Equity

CNPE strives to serve the local nonprofit community through an equity lens. We are whole-heartedly committed to being an anti-racist organization, and we encourage all organizations – nonprofit and for-profit alike – to share this commitment.

Read our Equity Commitment

Equity

Examples of our committment to equity

CNPE is committed to building just, equitable nonprofit organizations through our programming, consulting, and convening. To accomplish that, we schedule events that address and unpack important (sometimes uncomfortable) issues. We also designed our School for Fundraising & Engagement through an equity lens, ensuring that BIPOC people are well represented in the advisors, faculty, and students.

Here are some of the classes and programs in our rotation that events emphasize racial equity:

Inclusive Language for Professional Writers
Fundraising for Equity without Stigmatizing Impacted People and Communities
Unpacking Critical Race Theory and How It Can Further Your Nonprofit’s DE&I Efforts
Nonprofit Leaders Advancing Racial Equity

Look for upcoming classes in our calendar.

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Equity FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

What other Equity resources does CNPE have?

CNPE curates an Anti-Racism/DE&I Resource List that collects articles, books, films, videos, podcasts, a list of agencies, and implicit bias tests. Wherever you are on your journey toward embracing anti-racism, this list has something for you.
I’m a white leader of a nonprofit. How can I become better at practicing anti-racism?

In the first half of 2021, CNPE offered an intensive training session for 16 white CEOs of larger nonprofits, “Nonprofit Leaders Advancing Racial Equity.” Participants found the program both valuable and transformative We are still determining whether we have the interest – and resources to run the program again in 2022.
How can I stay current with CNPE’s offerings in Equity?

In addition to this website, our weekly eNews (with occasional bulletins) is the main way we communicate with the local nonprofit sector. You can subscribe to our eNews here.
Who can answer my questions about Equity?

Contact Ed Cortas, Director of Consulting Services, at ecortas@cnpe.org or 502-618-5329 or Merv Antonio, Director of Learning, at mantonio@cnpe.org or 502-618-5328.
How can I get more help?

Fill out the contact form for more help.

Equity FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

What other Equity resources does CNPE have?

CNPE curates an Anti-Racism/DE&I Resource List that collects articles, books, films, videos, podcasts, a list of agencies, and implicit bias tests. Wherever you are on your journey toward embracing anti-racism, this list has something for you.
I’m a white leader of a nonprofit. How can I become better at practicing anti-racism?

In 2021, CNPE began offering an intensive training session for white CEOs of larger nonprofits, “Nonprofit Leaders Advancing Racial Equity.” Participants found the program both valuable and transformative.
How can I stay current with CNPE’s offerings in Equity?

In addition to this website, our weekly eNews (with occasional bulletins) is the main way we communicate with the local nonprofit sector. You can subscribe to our eNews here.
Who can answer my questions about Equity?

Contact Ed Cortas, VP of Strategic Initiatives & Consulting, at ecortas@cnpe.org or 502-618-5329 or Merv Antonio, Director of Learning, at mantonio@cnpe.org or 502-618-5328.
How can I get more help?

Fill out the contact form for more help.