In the wake of the disappearance of institutional DEI initiatives across higher education and healthcare, prospect development professionals can still actively embody inclusive principles. In the latest Connections article, Anthony Parrish of the Apra DEIBJA Committee shares discrete, actionable steps researchers can take in their daily workflow. From driving diverse prospect discovery and checking real estate data biases to adjusting capacity rating models and identifying "left-out" constituencies for engagement, small changes can make a major impact.
As political and institutional resistance grows, DEI work in the nonprofit sector faces unprecedented challenges. Apra’s latest piece reveals how practitioners are navigating rollbacks, reframing strategies and staying committed to equity.
Addressing the complexities of navigating diversity work within an organization, the 2024 members of Apra’s DEIBJA committee share how they are focused on internal community building to forge a shared vision and create impactful policies for equity within our field and beyond.