Your DEI statement should include concrete objectives that will create sustainable change. To do that, translate your action plan into public-facing goals. For example, many companies commit to increasing leadership diversity or providing specific resources to employees from underrepresented groups.
A DEI Statement is a formal declaration of the organization's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This statement should outline the mission and values of the organization along with the actionable steps that the organization will take in order to achieve that mission.
The state of Georgia only requires nonprofit organizations to have one board member, but the IRS rarely provides tax-exempt status with less than three unrelated board members. It is recommended for nonprofits to have three to twenty-five board members depending on the size and purpose of the organization.
Not all nonprofits offer equity to their employees, and some may have restrictions or limitations on who can receive it and how much. For example, some nonprofits may only offer equity to senior executives or key personnel, while others may have a cap on the total amount of equity they can distribute.
Excerpt #1: “I care about diversity, equity, and inclusion in my teaching. I am committed to creating a more equitable learning environment for my students.” Excerpt #2: “In my teaching, I will also strive to remain attentive to the negative impacts of power and privilege.
A simple example of a nonprofit DEI statement can look like this one from Girls Who Code: “Girls Who Code is an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to our mission.”
Nonprofits will record their equity (a.k.a net assets) on their nonprofit balance sheet, which is more commonly called a Statement of Financial Position in the nonprofit world.