From Diversity to Inclusion in Nonprofits

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Diversity, Inclusion and Equity have become the new buzzwords in philanthropy, but what does that mean for the nonprofit sector? The key to answering this question begins with an exploration of why diversity and inclusiveness matter. This webinar will explore the definitions of diversity, inclusion, and equity, and how fostering a culture of inclusion can improve your organization’s effectiveness.

We’ll talk about how to

• Drive honest, effective conversations about diversity and inclusion
• Frame diversity, equity, and inclusion as good mission and business sense
• Assess your organization’s readiness for the work
• Focus your organization’s efforts to maximize efficacy and authenticity

When your nonprofit work requires immediate, consistent attention to the needs of those you serve, it can be challenging to be strategic. Join us to discover how you can build a culture of inclusion in your organization, in ways big and small.

Materials include extra resources from Denise in response to webinar participant questions.

Presenter: 

Denise St. Omer is Vice President of Grantmaking and Inclusion Initiatives for the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. With an asset base of more than $2.4 billion, the Community Foundation ranks among the top 1 percent of community foundations in the country.

Denise is responsible for overseeing grantmaking activities including the assessment and tracking of all major grants, as well as oversight of the Community Foundation’s discretionary funds. In addition, Denise is responsible for leading the Community Foundation’s leadership work focused on equity and inclusion. Denise is a member of the Equity Advisory Group for Grantmakers for Effective Organizations.

Prior to joining the Community Foundation in 2007, Denise was the chief trial assistant for the Community Justice Unit in the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Denise served as a member of the University of Missouri Law Review while earning her J.D. in 1992, and in 2012 she was selected as a Fellow for the Association of Black Foundation Executives Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program. Denise was also included in the 2016 class of Ingram’s Women Executives – Kansas City. 


​Category: Leadership & Management, Career Development
Expertise: Beginner/Intermediate
Format: Recorded webinar
Published: 2017
Length: 1 hour