Alford Group’s Imperative on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Alford Group stands for and acts in support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
We believe that mindsets, behavior and values must shift to make equity a priority and create sustainable change. While diversity offers seats at the table to a broader range of people and ideas, and inclusion ensures that all voices are heard, equity applies a historic lens to assure that everyone is welcomed and receives what they need to thrive. Diversity, equity and inclusion must work in tandem.
Our firm was founded 46 years ago on the principle that our human differences make the nonprofit sector stronger. We uphold this commitment by:
- Focusing on our own organizational culture; ensuring that our staff reflects diversity and inclusion; and being adaptive as a learning organization to care, to listen, to learn and to act.
- Challenging our clients to improve their own equity, diversity and inclusion culture and practices to better reflect and deepen impact in the communities they serve.
- Encouraging the nonprofit sector to make room for and listen to diverse voices to spark innovation; investing in sector-wide programming centered on diversity, equity and inclusion; and empowering individuals and organizations to flourish.
Alford Group has taken many deliberate steps to ensure a level playing field for all and bring an equity-forward lens to our work. Yet we are compelled to do better. Today we seize this moment and renew our pledge to be purposeful, even disruptive, and accelerate our journey toward swift and lasting social justice.
Collectively, we have an opportunity to create a better world where possibilities are endless and reflect the best of who we are as humans.
