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In a world increasingly focused on issues that seek to divide us, nonprofits are in a unique position to strengthen the bonds of human connection that draw us together.
That's why Michigan Nonprofit Association is committed to the values of diversity, inclusion, and equity in all that we do. We're focused on creating tools and programs designed to bring about systems change in a way that keeps us flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of our evolving sector.
This year we launched an online Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Assessment based on a three-year pilot program. It's a powerful tool that uses a process-oriented approach to bring about meaningful behavioral and cultural change.
Projects such as the Michigan Nonprofits Counts Campaign, with a goal of ensuring everyone is counted during the 2020 census, not only help us secure federal dollars but also emphasize reaching people of color, immigrants, and children—populations that often face grave inequities. And because our members frequently serve these at-risk populations, it's imperative they be fairly represented when important funding decisions are made.
We understand creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment is not always going to be easy. It requires patience. After all, people are constantly changing and their needs are, too.
We're proud to be on this journey with you. It's one that requires a genuine curiosity about those around us, so we can serve them in a way that matters. And it's the only way we're going to meet the complex issues we face today—and in the future.
Sincerely,
Donna Murray-Brown
President & CEO
Carolyn Bloodworth
Chair, Board of Directors