normal for things like a candidate’s degree, alma mater, or mutual connections to influence you; however, those factors may not have anything to do with the job they’re applying for.  

M. Zulayka Santiago, Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation

The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits hosted the third webinar of our "Walking the Talk: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in North Carolina Nonprofits" series. Building Movement Project (BMP) co-director Frances Kunreuther discussed Race to Lead: Confronting the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap, the first report in BMP’s Race to Lead series that explores why ther

One of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits’ core values is to respect and include the wide variety of North Carolina’s people, cultures, regions, religions, and political views.

Ready to Lead? Next Generation Leaders Speak Out

This report combines perspectives and data from about 6,000 emerging nonprofit leaders from throughout the country on the advantages and drawbacks of leading a nonprofit organization. There are also recommended action plans for nonprofits to engage with immediately in order to bring about real change and develop great leaders for tomorrow. 

DEI has become common parlance in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. That's why it's helpful to begin with some grounding definitions for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Open Source Leadership Strategies, LLC provides definitions that reflect current thinking in the field.

Discover how the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) creates inclusive environments for individuals to participate in MCN’s educational events, committee meetings, and public gatherings in this sample policy.

Cultural competence in the workplace between a diverse staff or for the design and evaluation of programs serving diverse populations can make or break an organization.

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Authored by: Equity, Achievement, and Diversity for Success Committee (EADS)

In efforts to support ACSA’s beliefs around equity and achievement, SMART goals and action steps have been created around the focus areas illustrated in the EADS Position Paper.

These goals and action steps support the implementation of ACSA’s Strategic Plan. (SMART: S=Specific, M=Measurable, A=Achievable, R=Realistic, T=Time oriented)

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The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits’ mission is education, connect, and advocate for North Carolina's nonprofits. A core value of the Center is to respect and include the wide variety of North Carolina’s people, cultures, regions, religions, and perpectives. Another important core value is helping nonprofits be effective in achieving their missions and accountable to their stakeholders.