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An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlash TRAINING & EDUCATION Two-hour workshop that helps your organization assess its readiness to begin deeper diversity, equity and inclusion work with presentation of model/framework for creating an action plan. Creating a Values Statement One-hour workshop that leads your team through the first steps of drafting a diversity, equity, inclusion values statement thatis
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlash TRAINING & EDUCATION Two-hour workshop that helps your organization assess its readiness to begin deeper diversity, equity and inclusion work with presentation of model/framework for creating an action plan. Creating a Values Statement One-hour workshop that leads your team through the first steps of drafting a diversity, equity, inclusion values statement thatis
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
TRAINING & EDUCATION Two-hour workshop that helps your organization assess its readiness to begin deeper diversity, equity and inclusion work with presentation of model/framework for creating an action plan. Creating a Values Statement One-hour workshop that leads your team through the first steps of drafting a diversity, equity, inclusion values statement thatis
GETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
COMMUNICATION
Good communication is essential for growing an inclusive organization. Communicating throughout your process will keep people informed and energized about the work and provide transparency for the process - which builds trust. Attention to internal communications also provide your organization with a precious opportunity to practice messaging before communicating externally. WHY HIRE A CONSULTANT? There are many reasons to hire a consultant when it comes to expanding diversity and inclusion. Here are two top reasons: YOU WANT SOMEONE WITH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS. A skilled consultant will: Move your process along faster and more effectively than doing it internally, while avoiding costly missteps. Offer information on best practices and will apply those5 ACTION STEPS
This is a wonderful way to build connection across nonprofit organizations, strengthen and foster relationships, and, in the process, infuse diverse ideas, practices and programs into your organization. Some concrete items that can come from these relationships: Cross-cultural training opportunities for staff. Job posting and volunteer exchanges. OPEN-MINDEDNESS + INCLUSION = INNOVATION At a recent talk I attended, I heard the cure for our diversity and inclusion woes - basic open mindedness. Simple, right? Yes, and no. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Steve Robbins speak last week at a daylong institute on diversity, inclusion and equity, hosted by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. He was insightful, compelling and 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits HOW TO CREATE A PLAN FOR RACIAL INCLUSIVENESS: ONE This is part one in a multi-part series documenting the story of one historically white organization’s journey toward becoming racially inclusive. The series seeks to document the challenges and successes on the road toward racial inclusion in an effort to provide a resource for other nonprofit organizations who wish to do the same. This first CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlash TRAINING & EDUCATION Two-hour workshop that helps your organization assess its readiness to begin deeper diversity, equity and inclusion work with presentation of model/framework for creating an action plan. Creating a Values Statement One-hour workshop that leads your team through the first steps of drafting a diversity, equity, inclusion values statement thatis
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlash TRAINING & EDUCATION Two-hour workshop that helps your organization assess its readiness to begin deeper diversity, equity and inclusion work with presentation of model/framework for creating an action plan. Creating a Values Statement One-hour workshop that leads your team through the first steps of drafting a diversity, equity, inclusion values statement thatis
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
TRAINING & EDUCATION Two-hour workshop that helps your organization assess its readiness to begin deeper diversity, equity and inclusion work with presentation of model/framework for creating an action plan. Creating a Values Statement One-hour workshop that leads your team through the first steps of drafting a diversity, equity, inclusion values statement thatis
GETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
COMMUNICATION
Good communication is essential for growing an inclusive organization. Communicating throughout your process will keep people informed and energized about the work and provide transparency for the process - which builds trust. Attention to internal communications also provide your organization with a precious opportunity to practice messaging before communicating externally. WHY HIRE A CONSULTANT? There are many reasons to hire a consultant when it comes to expanding diversity and inclusion. Here are two top reasons: YOU WANT SOMEONE WITH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS. A skilled consultant will: Move your process along faster and more effectively than doing it internally, while avoiding costly missteps. Offer information on best practices and will apply those5 ACTION STEPS
This is a wonderful way to build connection across nonprofit organizations, strengthen and foster relationships, and, in the process, infuse diverse ideas, practices and programs into your organization. Some concrete items that can come from these relationships: Cross-cultural training opportunities for staff. Job posting and volunteer exchanges. OPEN-MINDEDNESS + INCLUSION = INNOVATION At a recent talk I attended, I heard the cure for our diversity and inclusion woes - basic open mindedness. Simple, right? Yes, and no. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Steve Robbins speak last week at a daylong institute on diversity, inclusion and equity, hosted by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. He was insightful, compelling and 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits HOW TO CREATE A PLAN FOR RACIAL INCLUSIVENESS: ONE This is part one in a multi-part series documenting the story of one historically white organization’s journey toward becoming racially inclusive. The series seeks to document the challenges and successes on the road toward racial inclusion in an effort to provide a resource for other nonprofit organizations who wish to do the same. This first CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION If you're just beginning, these articles will help you get a better sense of where and how to get started on creating and implementing an effective diversity and inclusion plan for your nonprofitorganization.
ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI.WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
Dear Fellow White People New! This Blog space is specifically designed to reach white people in the work toward racial equity and racialjustice.
TRAINING & EDUCATION What Kind of Diversity & Inclusion Training Do We Need and How Much Will it Cost? I get a lot of calls for “diversity training” and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what DIVERSITY – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Welcome! Below are three first steps which will give any nonprofit organization a solid beginning for creating an actionable diversityand inclusion plan.
I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE This is one post in a multi-part story documenting one historically white organization’s journey toward becoming racially inclusive. The series seeks to document the challenges and successes faced along the way in an effort to provide a learning tool for other nonprofit organizations who wish to do the same. MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult THE “R” WORD: RACIST On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color. Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. Researchers estimate that by the year 2050, there CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION If you're just beginning, these articles will help you get a better sense of where and how to get started on creating and implementing an effective diversity and inclusion plan for your nonprofitorganization.
ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI.WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
Dear Fellow White People New! This Blog space is specifically designed to reach white people in the work toward racial equity and racialjustice.
TRAINING & EDUCATION What Kind of Diversity & Inclusion Training Do We Need and How Much Will it Cost? I get a lot of calls for “diversity training” and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what DIVERSITY – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Welcome! Below are three first steps which will give any nonprofit organization a solid beginning for creating an actionable diversityand inclusion plan.
I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE This is one post in a multi-part story documenting one historically white organization’s journey toward becoming racially inclusive. The series seeks to document the challenges and successes faced along the way in an effort to provide a learning tool for other nonprofit organizations who wish to do the same. MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult THE “R” WORD: RACIST On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color. Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. Researchers estimate that by the year 2050, there RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
TRAINING & EDUCATION What Kind of Diversity & Inclusion Training Do We Need and How Much Will it Cost? I get a lot of calls for “diversity training” and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out whatGETTING STARTED
There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, and yourorganization
COMMUNICATION
Good communication is essential for growing an inclusive organization. Communicating throughout your process will keep people informed and energized about the work and provide transparency for the process - which builds trust. Attention to internal communications also provide your organization with a precious opportunity to practice messaging before communicating externally. WHY HIRE A CONSULTANT? There are many reasons to hire a consultant when it comes to expanding diversity and inclusion. Here are two top reasons: YOU WANT SOMEONE WITH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS. A skilled consultant will: Move your process along faster and more effectively than doing it internally, while avoiding costly missteps. Offer information on best practices and will apply those5 ACTION STEPS
Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits OPEN-MINDEDNESS + INCLUSION = INNOVATION At a recent talk I attended, I heard the cure for our diversity and inclusion woes - basic open mindedness. Simple, right? Yes, and no. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Steve Robbins speak last week at a daylong institute on diversity, inclusion and equity, hosted by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. He was insightful, compelling and 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits HOW TO CREATE A PLAN FOR RACIAL INCLUSIVENESS: ONE This is part one in a multi-part series documenting the story of one historically white organization’s journey toward becoming racially inclusive. The series seeks to document the challenges and successes on the road toward racial inclusion in an effort to provide a resource for other nonprofit organizations who wish to do the same. This first CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION If you're just beginning, these articles will help you get a better sense of where and how to get started on creating and implementing an effective diversity and inclusion plan for your nonprofitorganization.
ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. TRAINING & EDUCATION What Kind of Diversity & Inclusion Training Do We Need and How Much Will it Cost? I get a lot of calls for “diversity training” and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out whatWHITE PEOPLE BLOG
Dear Fellow White People New! This Blog space is specifically designed to reach white people in the work toward racial equity and racialjustice.
RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE This is one post in a multi-part story documenting one historically white organization’s journey toward becoming racially inclusive. The series seeks to document the challenges and successes faced along the way in an effort to provide a learning tool for other nonprofit organizations who wish to do the same. MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult THE “R” WORD: RACIST On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color. Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. Researchers estimate that by the year 2050, there CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION If you're just beginning, these articles will help you get a better sense of where and how to get started on creating and implementing an effective diversity and inclusion plan for your nonprofitorganization.
ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. TRAINING & EDUCATION What Kind of Diversity & Inclusion Training Do We Need and How Much Will it Cost? I get a lot of calls for “diversity training” and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out whatWHITE PEOPLE BLOG
Dear Fellow White People New! This Blog space is specifically designed to reach white people in the work toward racial equity and racialjustice.
RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE This is one post in a multi-part story documenting one historically white organization’s journey toward becoming racially inclusive. The series seeks to document the challenges and successes faced along the way in an effort to provide a learning tool for other nonprofit organizations who wish to do the same. MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult THE “R” WORD: RACIST On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color. Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. Researchers estimate that by the year 2050, there RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
TRAINING & EDUCATION What Kind of Diversity & Inclusion Training Do We Need and How Much Will it Cost? I get a lot of calls for “diversity training” and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out whatGETTING STARTED
There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, and yourorganization
COMMUNICATION
Good communication is essential for growing an inclusive organization. Communicating throughout your process will keep people informed and energized about the work and provide transparency for the process - which builds trust. Attention to internal communications also provide your organization with a precious opportunity to practice messaging before communicating externally. 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits WHY HIRE A CONSULTANT? There are many reasons to hire a consultant when it comes to expanding diversity and inclusion. Here are two top reasons: YOU WANT SOMEONE WITH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS. A skilled consultant will: Move your process along faster and more effectively than doing it internally, while avoiding costly missteps. Offer information on best practices and will apply those5 ACTION STEPS
Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits HOW TO CREATE A PLAN FOR RACIAL INCLUSIVENESS: ONE This is part one in a multi-part series documenting the story of one historically white organization’s journey toward becoming racially inclusive. The series seeks to document the challenges and successes on the road toward racial inclusion in an effort to provide a resource for other nonprofit organizations who wish to do the same. This first OPEN-MINDEDNESS + INCLUSION = INNOVATION At a recent talk I attended, I heard the cure for our diversity and inclusion woes - basic open mindedness. Simple, right? Yes, and no. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Steve Robbins speak last week at a daylong institute on diversity, inclusion and equity, hosted by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. He was insightful, compelling and CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlashGETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlashGETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
GETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
TRAINING & EDUCATION Two-hour workshop that helps your organization assess its readiness to begin deeper diversity, equity and inclusion work with presentation of model/framework for creating an action plan. Creating a Values Statement One-hour workshop that leads your team through the first steps of drafting a diversity, equity, inclusion values statement thatis
COMMUNICATION
Good communication is essential for growing an inclusive organization. Communicating throughout your process will keep people informed and energized about the work and provide transparency for the process - which builds trust. Attention to internal communications also provide your organization with a precious opportunity to practice messaging before communicating externally. WHY HIRE A CONSULTANT? There are many reasons to hire a consultant when it comes to expanding diversity and inclusion. Here are two top reasons: YOU WANT SOMEONE WITH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS. A skilled consultant will: Move your process along faster and more effectively than doing it internally, while avoiding costly missteps. Offer information on best practices and will apply those5 ACTION STEPS
This is a wonderful way to build connection across nonprofit organizations, strengthen and foster relationships, and, in the process, infuse diverse ideas, practices and programs into your organization. Some concrete items that can come from these relationships: Cross-cultural training opportunities for staff. Job posting and volunteer exchanges. OPEN-MINDEDNESS + INCLUSION = INNOVATION At a recent talk I attended, I heard the cure for our diversity and inclusion woes - basic open mindedness. Simple, right? Yes, and no. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Steve Robbins speak last week at a daylong institute on diversity, inclusion and equity, hosted by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. He was insightful, compelling and 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits PERCEPTION VS. REALITY: SEEING THROUGH RACIALIZED LENSES How to Create a Plan for Racial Inclusiveness: One Nonprofit Story By Kathleen LaTosch On November, 18, 2013, video clips of certain Grosse Pointe Park, MI police officers were discovered. The clips showed the officers ordering men of color, who had been pulled over, to perform demeaning acts such as singing and CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlashGETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlashGETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
GETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
TRAINING & EDUCATION Two-hour workshop that helps your organization assess its readiness to begin deeper diversity, equity and inclusion work with presentation of model/framework for creating an action plan. Creating a Values Statement One-hour workshop that leads your team through the first steps of drafting a diversity, equity, inclusion values statement thatis
