You’re probably familiar with the expression DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. But how can you create your own DEI initiative within your nonprofit organization — and why should you? In this webinar, we will discuss the current inequalities in the nonprofit sector, the importance of diversity to effective nonprofit work, TechSoup’s diversity initiatives, and how you can embark on one of your own.

Speaker: LaCheka Phillips, Program Manager at TechSoup

LaCheka Phillips, Program Manager of NGOsource and Grantmaker Success. NGOsource, a project of the Council on Foundations and TechSoup, uses technology to help U.S. grantmakers streamline their international giving. As NGOsource's program manager, LaCheka oversees and coordinates various projects, relationships, and other strategic initiatives across the program. She also spearheaded TechSoup’s inclusion and diversity initiative in October 2019. She has since developed an internal employee committee named B.R.I.D.G.E. (Building Respect, Inclusion, Diversity and Global Equity), where she helps create events, activities and other opportunities to champion TS values.

Speaker: Cléo Charpantier, Intern at NGOsource

Cléo Charpantier is the current intern at NGOsource. She is a recent graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles, where she studied philosophy and economics. A San Francisco native, she is happy to be back in the Bay Area working to support local and international nonprofits. While here, she has helped get the TechSoup diversity initiative off the ground, and is excited to share some tips from this experience with webinar participants.