Show notes
The nonprofit sector has a racial gap in its leadership. Sean Thomas-Breitfeld shares empirical data collected from surveys, focus groups, and interviews conducted across the U.S. He discusses how 2020 events have galvanized people and movements into action, and have started a whole set of changes that should be continued in 2021. He offers tangible actions that we can take to address the racial gap in nonprofit leadership.In this episode:The Building Movement Project (3:25)Organizations vs. Movements (6:22)What the Race to Lead survey data told us (7:52)What 2021 will look like for nonprofits (15:00)Affecting and influencing change in 2021 (16:07)Ways foundations can invest in nonprofits (16:57)Ways organizations can support movements (18;19)Tangible ways to address the racial gap in nonprofit leadership (21.43)Additional resources:Building Movement ProjectRace to Lead SeriesRace to Lead SurveysLet’s Talk About the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap and White Advantage – Independent SectorWhy Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matters for Nonprofits – National Council of NonprofitsEquity and Inclusion Lens Guide – Nonprofit Association of OregonNavigating Race and New Leadership in a Time of Upheaval – Stanford Social Innovation ReviewNonprofit Resources to Support Racial Equity – Nonprofit Leadership CenterThe Social Sector Has an Internal Racism Problem – SOJOURNERSHow Can Philanthropy Redistribute Power – Trust-Based Philanthrophy Project