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Hurry up, Already: Slow Progress in Reaching Equity Committments Diminishes Staff Morale
Racial equity work that moves too slowly will diminish staff morale. Analysis paralysis can keep the most well-intentioned leaders from advancing needed shifts in their organization’s practices, resulting in racial equity fatigue.

Nonprofit Execs, Are You Constantly Losing Staff of Color? Here are 4 Ways to Stop the Churn.
Many nonprofits start their racial equity journey from a diversity perspective by hiring Black staff without doing the necessary systems work to retain hired talent.

How to Engage Your Board in Creating Your “Equity Why”
In this week’s blog, I want to share five proven strategies for nonprofit organizations for how (and when) to engage your Board of Directors in creating your organizational “Equity Why.”

3 Reasons to Update Your Employee Handbook — Even With A Limited Budget
Update your employee handbooks at least once a year to refresh outdated policies and add new ones.

The Power and Limitations of Racial Equity Audits: How to Uncover Organizational Weaknesses and Address Inequities
Having done several racial equity audits in the past few years, I have learned they are both powerful and limited at the same time.

Intentionality Goes A Long Way In Sustaining Your Racial Equity Commitment
Move organizational commitments to action by focusing on the how of your work.
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Race in the Workplace provides the resources and help you need to lead organizational change delivered to you weekly. It is a place for actionable tools, practical guidance, and best practices from experienced leaders who believe that racial equity matters for nonprofits, philanthropies, and businesses.