Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assessment

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MNA believes that nonprofits are created to improve society and as such they should be diverse, inclusive and equitable. 

That’s why we have developed the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Assessment - a tool designed to help nonprofit organizations assess their current status and future progress on the journey to make these values a reality. 

But in a world of competing priorities and limited resources how do you make the case for diversity, inclusion and equity?

• Ethically - we believe each person has something of value to contribute and diverse perspectives lead to better solutions.
• Economically – research shows that organizations that leverage talent pools of different populations are stronger and more efficient.
• Organizationally - when leadership reflects the diversity of constituents, nonprofits understand their needs and deliver better services. 

Now that we’ve made the case, demonstrate your organization’s commitment and create a forum for open discussion of these values.  It’s easy to start today!

You Should Know:

• The assessment was developed with input from nonprofit experts and practitioners, literature on best practices, and the collective experience of the framing partners NEW: Solutions for Nonprofits and Nonprofit Network.
• The project was piloted in 2016 and feedback from participating organizations was incorporated into the final product.
• Assessment scores provide a general indication of an organization’s current status. Interpretations should keep in mind that these are complex concepts and all organizations will move back and forth along a continuum of best practices.
• This assessment is primarily for non-Black leaders and PWI (predominately white institutions, organizationally or Board) who want to start a conversation on how to incorporate DEI into their work.
• MNA shares this assessment as co-conspirators, not as experts. MNA is also working on our own racial equity journey, and acknowledge we, too, have a way to go in being an anti-racist organization.
• This tool is not an assessment that dives deep into power, privilege, and oppression. MNA assumes that by taking the assessment that there’s a recognition that bias exists and plays out in the workplace, and that you and your organization want to take the first steps in addressing some of these bias that live in your policies and practices.
• Please note that there’s a fine line between diversity, inclusion, and tokenism. The difference is power. When you are looking at your assessment results, please think about the actionable steps being recommended in a way that allows you to make changes that distributes power, shrinks disparities, and leads to more equitable outcomes. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sample Report (Level 2)

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