Our Approach
Shaping your culture of inclusivity
"Many conversations about diversity and inclusion do not happen in the boardroom because people are embarrassed at using unfamiliar words or afraid of saying the wrong thing — yet this is the very place we need to be talking about it. The business case speaks for itself — diverse teams are more innovative and successful..."
— Inga Beale
WHO WE ARE
About Us
The Inclusion Firm is a national consulting practice that focuses on developing inclusive strategies for organizational change. Our work is grounded in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion research, theories and teachings into nonprofit organizational environments.
The Inclusion Firm brings a wealth of experience and distinction to your work. We are nonprofit and DEI experts who have spent decades as industry leaders adapting “best practices” into “better practices.”
As current and former nonprofit leaders, we understand the nuances of the nonprofit world and every team member’s role. We know what your day is like, we are aware of typical policies and procedures, and we are knowledgeable of national models and frameworks.
Our ultimate goal is to partner with clients to realize organizational outcomes and objectives by building more diverse teams, greater equity, and inclusive cultures.
Building an Inclusive Culture
Our consulting philosophy is based on shaping an organization’s culture, which in turn transforms behavioral change. Beginning with awareness, assessing where and how it shows up, developing an aspirational plan, and then implementing actionable next steps with accountability benchmarks. Success occurs when organizations move from awareness to action with accountability.
Awareness
Shared knowledge and understanding of the national landscape, relevant research, and implications for effective engagement and collaboration, together with a shared commitment to change and growth.
Assessment
Discovering and exploring organizational strengths, values, false assumptions, and unconscious behaviors that impede progress, gaps, potential, and readiness for change and growth.
Aspiration
Your vision. Where do you want to be? What are your measurable goals? Develop and implement aspirational, intentional, and measurable plans for improvements.
Action with Accountability
Design, adapt systems, and structures for behavioral change. DEI integration and implementation. Tracking, evaluating, and celebrating success.
Operationalizing DEI
Are you struggling to create actionable outcomes? We help clients integrate DEI principles and into the daily operations, policies, and culture of an organization. It involves translating the values and goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion into tangible and actionable steps that become embedded in the organization's routine activities, rather than isolated initiatives.
WE WANT ACTIONABLE CHANGE“Inclusivity means not ‘just we’re allowed to be there,’ but we are valued. I’ve always said: smart teams will do amazing things, but truly diverse teams will do impossible things.”
— Claudia Brian Woody
Benefits You Can Expect
How does it advance your efforts?
Embrace these transformative benefits and embark on a journey of unparalleled growth and achievement. Partner with us, and together, let's redefine the future of your organization.
- An inclusive organizational culture that achieves greater impact
- Increased constituent engagement
- Increased employee retention
- Improved program, services, and performance
- Significant revenue results
- Innovative strategies to approach all aspects of your organization’s work
- An inspired and innovative team committed to sustained progress
We Work With the Following Types of Organizations:
Our subject matter experts work with various industries across the US and Canada. Our past and current clients range from local and global nonprofits, to fundraising and philanthropic teams. We work with nonprofits in every sector: education (higher education, K-12, independent schools), healthcare, arts and culture, foundations and philanthropy, environment and animal welfare, human rights and advocacy, social services, and government agencies.
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Professional Associations
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Public and Private Foundations
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Private and Public Schools
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Local, State, and Federal Government Agencies
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Local Chambers of Commerce
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Industry Associations
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Companies that Serve Nonprofits (campaign fundraising companies, data management)
Some of the organizations we’ve had the pleasure of working with include…
LET'S ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS
We are not just a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging firm, but one that is focused on accomplishing all of your organizational goals with an inclusive lens.
We’ll guide you in how to maximize your organization's potential.
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