COMMUNICATION
Good communication is essential for growing an inclusive organization. Communicating throughout your process will keep people informed and energized about the work and provide transparency for the process - which builds trust. Attention to internal communications also provide your organization with a precious opportunity to practice messaging before communicating externally. WHY HIRE A CONSULTANT? There are many reasons to hire a consultant when it comes to expanding diversity and inclusion. Here are two top reasons: YOU WANT SOMEONE WITH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS. A skilled consultant will: Move your process along faster and more effectively than doing it internally, while avoiding costly missteps. Offer information on best practices and will apply those5 ACTION STEPS
This is a wonderful way to build connection across nonprofit organizations, strengthen and foster relationships, and, in the process, infuse diverse ideas, practices and programs into your organization. Some concrete items that can come from these relationships: Cross-cultural training opportunities for staff. Job posting and volunteer exchanges. OPEN-MINDEDNESS + INCLUSION = INNOVATION At a recent talk I attended, I heard the cure for our diversity and inclusion woes - basic open mindedness. Simple, right? Yes, and no. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Steve Robbins speak last week at a daylong institute on diversity, inclusion and equity, hosted by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. He was insightful, compelling and 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits PERCEPTION VS. REALITY: SEEING THROUGH RACIALIZED LENSES How to Create a Plan for Racial Inclusiveness: One Nonprofit Story By Kathleen LaTosch On November, 18, 2013, video clips of certain Grosse Pointe Park, MI police officers were discovered. The clips showed the officers ordering men of color, who had been pulled over, to perform demeaning acts such as singing and CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlashGETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlashGETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
GETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
TRAINING & EDUCATION Two-hour workshop that helps your organization assess its readiness to begin deeper diversity, equity and inclusion work with presentation of model/framework for creating an action plan. Creating a Values Statement One-hour workshop that leads your team through the first steps of drafting a diversity, equity, inclusion values statement thatis
COMMUNICATION
Good communication is essential for growing an inclusive organization. Communicating throughout your process will keep people informed and energized about the work and provide transparency for the process - which builds trust. Attention to internal communications also provide your organization with a precious opportunity to practice messaging before communicating externally. WHY HIRE A CONSULTANT? There are many reasons to hire a consultant when it comes to expanding diversity and inclusion. Here are two top reasons: YOU WANT SOMEONE WITH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS. A skilled consultant will: Move your process along faster and more effectively than doing it internally, while avoiding costly missteps. Offer information on best practices and will apply those5 ACTION STEPS
This is a wonderful way to build connection across nonprofit organizations, strengthen and foster relationships, and, in the process, infuse diverse ideas, practices and programs into your organization. Some concrete items that can come from these relationships: Cross-cultural training opportunities for staff. Job posting and volunteer exchanges. OPEN-MINDEDNESS + INCLUSION = INNOVATION At a recent talk I attended, I heard the cure for our diversity and inclusion woes - basic open mindedness. Simple, right? Yes, and no. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Steve Robbins speak last week at a daylong institute on diversity, inclusion and equity, hosted by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. He was insightful, compelling and 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits PERCEPTION VS. REALITY: SEEING THROUGH RACIALIZED LENSES How to Create a Plan for Racial Inclusiveness: One Nonprofit Story By Kathleen LaTosch On November, 18, 2013, video clips of certain Grosse Pointe Park, MI police officers were discovered. The clips showed the officers ordering men of color, who had been pulled over, to perform demeaning acts such as singing and CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONDIVERSITY CONSULTING AND TRAININGDIVERSITY CONSULTING GROUPDIVERSITY CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTING FIRMSNONPROFIT CONSULTING JOBSNONPROFITCONSULTING JOBS
Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY ANDDIVERSITY CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTINGSERVICES
Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlashGETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONDIVERSITY INCLUSION EXAMPLESDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION BACKGROUNDDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IDEASDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATIONDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION QUOTESDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STRATEGY EXAMPLES “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONDIVERSITY CONSULTING AND TRAININGDIVERSITY CONSULTING GROUPDIVERSITY CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTING FIRMSNONPROFIT CONSULTING JOBSNONPROFITCONSULTING JOBS
Helping nonprofits be their best at changing the world – by centering equity and inclusion. Do you Identify as White? Take the White Perspectives Survey. This is an exploratory survey to gather thoughts from white-identifying people about when and why you engage in conversations about race. Your answers are completely anonymous. ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY ANDDIVERSITY CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTINGSERVICES
Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
