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DIGging In:Operationalizing Diversity, Inclusion And Global Strategies

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION INTERNATIONAL GROUPYMCA OF THE USA

November 2018

WHY DIG?

NATIONAL SNAPSHOT

MEDIAN WEALTH FOR SINGLE WOMAN

Black/African American: $100

Hispanic/Latina: $120

White: $41,000

BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICANS

13% of the U.S. population

40% of the prison population

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IN THE NEWS


Y-USA’SCOMMITMENT

A MISSION FOR ALLThe Y is made up of people from all backgrounds working together to strengthen community.

Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual

orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

We share the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility– they guide everything we do.


INTEGRATION AND

FRAMEWORKS


BUILDING DIVERSE AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY


INTEGRATION OF D&I AND GLOBAL STRATEGIES

D&I Global Engagement

Health & Wellness Programs

Human ResourcesChild CareYouth SportsTraining & Education

Participation and StrategicAction

Global CulturalCompetence and Network

Full Access, Inclusion and Engagement


THE MODEL TO ADVANCE DIG

A COMMON OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK

Six Areas of Opportunity

The areas of opportunity where infusing a global dimension can help strengthen a Y and its ability to operate in and serve our increasingly diverse and changing communities.

Member Engagement

Leadership Development

Program Innovation

Resource Mobilization

Collaborations

Brand and Visibility


POLICIES, PRACTICES, PROCEDURES

POLICIES: principles, rules, and guidelines formulated or adopted by an

organization to reach its long-term goals and typically published in a form that is widely accessible.

PROCEDURES: Procedures are the specific methods employed to

express policies in action in day-to-day operations of the organization

- Policies and procedures are designed to influence and determine all

major decisions and actions, and all activities take place within the boundaries set by them.

PRACTICES: a method or technique that has been generally accepted as

superior to any alternatives because it produces results that are superior to those achieved by other means or because it has become a standard way of doing things


ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT

Mission Statement:To put our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into practice through facilities and programs that build a healthy, spirt, mind and body for all.

DIG Statement:The Ann Arbor Y is made up of people from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, gender expression, gender identity, income, faith, sexual orientation, or cultural background has the opportunity to live life to its fullest.

Strategic Plan:Identifying community need WITH community; building strategic priorities and embedding DIG into Strategic Plan


MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• Universal access changing and self-identification bathroom policies for members

• New universal facilities at Camp Birkett• Inclusion of Transgender campers

at overnight camp• Achieving LGBTQ+ Championing Status

through National LBGTQRN• Translated Membership Applications in

Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean


PROGRAM INNOVATION

• LGBTQ+ Youth-friendly programming

• Physical Education programming for Islamic Center and Seventh Day Adventist

• Opened the Ypsilanti YMCA child development center in collaboration with Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti Housing Commission and Ypsilanti community schools


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MY Y’S STAFF: (BEFORE I ARRIVED IN JANUARY 2016)

