Episode 12: Tolerable Risk E012 - Bobby Jefferson - Risk and Diversity, Equity, Engagement, and Inclusion

Tolerable Risk: Threats and Opportunities in the 3rd Sector

Join Sabrina as she speaks with Bobby Jefferson, VP, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, Engagement, and Inclusion at DAI and they discuss the importance of DEI initiatives, some of the associated risks, and why organizational culture needs to be based on living the values of your organization.
Reference material for this episode:
Board of Trustees Population Reference Bureau (PRB). PRB 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Board, Executive Committee, Society for International Development US, Chair DEI Committee, SID US 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Board Executive Committee, Coalition for Racial & Ethnic Equity in Development (CREED), development and humanitarian assistance organizations CREED 501(c)(3) nonprofit
PSC Council of International Development Companies (CIDC) Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessibility (DEIA) co-chair, CIDC 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Practical advice for nonprofits and boards.
-Setup Diversity Equity Inclusion role with resources
-Request DEI report at Board meetings or Board Book
-Request DEI in organizational Strategic Plan
-DEI in Succession Plan
-Board member diversity and Governance structure
-Establish a Framework of Principals on DEI and Social Justice issues in advance
Gartner Research, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center, Complimentary resources to help embed greater diversity, equity and inclusion in Boards, Leadership and Organizations
FCDO
Established a Head of Diversity and Inclusion Position and Department, FCDO
Published UK House of Commons International Development Committee, Racism in the aid sector First Report of Session 2022–23
USAID
Executive Order 13985 Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities
Established Chief Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessibility (DEIA) Officer and DEIA Department, USAID
USAID Equity Action Plan for USAID Mission, Bureau, Programs, Policies, Procurements
European Union, European Commission
Established Diversity and Inclusion Office, Head of EC Diversity and Inclusion office, The Commission’s plan to step up action against racism and achieve a Union of Equality
EC Anti-racism Action Plan 2020-2025.
EU Diversity Month, EU Diversity Conference
https://www.eudiversity2022.eu/
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
DEI Progress Report
Resources
Coursera has FREE Diversity and Inclusion course(s). The Coursera ESSEC School Paris is an excellent Global D&I course, with relevant topics on Intergenerational Diversity that apply to our global development work. These are graded quizzes with passing scores required, 2-3 weeks online, English. Students have the option to purchase the completion certificate for $79 USD, otherwise, the course is FREE.
LinkedIn Learning is not free for all courses. It costs monthly for an individual subscription to access the Diversity and Inclusion videos, and exercises, and receive a certificate. The positive is everyone on LinkedIn can see your certificate of completion like this unconscious bias certificate
CREED has a community of Practice and Learning HUB
WILD has a Learning hub platform
SID US has active working groups, communities, webinars for DEI global practitioners and Young Professionals Network YPN
Young Professionals in Development Network (YPN) is a collaborative space for young professionals (under the age of 32) interested and working in international development and dedicated to strengthening its impact both at home and abroad by building partnerships among peers and facilitating and empowering a peer initiative.
Highly recommend eCornell Diversity and Inclusion Certificate program