RESOURCES
Cook Silverman Search stands firmly against acts of racism and recognizes the systemic issues that have exacerbated inequity. The following articles and websites support these values and provide tools and resources for nonprofits.
Anti-Asian Violence Resources website
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) provides a number of articles and resources accessible to the nonprofit community
National Council of NonProfits website
BoardSource website
Blue Avocado website
“Nonprofits are Undergoing a Great Re-evaluation and it’s Bolstering Both People and Purpose” and ”Re-evaluating the Great Resignation,” articles by Victoria Silverman discussing how the COVID 19 pandemic has changed hiring practices.
“Never Ask Job Candidates to do Unpaid Assignments as part of your Hiring Process,” an article encouraging potential employers to fairly compensate candidates for their skilled labor
“Expanding the Definitions of Philanthropy and Philanthropist, ” a Johnson Center blog, champions the need to recognize the way that all American communities engage in voluntary action for the public good.
“How Households Make Giving Decisions,” a report authored by Women’s Philanthropy Institute, outlines the decision-making around charitable giving within households.
“We Committed To Paying Our Staff More Than A Living Wage. Your Nonprofit Should Do The Same.” An article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy on how one organization successfully increased staff salaries.
Diversity Is Just the First Step. Inclusion Comes Next The Boston Consulting Group. (2019)
How to Hire Fundraisers of Color The Chronicle of Philanthropy. (2022)
“Inflation, War for Talent Spark Highest Salary Hikes Since 2007: Survey,” an article by Bloomberg explaining how inflation and a still-tight labor market have forced firms to revise their compensation budgets
“Recession be Damned: Workers are Still Quitting- Here are the Jobs with the Highest Turnover Rates,” a Fortune article discussing the enduring increase in workers leaving their jobs and which industries are suffering the most
“Remote, Hybrid Fundraising Teams Help Nonprofits Hire, Retain Top Talent,” an The Chronicle of Philanthropy article outlining how employers can shire and support remote workers.
Resources About Inclusive Language
WGBH shares its Inclusive Language Guideline Here
Follow Better Allies and subscribe to Karen Catlin’s weekly 5 Ally Actions Newsletter . Use Karen’s latest book The Better Allies Way, a workbook on for being more inclusive
McKinsey shares great research, case studies and guides
Harvard Business Review regularly publishes on the topic. Start here, here, and here.
Read Beyond Bias by Andrea S. Kramer and Alton B. Harris
Graphics about inclusive language and privilege:
Evolving from Violent Language, by Anna T., Global Communications Change Agent and CEO of Taylor Consulting LLC.
Sources of Privilege, by Dr. Poornima Luthra, author of 'Diversifying Diversity: Your Guide to Being an Active Ally of Inclusion in the Workplace' and 'The Art of Active Allyship.’
Job seekers, please enjoy the following articles and guidance documents below:
