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Who’s really advancing equity in the non-profit sector? A new study says it’s Black, Indigenous and racialized-led organizations

Author Ramona Leitao
BIPOC-led organizations out-performed white-led organizations on most equity, diversity and inclusion practices, study suggests

Why It Matters

This equity benchmarking study shows what’s otherwise anecdotally known in the non-profit sector. Using the findings and suggestions from the study can help the sector be less performative and more authentic in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

This independent journalism ​​is made possible by the Future of Good editorial fellowship covering inclusion and anti-racism in the social impact world, supported by the World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund. See our editorial ethics and standards here.

Since the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter Movement and the murder of George Floyd, in 2020, white-led charities and non-profits in Canada have publicly expressed committing to be better, especially when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Yet have they? 

A new study conducted by the Equitable Recovery Collecti

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