Diversity and Inclusion Resources

Non-profit organizations are not immune to the institutional racism that pervades the larger society within which we exist. However, our sector is developing pathbreaking initiatives to be more reflective of all segments of that society. In so doing, we are transformed, developing greater respect for and appreciation of cultural, gender, ability, class and orientation differences – and becoming more effective organizations. The following articles and resources provide proven ideas and activities to help you build a more diverse, inclusive nonprofit.

Articles & Reports on Diversity and Inclusion

• Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on Diversity
• Obama’s Election and the Challenge of Inclusion
• Be an Active Bystander
• Diversity Initiative Evaluation Report
• Diversity: Sitting in the Fire
• Tips for Building Staff Diversity
• Achieving Diversity in the Nonprofit Workplace: A Step-by-Step Guide

Links on Diversity and Inclusion

Web Resources

• Community Change Inc.
  Operates the Yvonne Pappenheim Library, a free lending library located in Boston that contains over 3000 materials on racism and diversity; Community Change also offers trainings and consulting, a newsletter and links to other organizations and resources
• DiversityInc.
  Operates a diversity magazine; web site offers a career center, resource guide, links to articles and the DiversityInc Foundation
• Diversity Resources, Inc.
  Offers an online store of diversity books, videos and training materials
• D.L. Plummer and Associates
  Website offers a resource page on diversity books, articles and personal assessments
• The Alliance for Nonprofit Management
  Offers a Cultural Competency Resource Page specifically designed for use by nonprofits

Publications

• Adams, Maurianne, ed et al. 2000. Readings for Diversity and Social Justice. New York: Routledge.
• Cross, Elsie. 2000. Managing Diversity: The Courage to Lead. Westport, CT: Quorum Books.
• Thomas, R. Roosevelt, and Marjorie Woodruff. 1999. Building a House for Diversity. New York: American Management Associations.
• The Diversity Factor
  Quarterly e-journal offering advice and current information about diversity in the workplace
• The Nonprofit Quarterly. “Race and Power.” Summer 2002. Volume 9, Issue 2.
  (This issue is currently SOLD-OUT)

Project Profiles on Diversity and Inclusion Initiative Grantees

• Teen Voices

Videos on Diversity and Inclusion

A Conversation with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, on the central role diversity and inclusion play in building cohesive and effective organizations - and strong communities

TSNE Services

In valuing differences, the non-profit sector builds the capacity and infrastructure of organizations. Organizations are empowered to develop and deliver services and programs that give power and voice to communities. These non-profit organizations are also empowered to maintain relevance as active, vital contributors to the development of society.

More than 20 years later, the Diversity & Inclusion Initiative continues to be committed to valuing differences, and is able to demonstrate that transformation can be achieved. The DII works with individual nonprofits generous enough in their pursuit of change that they are willing to share the successes and failures of their work. The DII has documented and published these experiences in an effort to share the learning sector-wide.