Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 13, 2021

Building an inclusive, open, and diverse event is crucial in keeping your audience engaged. Here are some of the top and best practices you can follow to do just that!

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Tips 246

SBI

APRIL 24, 2024

In recent years, the call for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all facets of society has grown increasingly important. Conference Pre-Planning Event Date Selection : Avoid scheduling events on religious or cultural observance days and consider regional holidays to accommodate diverse backgrounds.

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YourMembership

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Recently, The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) has been evolving our diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts to create an intentional culture shift in the association. Research shows companies that elevate D&I beyond just a focus on creating greater demographic diversity financially outperform their peers and an inclusive business.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 12, 2020

Here is what Personify as an organization intends to do in response to improve our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We are living in one of the most painful and challenging?moments?in in our history.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 5, 2020

Companies benefit when they implement a diversity & inclusion program that can attract diverse talent, improve corporate culture and retain top talent. The post The Purpose of Diversity & Inclusion Programs appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Leadership 148

Associations Now

APRIL 9, 2023

Hope isn’t a strategy, as they say, but it can sometimes seem that way when it comes to board diversity. One reason for that may be that organizations’ efforts to diversify their boards have been more reactive than intentional, and more interested in optics than truly diverse leadership. How to do that?

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.orgSource

JUNE 29, 2021

The post Diversity Rules the Global Economy, Step Up to Success appeared first on.orgSource. The proof that we are citizens of the world, no matter how fiercely we choose to localize, was one of the pandemic’s profound lessons. Technology has created an interdependent global economy. What happens in a […].

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This year has been pivotal for many reasons — one of which is that the corporate world is finally realizing the impact and importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. However, many organizations are still learning the ins.

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Organization 212

Idea Architects

JUNE 6, 2020

A full commitment to diversity and inclusion means that an association’s educational programming—and the speakers providing it—reflect the learning community. Here are some practical steps associations can take to help presenters prepare sessions that reject assumptions about the audience and meet diverse attendee needs.

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YM Careers

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Learn five steps to help your association run a career fair that supports diversity in your industry or profession. The post How to Support Diversity in Your Association’s Industry appeared first on YM Careers by Community Brands.

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Spark Consulting

MAY 9, 2017

As Joe Gerstandt points out in his sidebar in Include Is a Verb: Moving from Talk to Action on Diversity and Inclusion , clarity is key. What do we actually mean when we use the term diversity? What “counts” as diversity, and why does it matter? What about inclusion? What is intersectionality? How does it affect us?

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Associations Now

MAY 18, 2023

A growing number are rethinking their operations in a way that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion, including with vendor selection and internal hiring. For the past decade, Travel Portland has been focusing on intentional change with its EDI efforts, said Angela Nelson, vice president of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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PROPEL

APRIL 13, 2022

Which can also have downsides – see our post about Zoom fatigue – but here’s another thing for you to think about – the unexpected effect of Zoom as a tool for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here are just a few ways Zoom can help with DE&I.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Mixing different perspectives through a diverse professional network helps us innovate in ways that are rich, colorful and exciting. The post Seek Diverse Perspectives on Purpose appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Innovation 78

PROPEL

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces Marcus Sawyerr, CEO of EQ Community and HR tech expert joins us as we dive into the results of a joint study between QuestionPro and EQ Community where we surveyed 1,000 knowledge workers across the US to get a better understanding of their experiences with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 29, 2017

Many organizations and associations have a compelling statement on diversity and inclusion, but one that isn't reflected in their day-to-day operations. Sherry Marts and Elizabeth Engel, authors of "Include Is a Verb," show you how to move your organization from talk to action when it comes to authentic diversity and inclusion.

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GrowthZone

JANUARY 31, 2023

Facilitating Diversity and Interactivity Also assessed in the survey was diversity efforts within associations. Only 44% have a documented diversity and inclusion policy that they use regularly. The post Association Professionals Share Member Value and Diversity Efforts in 2023 Survey appeared first on GrowthZone.

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.orgSource

MARCH 7, 2022

The post Diversity Can’t Stand Alone—It Needs Equity and Inclusion To Matter appeared first on.orgSource. It’s the contrast and asymmetry that makes us worthwhile.— Lindsey Lunsford, M.E.M., eXtention Foundation, 2019 Impact Collaborative, DEI Fellow One of my early […].

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 26, 2017

Does your organization have a compelling statement on diversity and inclusion that doesn’t seem to be reflected in your day to day operations? Don’t worry – lots of organizations face the same challenge. The webinar content will be based on our recently-released whitepaper Include Is a Verb , which is also free to download.

