deli 2.0
Introduction
Latinos LEAD (Latinos for Leadership Excellence And Diversity) is launching the second phase of its initiative to collaborate with climate and conservation nonprofit organizations to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of their governing boards. This initiative is supported by grants from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and a grant from an anonymous donor-advised fund.
During this phase of the initiative, Latinos LEAD will provide a free, virtual Inclusion Blueprint workshop for the leadership teams of as many as ten climate and conservation nonprofit organizations. This workshop will provide specific, measurable, and practical tools for defining inclusion goals and recruiting and retaining Latino governing board members. Organizations that successfully complete this workshop are eligible for reduced-fee governing board member recruiting services from Latinos LEAD.
four specific goals
Purpose and Process
This initiative is specifically designed to support the efforts of climate and conservation nonprofit organizations seeking governing boards that authentically reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the communities they serve. The LEAD with Intent process drives organizations to accomplish four specific goals:
- Acquire a realistic understanding of the current opportunities for–and potential challenges to–successfully recruiting and retaining Latino governing board members.
- Adopt an Inclusion Statement.
- Specify the objectives, timeline, and accountability assignments for recruiting Latino governing board members.
- Provide direct recruitment of Latino governing board members for organizations that are ready.
deli 2.0
Expectations and Outcomes
- Your governing board members can expect to review a candid and comprehensive examination of your organization’s cultural and operating practices–at both the institutional and governing board levels–that may be hindering the success of your diversity recruiting efforts.
- Your organization can expect Latinos LEAD to conduct a thorough inventory of your potential access to Latino governing board candidates.
- Latinos LEAD expects DELI 2.0 participants to be responsive, transparent, and supportive of the work needed to bring authentic racial and ethnic diversity to their governing board.
- Latinos LEAD expects your organization and its leaders will commit to an intentional process that will result in a more ethnically diverse governing board.
organization's contribution
Your Role
- Senior executives will provide information and materials to support a thorough mapping of your organization’s readiness to recruit and retain Latino governing board members.
- Governing board members and senior executives will participate in surveys, interviews, and a 3-hour “Inclusion Blueprint” virtual workshop.
- Be prepared to consider practices that create a more inclusive governing board culture.
- If applicable, actively engage in the search and selection process of new governing board members.
latinos lead's contribution
Our Role
- Respect the time and perspectives of your board members and senior executives.
- Help your organization navigate a sensitive and informative self-assessment process.
- Honor the confidentiality of your organization’s internal management dynamic and governing board development.
- Provide clear input and useful analysis that is customized to your organization.
- Where agreed upon, reach out to and engage qualified nominees and candidates for your governing board.
QUESTIONS?
Get in touch with us regarding your questions about DELI 2.0.
