Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The American population will look radically different in the coming decades, and with it, our workforce and the communities we serve. As a sector, we must address past inequities and embrace future opportunities if we are to live up to our missions to provide for the common good.
Working from a broad definition of diversity to include gender, race/ethnicity, age, economic status, sexual orientation/gender identity, religion, and physical ability, this focus area considers issues pressing to the sector such as boards and leadership, talent recruitment and retention, equity, inclusion, and the business case for DEI. It also considers how these areas impact organizations’ ability to serve diverse communities more effectively.
This focus area was curated in partnership with