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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Vu and Jim Get Real

Listen to a new interview with The Association’s President and CEO, Jim Tedford, and Nonprofit AF’s unparalleled Vu Le The Association’s Jim Tedford recently sat down with social justice warrior...
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Tip of the Week: Uh, No Thanks…

This week we’ve got some food for thought on the traditionally obligatory post-interview handwritten thank-you note. The post-interview, hand-written thank you note… “Some people think they are an absolute necessity...
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Introducing the DEI Council

On behalf of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, Jasmin Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, is delighted to introduce the incoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council and its members....
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Tip of the Week: Wait, What?

Been in a situation where you’ve witnessed a microaggression or seen someone from a marginalized community being bullied? Here are some communications tips for responding in the moment. It’s often...
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4 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Communities

As Pride Month comes to a close, we want to remind you that supporting and celebrating LGBTQ+ communities continues year-round. Following are four ideas for actions that can be taken...
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Radical Self Care: How Are You Honoring Juneteenth?

Two years since being recognized as a national holiday, Juneteenth remains one of the most significant federal holidays to be enacted and celebrated in a while. Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day,” marks...
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Tip of the Week: Play It By Ear

Last week we shared three things to remind yourself as you prepare for a potentially challenging conversation. Next up, three practices to build deep listening skills. “We don’t listen just...
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Tip of the Week: Can You Hear Me Now?

Potentially difficult convo coming up? This week’s tip can be a game changer—and a conversation starter. “When we feel like we are going to be in conflict or have tension...
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DEI Spotlight: How To Be an Intersectional Leader

In the first of her two-part blog series, Jasmin Robinson introduced the concept of intersectionality. In Part II, she takes a critical look at a common hiring practice through an...
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DEI Spotlight: What Is Intersectionality?

In the first of a two-part series, Jasmin Robinson introduces intersectionality and how the concept can be applied to leadership. Legal scholar Dr. Kimberle Crenshaw coined intersectionality to define how exclusion occurs...
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Tip of the Week: Does It Make a Difference?

Doing DEI work? Here’s one tool to assess the impact. We know many of your organizations have been hard at work to increase diversity within your walls, and to make...
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Tip of the Week: Assess Your Community’s Virtual Equity

Are there areas in your community that don’t have access to broadband services? Here are resources for finding out. Are your employment, adoptions & volunteer applications online only? What about...
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