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.
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