Integrating Diversity and Inclusion into Strategic Planning
By following Rooted Consulting Groups systematic approach, Flint River Keeper was able to create a strategic plan with actionable tactics to successfully incorporate equity into their planning process.
Client Case Studies > Flint Riverkeeper
Non-Profit Executive Director
Executive Director, Flint Riverkeeper
Gordon Rogers
An organization facing challenges incorporating diversity and inclusion into its strategic planning effectively
As a non-profit organization committed to engaging with all communities impacted by Georgia's Flint River basin, The Flint Riverkeeper (FRK) realized the importance of incorporating diversity and inclusion (D&I) into its operations, objectives, and strategies.
However, the staff members of the organization lacked the necessary training and confidence to identify strategies that would help them to effectively engage in constructive discourse about D&I.
They also needed guidance on how to effectively interact with different and varied communities with respect and tact to avoid appearing opportunistic or self-centered. “As part of our strategic planning process, we were seeking ways to better diversify our board, staff, and membership over a 3-year time horizon.” The aim was to establish authentic relationships that were founded on mutual trust and benefit.
Facilitating genuine conversations about diversity and inclusion and identifying practical D&I objectives unique to their organization and aligned with their strategic goals.
We helped Flint Riverkeeper integrate diversity and inclusion into its objectives, operations, and strategies.
Our approach focused on encouraging authentic discussions to determine practical D&I objectives unique to FRK.
We assisted them in incorporating diversity into their existing focus areas and addressing challenges related to recruiting and hiring diverse board members and staff.
Our ultimate objective was to help them build meaningful connections with diverse communities.
“Seandra took us through a planning process that helped us to navigate D&I questions better and plan goals for incorporation of D&I into our 3-year plan.”
Taking the appropriate steps to systematically incorporate equity into their planning process.
To start, we reviewed FRK's previous strategic plan and identified areas of success and challenges.
They evaluated diversity and inclusion considerations for each goal and identified points where diversity and inclusion could be prioritized.
We compiled their input into a draft strategic plan highlighting D&I opportunities and offered specific tactics to advance D&I.
They tracked progress using metrics and dashboards.
By following our systematic approach, Flint River Keeper was able to successfully incorporate equity into their planning process.
“This process helped us to achieve a clear understanding of what specifically needed to happen with Flint Riverkeeper and make a plan to achieve and effectively execute it.”
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