An Answer to Liberal White Parents. Last year, teachers from the Seattle Public School district organized a Black Lives Matter event to raise awareness about racism in our society. Yesterday, Monique Judge, a columnist for The Root, posted a new piece about it; she’s been following the response to the event closely since it received backlashGETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONDIVERSITY INCLUSION EXAMPLESDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION BACKGROUNDDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IDEASDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATIONDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION QUOTESDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STRATEGY EXAMPLES “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IS AT THE HEART OF TRUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WORK –. – to get to a place where you no longer need an initiative, where the culture of the organization supports a genuine and positive curiosity about difference, and authentic inclusion becomes a reflex for the organization. While many agencies start with an initiative 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits THE “R” WORD: RACIST The “R” Word: Racist. May 23, 2012. December 5, 2014. On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color . Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
TOPICS – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Following are several articles about how to build a more diverse staff. Keep in mind that recruiting and hiring only work if the environment into which diverse recruits are placed is an inclusive one which values diverse perspectives and experiences. TRAINING & EDUCATION Two-hour workshop that helps your organization assess its readiness to begin deeper diversity, equity and inclusion work with presentation of model/framework for creating an action plan. Creating a Values Statement One-hour workshop that leads your team through the first steps of drafting a diversity, equity, inclusion values statement thatis
GETTING STARTED
Getting Started. There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, andyour
COMMUNICATION
Good communication is essential for growing an inclusive organization. Communicating throughout your process will keep people informed and energized about the work and provide transparency for the process - which builds trust. Attention to internal communications also provide your organization with a precious opportunity to practice messaging before communicating externally. WHY HIRE A CONSULTANT? There are many reasons to hire a consultant when it comes to expanding diversity and inclusion. Here are two top reasons: YOU WANT SOMEONE WITH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS. A skilled consultant will: Move your process along faster and more effectively than doing it internally, while avoiding costly missteps. Offer information on best practices and will apply those5 ACTION STEPS
This is a wonderful way to build connection across nonprofit organizations, strengthen and foster relationships, and, in the process, infuse diverse ideas, practices and programs into your organization. Some concrete items that can come from these relationships: Cross-cultural training opportunities for staff. Job posting and volunteer exchanges. OPEN-MINDEDNESS + INCLUSION = INNOVATION At a recent talk I attended, I heard the cure for our diversity and inclusion woes - basic open mindedness. Simple, right? Yes, and no. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Steve Robbins speak last week at a daylong institute on diversity, inclusion and equity, hosted by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. He was insightful, compelling and 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK My Best Friend is Black. One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adult in my life and I felt like I was morelike
CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONDIVERSITY CONSULTING AND TRAININGDIVERSITY CONSULTING GROUPDIVERSITY CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTING FIRMSNONPROFIT CONSULTING JOBSNONPROFITCONSULTING JOBS
If you're just beginning, these articles will help you get a better sense of where and how to get started on creating and implementing an effective diversity and inclusion plan for your nonprofitorganization.
ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY ANDDIVERSITY CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTINGSERVICES
Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
Dear Fellow White People New! This Blog space is specifically designed to reach white people in the work toward racial equity and racialjustice.
GETTING STARTED
There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, and yourorganization
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONDIVERSITY INCLUSION EXAMPLESDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION BACKGROUNDDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IDEASDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATIONDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION QUOTESDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STRATEGY EXAMPLES “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE This is one post in a multi-part story documenting one historically white organization’s journey toward becoming racially inclusive. The series seeks to document the challenges and successes faced along the way in an effort to provide a learning tool for other nonprofit organizations who wish to do the same. 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits THE “R” WORD: RACIST On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color. Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. Researchers estimate that by the year 2050, there CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONDIVERSITY CONSULTING AND TRAININGDIVERSITY CONSULTING GROUPDIVERSITY CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTING FIRMSNONPROFIT CONSULTING JOBSNONPROFITCONSULTING JOBS
If you're just beginning, these articles will help you get a better sense of where and how to get started on creating and implementing an effective diversity and inclusion plan for your nonprofitorganization.
