Staying on Mission: Safeguarding DEI Amid Risk & Compliance Challenges
Program Description:
As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives face increasing federal scrutiny, nonprofit organizations must proactively assess risks and implement strategies to protect their mission, operations, and funding. This interactive three-hour workshop will provide nonprofit leaders with the latest legal updates, practical risk assessment tools, and actionable strategies across key organizational functions—including HR, marketing and communications, programs and services, board governance, and fundraising. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to navigate this evolving landscape while staying committed to DEI principles.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Current Landscape: Summarize recent federal legal and policy changes impacting DEI efforts in nonprofits.
- Assess Organizational Risk: Identify areas of vulnerability and legal exposure related to DEI policies and practices.
- Develop Strategic Responses: Explore risk mitigation strategies for HR, marketing and communications, programs and services, board governance, and fundraising.
- Align DEI with Mission & Compliance: Balance legal considerations with an organization’s DEI commitments to ensure continued impact.
- Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate DEI priorities effectively to funders, donors, board members, and the public amid increasing scrutiny.