Mindful. Intentional. Accountable.

PNP is keenly aware of and committed to the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a core company value and action in all that we do. As a woman of color-founded and owned business, and employer of vastly diverse team members, we have both professional expertise and lived experience of how bias and subjectivity create unnecessary barriers to opportunities. We, as both a workplace and provider of the highest quality nonprofit staffing services, continue to make DEI actionable with standards for accountability that center equity. As our client, we welcome the opportunity to share with you how we advance our DEI impact in the communities and careers of all our exceptionally talented candidates, many of whose identities have been historically marginalized or underrepresented.

How to Measure Inclusion in the Workplace

There’s no doubt that in 2021 and beyond, companies will continue to devote more attention and resources to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Unfortunately, many organizations still struggle to measure the impact of their strategies and communicate that impact to a growing number of stakeholders.

A Data-Driven Approach to Hiring More Diverse Talent

While many companies understand why they need to have a more diverse workforce, many aren’t sure how to make it happen. This partnership shares lessons to be learned for those looking to move from wanting to be more inclusive & diverse to actually hiring employees from diverse backgrounds.  

Racial Equity Starts from Within Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations can be much more courageous in confronting racial and gender inequality. And, unless nonprofits lead the way to equity, according to initiatives such as Race to Lead ,Report the Abuse, and Humanitarian Women’s Network, they have a role in perpetuating societal inequalities.

Why Women Don’t Get Ahead at Nonprofits

Inequities in nonprofit pay and leadership opportunities are subtle and entrenched. The pandemic could make things worse—or be a chance for real change.

Practical Ideas for Improving Equity and Inclusion at Nonprofits

The journey toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion has no fixed endpoint, but here are a few places to start.

9 Tips for How Associations Can Improve Hiring Practices

The nonprofit workforce is the third largest of U.S. industries and at last count, this included over 93,000 trade and professional associations employing over 1.2 million people.

Gender Pay Gap

The American Association of University Women (AAUW), headquartered in Washington, DC, is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. The organization fights to end wage discrimination and open doors for women in the workplace.

Building a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Organizational Culture and Where to Start When Considering an Organizational DEI Assessment

Creating, supporting, and sustaining an inclusive, equitable work culture where all staff members are comfortable and effective (no matter employee/volunteer background or experience level) is imperative for organizational success.

5 Hiring Pitfalls to Avoid—if You Want DEI in Leadership

The world of philanthropy is having its reckoning when it comes to equity, and the time couldn’t have come soon enough. Across the country, organizations are seeking to be more thoughtful about how they approach the communities they serve and take steps to embed equity into their work.

Words Matter: Ensuring Inclusive Communications

As associations welcome an increasingly diverse membership into the fold, the way they communicate is crucial. This is why many organizations are adopting more inclusive language that better reflects the whole community.

How Associations Can Foster Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as an organizational and membership strategy is a priority for many associations today.