ABOUT LATOSCH CONSULTING History LaTosch Consulting was founded in 2012 by Kathleen LaTosch after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Affirmations and upon completing a four-year racial inclusiveness initiative she led and facilitated, Blueprint for Change. It was aimed at addressing historic racial inequities within an LGBTQ community center located just outside of Detroit, MI. SERVICES – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY ANDDIVERSITY CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTING SERVICESNONPROFIT CONSULTINGSERVICES
Based just outside of Detroit, Michigan, LaTosch Consulting is an independent diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy providing a range of services designed to help organizations reach their goals. We believe that entities can only do their best work by attending to and strengthening the diversity, equity and inclusion within theirorganizations.
WHITE PEOPLE BLOG
Dear Fellow White People New! This Blog space is specifically designed to reach white people in the work toward racial equity and racialjustice.
GETTING STARTED
There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, and yourorganization
WHAT KIND OF DIVERSITY TRAINING DO WE NEED & HOW MUCH WILL I get a lot of calls for diversity training and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out what your organization needs, it’s a good idea to start with the question, “Why do you I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: TRANSPARENCY IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONDIVERSITY INCLUSION EXAMPLESDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION BACKGROUNDDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IDEASDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATIONDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION QUOTESDIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STRATEGY EXAMPLES “The first step is admitting you have a problem,” so goes the old Alcoholics Anonymous adage. In diversity and inclusion work, it’s important to not only acknowledge this truth internally, but publicly as well. Disproportionality in hiring practices, promotional opportunities, services delivered – all of these imbalances are obvious to those getting the short end CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE This is one post in a multi-part story documenting one historically white organization’s journey toward becoming racially inclusive. The series seeks to document the challenges and successes faced along the way in an effort to provide a learning tool for other nonprofit organizations who wish to do the same. 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits THE “R” WORD: RACIST On Thursday (May 17, 2012), the U.S. Census Bureau reported that for the first time in American History the majority of babies born in the U.S. were to parents of color. Twenty-six percent of those babies were Latino, 15 percent were African American, and 4 percent Asian. Researchers estimate that by the year 2050, there RESOURCES & INFORMATION Test yourself White Perspectives Survey. Designed by LaTosch Consulting, this is a five minute survey for white people to share their perspectives on when and how they engage in conversations about race. Implicit Association Test. Take this free test from Harvard University and learn more about your personal levels of unconsciousbias. Is Yours a
TOPICS – CONSULTING FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND Following are several articles about how to build a more diverse staff. Keep in mind that recruiting and hiring only work if the environment into which diverse recruits are placed is an inclusive one which values diverse perspectives and experiences.GETTING STARTED
There are a range of resources that provide guidance on how you can build equity, diversity and inclusion efforts within your nonprofit organization. While some elements are best led by an impartial, outside consultant, there are many aspects that can be self-led. If members of your team have the experience and skills, and yourorganization
TRAINING & EDUCATION What Kind of Diversity & Inclusion Training Do We Need and How Much Will it Cost? I get a lot of calls for “diversity training” and my first question is always, what kind of training do you need? Most don’t know. Most also don’t know how to answer the question. In order to figure out whatCOMMUNICATION
Good communication is essential for growing an inclusive organization. Communicating throughout your process will keep people informed and energized about the work and provide transparency for the process - which builds trust. Attention to internal communications also provide your organization with a precious opportunity to practice messaging before communicating externally. WHY HIRE A CONSULTANT? There are many reasons to hire a consultant when it comes to expanding diversity and inclusion. Here are two top reasons: YOU WANT SOMEONE WITH KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS. A skilled consultant will: Move your process along faster and more effectively than doing it internally, while avoiding costly missteps. Offer information on best practices and will apply those5 ACTION STEPS
Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits OPEN-MINDEDNESS + INCLUSION = INNOVATION At a recent talk I attended, I heard the cure for our diversity and inclusion woes - basic open mindedness. Simple, right? Yes, and no. I had the opportunity to see Dr. Steve Robbins speak last week at a daylong institute on diversity, inclusion and equity, hosted by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. He was insightful, compelling and 4 ACTION STEPS FOR NONPROFIT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Many nonprofit organizations feel challenged at the task of recruiting a racially diverse staff. They may have tried a number of things unsuccessfully or feel unsure of how to start the work. Organizations such as these often have a majority white staff – especially at the top. I call these historically white organizations – nonprofits MY BEST FRIEND IS BLACK One of my most memorable moments around race involves my nana. We were very close – she lived with me and my family until I was 8 years old and I loved her dearly. Of all my grandparents, we were especially close – I always felt like she knew me better than any other adultSkip to content
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