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    The document presents an assessment for organizations to evaluate their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices and policies. The assessment covers four dimensions of diversity and contains questions in four areas: expressed DEI commitment, authorization of DEI policies, implementation of DEI practices, and use of accountability mechanisms. Organizations are invited to complete the self-assessment to identify their current situation regarding DEI, facilitate conversations around improvements, and recognize tangible action steps to strengthen DEI.

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    The document presents an assessment for organizations to evaluate their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices and policies. The assessment covers four dimensions of diversity and contains questions in four areas: expressed DEI commitment, authorization of DEI policies, implementation of DEI practices, and use of accountability mechanisms. Organizations are invited to complete the self-assessment to identify their current situation regarding DEI, facilitate conversations around improvements, and recognize tangible action steps to strengthen DEI.

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    The document presents an assessment for organizations to evaluate their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices and policies. The assessment covers four dimensions of diversity and contains questions in four areas: expressed DEI commitment, authorization of DEI policies, implementation of DEI practices, and use of accountability mechanisms. Organizations are invited to complete the self-assessment to identify their current situation regarding DEI, facilitate conversations around improvements, and recognize tangible action steps to strengthen DEI.

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    Inclusive Dubuque's Self Assessment

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    The document presents an assessment for organizations to evaluate their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices and policies. The assessment covers four dimensions of diversity and contains questions in four areas: expressed DEI commitment, authorization of DEI policies, implementation of DEI practices, and use of accountability mechanisms. Organizations are invited to complete the self-assessment to identify their current situation regarding DEI, facilitate conversations around improvements, and recognize tangible action steps to strengthen DEI.

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    Inclusive Dubuque’s Self-Assessment for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

    Inclusive Dubuque’s Self-Assessment presents four action areas of policies and practices used
    by organizations to advance DEI. Inclusive Dubuque invites your organization to complete the
    assessment to: (1) capture your current situation, (2) spark conversations about DEI and what
    is possible, and (3) identify tangible action steps that will improve your organization’s
    effectiveness and strengthen its relevance in our increasingly diverse society. Please note:
    this assessment focuses on four dimensions of diversity (gender, race, sexual orientation and
    ability). You may also want to consider others as you complete this assessment (for example:
    age, religion, class, etc.)

    Step #1. Please circle the answer that best describes your organization: Y=Yes N=No

    1. Expressed commitment to Gender Race LGBTQ Disability


    DEI
    a) Our vision, mission statement,
    and/or strategic plan includes an
    Y N Y N Y N Y N
    expressed commitment to
    opportunity on the basis of…
    2. Authorization of DEI in Gender Race LGBTQ Disability
    organizational policy
    a) We have a policy for
    leadership and staff diversity Y N Y N Y N Y N
    that covers…
    b) We have a policy for vendor diversity. Y N
    c) We have a policy for asset investment that supports DEI Y N
    3. Implementation of DEI Gender Race LGBTQ Disability
    practices in operations
    a) We actively engage diverse members of the leadership team and staff (e.g., Y N
    distribute key assignments, capitalize on their strengths and networks).
    b) We work to build an
    increasingly diverse pipeline of
    Y N Y N Y N Y N
    potential leaders and staff
    members on the basis of…
    c) We work to expand the pipeline for greater diversity among vendors. Y N
    d) We actively work to diversify
    Y N Y N Y N Y N
    our customers on the basis of…
    e) We have intentional processes for leadership, staff, and vendors to become DEI- Y N
    informed and competent (e.g. orientations, training)
    f) Our payment processes accommodate recipients with limited cash flow. Y N
    g) We systematically access the
    perspectives of diverse
    Y N Y N Y N Y N
    customers and partners in the
    areas of…
    h) We understand the ways in
    which inequities are produced Y N Y N Y N Y N
    and maintained on the basis of…
    i) We understand how the various dimensions of diversity intersect/interact. Y N

    www.inclusivedbq.org · 563.588.2700
    This tool was adapted for Inclusive Dubuque from the D5 Coalition.
    Step #1. (cont.) Please circle the answer that best describes your organization: Y=Yes
    N=No
    Gender Race LGBTQ Disability

    j) We have specific investment


    strategies that address
    Y N Y N Y N Y N
    individual, institutional and
    structural barriers on the basis
    of…
    k) We use our organizational advocacy and our position in the community to advance Y N
    DEI.
    3. Use of accountability Gender Race LGBTQ Disability
    mechanisms to monitor DEI
    a) We regularly collect, disaggregate and publish data on leadership, staff, vendor Y N
    diversity
    b) We analyze data in (a) above to understand how to close gaps where disparities Y N
    appear.
    c) We analyze all key operational
    decisions to determine their Y N Y N Y N Y N
    impact on the basis of…
    d) We analyze all key
    programmatic decisions to
    Y N Y N Y N Y N
    determine their impact on the
    basis of…
    e) We assess communications
    and products for appropriate Y N Y N Y N Y N
    messaging with regard to…
    f) We have mechanisms for staff accountability for DEI performance. Y N
    g) We have mechanisms for senior management accountability for DEI performance. Y N
    h) We have mechanisms for vendor accountability for DEI performance. Y N
    i) We incorporate our DEI commitment into new staff/leadership/vendor orientation. Y N
    Of the 10 Of the 10 Of the 10 Of the 10 Of the 14
    Step #2. Compile your DEI Gender Race LGBTQ Disability above
    scores here. items, how items, how items, how items, items,
    many are: many are: many are: how many how many
    are: are:
    YES______ YES______ YES______
    YES______ YES______
    NO______ NO______ NO______
    NO______ NO______
    Questions to guide next steps:
    • Across the four categories of diversity, where are you
    least strong?
    Step #3. Determine what • Wherever you have circled No, this is an area where
    actions you might take next intentional action can advance DEI. Contact Inclusive
    Dubuque to learn about equity education opportunities
    to advance DEI within your
    that could help you advance in that specific area.
    organization. • Of the four strategic arenas for action identified in the
    purple shaded areas, where are you the strongest?
    Consider sharing your actions with the Inclusive Dubuque
    network. What lessons did you learn in taking these
    actions to advance DEI? What difference has it made?

    www.inclusivedbq.org · 563.588.2700
    This tool was adapted for Inclusive Dubuque from the D5 Coalition.

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