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How to Create a DEI Style Guide for your Nonprofit

Whole Whale

This document ensures that everyone in an organization is on the same page when it comes to using language in a way that is respectful and accurate. DEI style guides are essential for nonprofits because they help create an environment in which everyone feels welcome and respected. It should avoid jargon and overly technical language.

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How can nonprofits enact successful inclusion strategies for disabled stakeholders?

ASU Lodestar Center

When traditionally excluded people are included, power imbalances weaken , work environments become more innovative , trust between colleagues increases , and financial performance increases. I will predominantly utilize Identity-First Language (e.g., disabled peopleā€) as opposed to Person-First Language (e.g.,

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

At a university,?a For international organizations, you may face additional complexity such as handling multiple currencies and multiple languages. Support multiple languages. Specific the languages which you need for all your users. has a different meaning?in nonprofit organization.? a fund may be an endowment.?

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4 Ways to Boost Your Nonprofitā€™s Digital Storytelling with WhatsApp

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. She has worked with Candid, Cornell University, the United Nations, and Vital Voices Global Partnerships, among others.

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How can diversity, equity and inclusion strategies help nonprofits stay relevant?

ASU Lodestar Center

You kindly ask for assistance in Spanish, but are told they do not have anyone who speaks your language; you are worried and in need of assistance, but are just not comfortable speaking in English. Audit your organizations printed materials, online activity and physical environment in relation to your clients and community.

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10 Ways To Improve Your Connection Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. Connection builds an emotional bond that promotes trust, cooperation, and esprit de corps among people in the workplace." Give their best effort.

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

For example, the University of Kentucky publishes this skills checklist with a list of basic computer skills you could adapt to your context. Maybe it imparts knowledge, but people canā€™t transfer that to a real-life environment. Match the learning environment as closely as possible to the environment where people must apply the skill.

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