DEIJ in Action: A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Guide for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

This guide provides communication guidance on commonly used DEIJ terminology for organizations operating in the environmental field.

August 10, 2020 article by Deeohn Ferris in Nonprofit Quarterly suggesting that the future and vitality of environmental and conservation nonprofits depends on applying an equity lens to management systems and processes. This requires embedding equity and inclusion as a core practice.

This statement acknowledges inequities and makes commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion in management, conservation and business practices. It also includes a set of definitions and FAQ.

This is a sample diversity, equity and inclusion plan from the accredited Sonoma Land Trust.

Reflections on the important roles leaders play in creating comfortable, inclusive and respectful work environments.

A tool to help land trusts organize learning and grow critical Diversity, Equity and Inclusion competencies, no matter where they are in their learning journey.

Why do so many organizations just can't seem to figure out how to be more inclusive? Our Center for Diversity & Inclusion's research identified three barriers to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) success, all of which can be attributed to leaders.

Executives and board leaders from the nonprofit, philanthropic, and faith-based sectors should be running towards the fires of injustices, standing ready to face these issues through direct advocacy and support of marginalized communities.

Group agreements can be a useful tool for making your event or meeting a good experience for everyone involved. Members of a group create their own ground-rules for how to work together effectively and respectfully.

A framework intended to help leaders move DEI to something deeply woven into an organization’s mission, culture, and values.