Inclusiveness Collaborative: Mission, Target Audience, Operating Agreements

Mission

To catalyze nonprofit organizations in Metro Denver to be more inclusive and collaborative in order to maximize their impact.

We value inclusiveness and diversity broadly. We also share a commitment to continue to learn about and work on race and ethnicity given their central and defining role in nonprofit organizations and in our society.

Target Audience

Overall: Nonprofit organizations in Metro Denver.

Specific to 2009 -2010: Nonprofit organizations in Metro Denver that have the readiness to move toward having characteristics of inclusive organizations.

Operating Agreements

• Be on time as much as possible.
• Assume positive intent.
• Maintain confidentiality-we will self-disclose if uncomfortable with others sharing our story.
• Maintain civility throughout discussion-we are working to advance our mission
• Debrief after challenging discussions.
• Foster a gracious space-create and honor an environment for learning and exploration.
• Share responsibility for our collaborative.
• Communicate attendance and participation.

• Be flexible with time, location, etc., to meet the needs of volunteers or staff with less flexibility.

Inclusiveness Collaborative Home Page

Goals and Strategies: 2009-2010

Characteristics of Inclusive Nonprofit Organizations