Diversity in the nonprofit sector
Readings and class materials for Thursday, November 3, 2022
Readings
- Chapter 13 in Grobman, An Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector (Grobman 2021)
- Bloomerang, “Why Do Nonprofits Struggle with Diversity?”
- Neesha Powell, “3 Ways To Decolonize Your Nonprofit As Told By A Black Queer Feminist Organizer”
- Building Movement Project, “On the Frontlines: Nonprofits Led by People of Color Confront COVID-19 and Structural Racism”
- Seth J. Meyer, Elizabeth J. Dale, and Kareem K. M. Willis, “‘Where My Gays at?’ The Status of LGBTQ People and Queer Theory in Nonprofit Research” (Meyer, Dale, and Willis 2021) (the PDF for this is on iCollege under “Content”.)
Written response question
The formal nonprofit sector has historically been controlled by wealthy white straight men, and the institutional foundations of the sector often benefits these groups of people. How do you think foundations and nonprofits could/should change those institutional structures and enhance the diversity and representativeness of the sector? (Answer in ≈150 words.)
Team prep work
Draft a list of three different strategies or initiatives for promoting diversity among your nonprofit’s volunteers, staff, and board. You’ll spend class time deciding on more formal plans.
Slides
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