ANN ARBOR YMCA = 4 FULL TIME STAFF OF COLOR

1 Leader of color in a Director position, 1 Leader of color in a Coordinator

position2 Leaders of color in other FT positions

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - STAFF

MY Y’S STAFF: (October 2018)ANN ARBOR YMCA = 12 FULL TIME

STAFF OF COLOR1 Leader of color in a CEO position, 6

Leaders of color in Director positions, 2 Leaders of color in a Coordinator

position3 Leaders of color in other FT positions

300% INCREASE IN # OF FULL TIME STAFF OF COLOR IN LESS

THAN 3 YEARS34% OF ALL FULL TIME STAFF ARE

NOW PERSONS OF COLOR

*Supported, equipped and engaged through intentional leadership

development policies and opportunities, with a focus on DIG


JANUARY 2016

• 11 CAUCASIAN MALES

• 12 CAUCASIAN FEMALES

• 2 AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES

• 2 AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALES

• 27 CHRISTIAN

• 25 ANN ARBOR RESIDENTS

• 2 YPSILANTI RESIDENTS

OCTOBER 2018

• 11 CAUCASIAN MALES

• 8 CAUCASIAN FEMALES

• 5 AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES

• 1 HISPANIC/LATINO MALE

• 1 ASIAN FEMALE

• 1 MIDDLE EASTERN FEMALE

• 25 CHRISTIAN

• 1 JEWISH

• 1 MUSLIM

• 17 ANN ARBOR RESIDENTS

• 8 YPSILANTI RESIDENTS

• 1 MANCHESTER RESIDENT

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - VOLUNTEER


COLLABORATION

Global:Haiti and now San Pablo, Philippines

Local:Basketball league with Washtenaw Country Sheriff’s Office, Parks and Rec, and Ypsilanti Community Schools


RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

• Received Ralph C. Wilson Foundation and Women’s Sports Foundation grant to deliver a 4 year young Women Making Waves Program

• Receive Biden Foundation LBGTQ+ Equity and Inclusion Grant


BRAND AND VISIBILITY

• Updated marketing images and language to be more inclusive

• Participated in and hosted first National Welcoming Week events in 2018

• Sponsored PRIDE march and had exhibitor tables

• Featured in 2017 Y-USA ‘Us’ national campaign messaging


Brand andVisibility

Collaborations

LeadershipDevelopment

MemberEngagement

ProgramInnovation

ResourceMobilization

A COMMON OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK

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When determining membership policies and pricing/payment strategies, does your Y consider community demographics and trends – and what role do you have in ensuring equity in these decisions? (i.e. cash payments, flexible intake, definitions of family, etc.)

What process does your Association have to ensure community is engaged throughout the process of program identification, design, implementation, and assessment?

When developing budgets, are Financial Officers providing a lens to pay equity across multiple dimensions of diversity – including gender, race and sexual orientation (historically all under-paid), as well as departments?

What policies or practices are currently in place at your Y to ensure partnerships and collaborations are aligned to promote greater inclusion and equity for all – and to what degree are these equity outcomes understood by targeted community partners?

How does your Y include DIG in the case for philanthropic support and volunteer engagement efforts? Through our own biases, do we dismiss certain communities as ‘financial liabilities’ and/or low prospects for philanthropic opportunities thereby limiting engagement?

How does your YMCA elevate DIG within its internal and external branding efforts to create balance in driving cause-messaging (in addition to being revenue-focused)? Consider equity of resourcing and access to all communities, especially the underserved.

DIGging In: Operationalizing Diversity, Inclusion and Global Strategies

ENHANCED CAPACITY TO

DELIVER RELEVANT

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Stronger Policies, Practices and Procedures

Expanded Community Reach and Impact

Greater Mission and Business Impact

Brand andVisibility

Collaborations

LeadershipDevelopment

MemberEngagement

ProgramInnovation

ResourceMobilization

STRENGTHENING THE

FOUNDATIONS OF

COMMUNITY FOR ALL

ADVANCE MISSION AND BUSINESS GOALSO

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DIG GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO SERVE ALL

To deliver on our cause to strengthen community, all segments of society must

have access to the Y. As neighborhoods change, societal perspectives and

attitudes evolve, and communities become more globalized, applying a DIG lens to

Y work is essential to better understand, engage, advocate for, and serve all

people. To advance social equity and create a safe, welcoming space for all:

• Lead with empathy in all interactions and activities

• Recognize, value and embrace all dimensions of diversity and work

towards the greatest possible inclusion for all

• Develop cultural competencies, social awareness and global perspective

• Build bridges between communities and foster the safe exchange of

ideas, beliefs, and perspectives within and through the Y locally and

globally

yexchange.org/DIG


QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION

THANK YOU!

Mike Van HaelewynYMCA of the [email protected]@iammvh

mailto:[email protected]

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DIGging In: Operationalizing Diversity, Inclusion And ... · How does your YMCA elevate DIG within its internal and external branding efforts to create balance in driving cause-messaging