Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

OUR BELIEF

Everyone deserves to live in a society where they feel safe, respected and protected. We don’t have all the answers right now, but what we do know is that we can help be part of the solution. Our goal is to listen and learn what it truly means to build and nurture a place of genuine inclusion and belonging, and be clear-eyed about what we need to commit to in order to move forward in a meaningful way.

OUR PRACTICE

Central to our mission is the principle that Greater Houston’s well-being depends on the well-being of each person in our community. We stand united with each of you to serve that principle, serve each other, and serve our community every day.

RESOURCES

At the request of many United Way agencies and nonprofit partners, United Way is sharing these DEIB resources on our website for quick access. We believe that it is important to give voice to diverse points of view and provide support and information. Inclusion on this page does not reflect endorsement by United Way of Greater Houston.

Articles/Videos

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging	Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Nonprofit Bylaws Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matter for Nonprofits - National Council of Nonprofits Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2020 Annual Report - Ford Foundation Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter: Quick Take – Catalyst Why Diversity Matters for Nonprofits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQZHaYGmuyw A Secret Cause of Your Nonprofit Diversity Problem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K3cyvDqlak Why Do Nonprofits Struggle with Diversity - https://bloomerang.co/blog/why-do-nonprofits-struggle-with-diversity/ 4 Steps for Bringing Up Equity and Inclusion at Your Nonprofit https://bloomerang.co/blog/4-steps-for-bringing-up-equity-and-inclusion-at-your-nonprofit/ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Nonprofit Bylaws https://nonprofitlawblog.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-nonprofit-bylaws/ Ideas for Improving Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Nonprofits https://www.pnc.com/insights/corporate-institutional/manage-nonprofit-enterprises/ideas-for-improving-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-nonprofits.html Practical Ideas for Improving Equity and Inclusion at Nonprofits https://ssir.org/articles/entry/practical_ideas_for_improving_equity_and_inclusion_at_nonprofits Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Tools for Grantmakers https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/learning/learning-reflections/diversity-inclusion-and-equity-tools-for-grantmakers/ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Nonprofit Learning Lab https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/dei Getting Ahead of the Curve with Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Candid (merger of Foundation Center and Guidestar) https://learning.candid.org/training/getting-ahead-of-the-curve-with-diversity-inclusion-and-equity/ 2021 Assessment of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access for Fundraising Professionals https://afpglobal.org/sites/default/files/attachments/resource/IDEAReport2021.pdf
Nonprofit Board Diversity Resources	Tip Sheet for Candid Conversations about Board Governance – Independence Sector Beyond Political Correctness: Building a Diverse and Inclusive Board Taking Action on Board Diversity: Five Questions to Get You Started – BoardSource 2021 Leading with Intent (Board Source) file:///C:/Users/Ronnie/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EJDHBKDQ/2021-Leading-with-Intent-Report.pdf Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity https://boardsource.org/research-critical-issues/diversity-equity-inclusion/ Does Your Board’s Diversity Reflect your Values? https://www.kedconsult.com/videos-for-nonprofit-leaders/does-your-boards-diversity-reflect-your-values/ Karen Eber Davis Beyond Political Correctness: Building a Diverse Board https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/library/boards/building-a-diverse-board
Racial Equity	Breaking Through Barriers to Racial Equity – Stanford Innovation Fund How Foundations Are Using Impact Investing to Advance Racial Equity – Stanford Innovation Fund
Social Justice	Ideas Arrangements Effects: Systems Design and Social Justice - Lori Lobenstine, Kenneth Bailey, and Ayako Maruyama Unfinished business: Why the social justice Movement Needs Nonprofits PhilanTopic https://pndblog.typepad.com/pndblog/2021/06/unfinished-business-why-the-social-justice-movement-needs-nonprofits-.html How to Amp Up Your Nonprofit’s Role in Social Justice https://www.missionbox.com/article/389/how-to-amp-up-your-nonprofits-role-in-social-justice