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Diversity and Inclusion Council

Co-Chairs:  Deborah Foster, United Way of America and Irv Katz, National Assembly

The mission of the Diversity & Inclusion Council is to develop and advance strategies for National Assembly and its members to establish diversity and inclusion as a core characteristic and competency of the nonprofit human service sector.

 

MEETING INFORMATION

The next meeting of the Diversity and Inclusion Council will be held:

Friday, November 21 from 2:00 to 3:00pm ET via conference call

Dial-in information:  1.866.846.3997, passcode 497900

DOWNLOADABLE MEETING NOTES

September 25th, 2008 - Washington, DC

August 27th, 2008 - via conference call

June 15th, 2008 - via conference call

Launch Meeting, April 1, 2008 - Atlanta, GA

 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION RESOURCES

"How Charities Can Recruit Diverse Employees" article by Michael Watson, published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy

American Humanics "Workforce Issues in the Nonprofit Sector" Literature Review and Bibliography

Diversity Executive Magazine

United Way of America's Diversity and Inclusion Business Case

"Diversity in Action" article by Deborah Foster, published in Board Member

United Way of America's Inclusion Council Roster

United Way of America's Diversity and Inclusion Cultural Survey - Questions

"Commitment to Diversity from the Top" article by UWA CEO Brian Gallagher, published in CEO Initiative

United Way of America's Best Practices for Inclusive Outreach

Campfire USA's Diversity and Inclusion Statement (printed on every marketing piece):

In Camp Fire USA, everyone is welcome, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity.


We are inclusive and open to every person in each community we serve. We work to realize the dignity and worth of each individual and to eliminate human barriers based on all assumptions that prejudge individuals. In addition, our program standards are designed and implemented to reduce sex-role, racial and cultural stereotypes and to foster positive intercultural relationships.