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Ungrated

MAY 6, 2021

Long simmering and intricately intwined with our country’s history, equality, diversity and inclusion came back to the forefront in 2020 after the racially charged death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the subsequent protests that touched small towns and large cities. CAI has released resources to help address the shortcomings.

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Association Success

JULY 30, 2020

While we continue to pursue other opportunities to feature more diverse voices and promote anti-racist actions, we’re also looking to get a better understanding of what this problem looks like in our industry specifically. The post How diverse is the association industry? appeared first on AssociationSuccess.org.

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PROPEL

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Chief People Officer at Enterprise Client Group and Innovation at Aon, as we look at how critical the current moment is for companies’ in regards to their diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) strategy, and how it can be best embedded into their plans and objectives. We are at a pivotal moment.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Hoping to introduce more diversity into library workforces, last year the Public Library Association kicked off its Inclusive Internship Initiative (III).

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Library 133

GrowthZone

JANUARY 31, 2023

In regard to diversity efforts, 65% of the do not have a documented diversity and inclusion policy that they use regularly. In case you missed it, we hosted diversity expert Jessica Pettitt of Good Enough Now to explain how to increase your comfort in interacting with people who are “not the same” as you are.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 3, 2019

ASAE’s 2019 Technology Exploration Conference kicked off on Tuesday with a conversation focused on the value of diversity, inclusion, and human interactions in fueling future tech innovations. When I think of diversity, I think of all my tech mentors who came from different races and backgrounds,” Dorsey said. Create Diverse Teams.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Board diversity is still a challenge at nonprofits and for-profits alike. When it comes to boardroom diversity, organizations have listening-toured, mentored, leaned in, consulted out, legislated, and otherwise tried to become more inclusive. The post An Active Approach to Board Diversity appeared first on Associations Now.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Diversity is a global topic that deserves attention. These days, most people know diversity and inclusion is important for a culture and community to thrive, but it can be hard to back up that claim with solid answers -- beyond just knowing , morally, that diversity is important. How can diversity benefit your online community?

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The Association 100

APRIL 21, 2024

Drawing from her pioneering work at CES , Dickerson emphasizes the importance of data in tailoring event experiences that engage diverse industries. She discusses actionable methods for ensuring diversity on stage, like setting clear inclusivity standards and regular diversity audits.

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Associations Now

MARCH 31, 2019

A new study says nonprofit boards are slow to pursue diversity and inclusion efforts. When people say that conversations about diversity start at the top, they usually mean the CEO. Without the board’s own awareness of diversity and inclusion issues, support for D+I from the CEO to staff and members risks withering.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 14, 2018

But don’t wait to start building a culture that champions diversity. A decade ago, the Online News Association’s leadership persuaded itself that it didn’t need to think much about diversity. Washington, CAE, announced what he describes as “our most competitive and diverse board slate to date.” How did ONA get there?

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Mizz Information

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

So instead of focusing on the why or me aspect of neurodiversity, I’m going to try to just stick with the aspect I started drafting two years ago: neurodiversity as it relates to diversity and inclusion, especially in the association space.

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PROPEL

MAY 18, 2022

In 2020, in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and others, many, many organizations announced that they were going to be much more serious about diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is now 2 years later, but I don’t see a whole lot of transformation out there, despite the large amount of DE&I initiatives that were launched.

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Organization 59

Eric Lanke

MAY 22, 2017

Spark Consulting is out with another white paper -- this one on the sometimes challenging topic of diversity and inclusion -- and it's another thought-provoking read for association CEOs. If you're interested, you can download "Include Is A Verb: Moving From Talk to Action on Diversity and Inclusion" here. Diversity is contextual.

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Optimist Consulting

MARCH 30, 2017

I recently came across the Diversity and Inclusion Progression Framework for professional bodies from the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Science Council. This practical framework is designed to help professional bodies improve diversity and inclusion (D&I) within their organisation.

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Disciple Media

JUNE 18, 2021

As a community leader, it’s really important that you don’t overlook the importance of fostering diversity and inclusion into your community’s DNA. This isn’t just about diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, ability, religion, or sexual orientation. 3 ways to build an inclusive and diverse community. Step 1: Do your research.

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Associations Now

MARCH 18, 2020

The stock photo platform, turning 25 this year, will work with a variety of associations and nonprofits to offer scholarships to up-and-coming photographers, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. The post Getty Images, Associations Collaborate on Diversity Scholarship Program appeared first on Associations Now.

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Associations Now

JUNE 5, 2019

Diversity training designed to change attitudes and behavior toward women in the workplace helped reinforce the right conduct among supportive groups, but it was less effective in people whose behavior most needed improvement, according to a new study. Is it worthwhile to invest in diversity training? Or is it not pulling its weight?

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