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Did nonprofit leadership become more racially diverse after 2020? 

Candid

Are more people of color serving in nonprofit leadership roles? Have we closed the racial leadership gap? Native American is the least represented race/ethnicity, accounting for less than 1% of CEOs each year. The answer is…yes and no.

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The Perils of Black Leadership

NonProfit Quarterly

from Pixabay Race plays an outsized role in how people experience leadership, with White leaders widely considered to be the norm. 1] In spite of the salience of race in the experience of leadership, there is not much study of the Black leadership experience. Image Credit: Van3ssa ?

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20 Leaders Selected for 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship

NonProfit Leadership Center

Even though that number has increased over the years, she continued to see a lack of representation at the C-suite and senior leadership levels of organizations. "I I know there are individuals like me who are qualified to be in leadership positions in the community. I found myself constantly asking why they weren't there.

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What to know about U.S. nonprofit sector demographics 

Candid

nonprofit sector—in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status? How does leadership diversity vary by organization size, revenue, subsector, and state? This suggests that the racial leadership gap is especially large for larger organizations.” What’s the demographic composition of the U.S.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

Candid

Additionally, 59 of 231 organizations (25 percent) have shared data with Candid about the race or ethnicity of their staff, executive leadership, and/or their board. . But it does demonstrate a willingness to be examined and signals accountability, leadership, and trust. Conclusion .

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What does racial equity look like in lean foundations?

Candid

As part of that shift, many funders are looking to ensure their staff, leadership, and board reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of their communities. For instance, these foundations are more likely to disaggregate data by race and ethnicity and to purchase goods and services from minority-owned businesses.