Giving Compass' Take:

• Here are four specific strategies for nonprofit recruiters to utilize that prioritize inclusion in an effort to find nonprofit talent. 

• What are the DEI barriers for nonprofits right now? How can donors help strengthen nonprofit hiring capacity? 

• Read why nonprofit board diversity is lacking. 

Are you focused on improving diversity within your organization this year?

A recent report estimated that 39 percent of nonprofits hope to diversify their workforce in the areas of race, age, gender, identity and differing abilities in 2019. And for good reason. The benefits of an inclusive culture and diverse team are well reported. However, even with the increased attention on diversity, inclusion and equity over the last few years, the nonprofit world has been slow to make any significant progress across boards, leadership, and teams.

As recruiters, HR executives, and organization leaders we must be more intentional about diversity. In order to see a meaningful shift, we need to evaluate our current processes and be open to changing the way our teams are currently filling roles.

Below are four specific ways you can improve your hiring practices, increase interest from people of color and other minority populations that tend to be underrepresented within the nonprofit industry, and allow your organization to truly benefit from increased diversity going forward.

  1. Reconsider job descriptions and requirements
  2. Go beyond your personal network
  3. Avoid screening for “culture fit”
  4. Focus on Inclusion rather than Diversity

Read the full article about finding nonprofit talent by Lisa Magill at nonprofit hub.