Section 2: Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Doing this work can at times feel unfamiliar and uncomfortable – but that means you’re doing it right. These resources are aimed at those who may be starting this journey and want to gut-check their DEI plan, as well as those who have been engaging with DEI work for a while but may have hit a road bump and want to know how they can avoid similar issues in the future.
Table of Contents
Being inactive
Verna Myers: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them
From Alford Group: Creating a Culture of Equity: Taking Action
npExperts: The Great Reset – Equity chapters: Moving into the New Normal with Intention
Lacking cohesive structure in your plan
From Alford Group: Culture of Equity Assessment
From Alford Group: Be a SMARTIE: An Equity-Foward Approach to Goal Setting
Having a singular view
For a more detailed, longform view: The Intersectionality Wars
Intersectionality in the Workplace isn’t a ‘Nice to Have’ — it’s Essential
Being satisfied with tokenism
Monday Morning Reset: Why Tokenism is Killing Your Diversity Efforts
The Big Idea Series: Advancing Black Leaders – an article series on how DEI efforts can better serve Black employees
‘Checkbox Diversity’ Must Be Left Behind for DEI Efforts to Succeed
The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Dismantling Tokenism with Trish Mandewo
Reacting when issues arise rather than leading with vision
From Alford Group: Diversity in Fundraising: Making a Long-Term Commitment
How to Integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Everyday Operations
The Hidden Cost of DEI Work and What to Do About It
Section 1: What Everyone Needs to Know
