ASAE as a Model for Diversity. Diversity Practices for the Association Community

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1 ASAE as a Model for Diversity Diversity Practices for the Association Community

2 Association Factoids Today, more than 147,000 associations exist in the United States, representing nearly every industry, profession, charity, hobby, cause, and interest. ASAE is uniquely positioned with more than 25,000 individual members Americans are forming as many as 1,000 new associations each year. Nine out of 10 adult Americans belong to one association, and one out of four belong to four or more associations 28 select engineering, business and professional associations for women and people of color have collective memberships of more than 1,263,900

3 Why is being diverse and inclusive important to ASAE? Diversity is a resource for Members Customers Employees Financial Donors Boards/Leaders Suppliers

4 Being representative of the diversity of our communities Race/Ethnicity/Gender Diversity in the U.S. American Population American Population 51% White 70% Diverse 30% 49% Legend Hispanic/Latino African American Male Female Asian Pacific American Native American Source: U.S. Census 2000

5 enhances our relevance Age/Disability/Language Diversity U.S. average age (35) is highest in history Every 7.5 seconds (until 12/31/15) an American will turn 50 About 50 million Americans have a disability 17% of Americans, speak a language other than English at home

6 (in billions) H i s p a n i c / L a t i n o $1,800 $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200 $0 African American Asian Pacific American Native American Women Disabled Gay/Lesbian Youth S e n i o r s and support. Discretionary Spending among Diverse Groups in 2001 Source: Diversityinc.com

7 What are diversity practices in ASAE?

8 ASAE Diversity Statement In principle and in practice, ASAE values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation within the field of association management. ASAE promotes involvement and expanded access to leadership opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, or professional level. The association provides leadership and commits time and resources to accomplish these objectives while serving as a model to other associations in such endeavors.

9 ASAE Strategic Goals Goal 5 - Inclusive Membership ASAE will be an inclusive and accessible organization involving members, their organizations, and related communities.

10 How does ASAE view inclusiveness? ASAE values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation within the field of association management. ASAE promotes involvement and provides access to membership and leadership opportunities across all dimensions of diversity. We also actively seek diverse employees, volunteers, and business partners who share our commitment to inclusion. The association provides leadership and commits resources to accomplish these objectives while serving as a model to other associations in such endeavors.

11 ASAE Diversity Committee ASAE Diversity Committee Mission "To create a more diverse and inclusive association community, surpassing the successes of the forprofit community." Mission supports ASAE Strategic Goal for Inclusive Membership.

12 ASAE Diversity Committee Initiatives Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) Diversity Listserv Community Development & Outreach Diversity Resource Development Diversity Benchmarking Diversity Marketing & Communications Council Training Program Annual Meeting Diversity Networking Lounge/Booth Technical assistance and consultation to ASAE Staff & Board

13 Goal of ASAE as a Model Diversity Committee Sub-group To define best practices that position ASAE as a model for diversity and inclusiveness in the global association community.

14 What are Diversity Practices underway in ASAE? President & CEO buy in and involvement Staff Liaison for diversity Board approved Diversity Statement Strategic Goal for Inclusive Membership Diversity Committee Diversity-sensitive meetings Diversity Recruitment for Senior staff team and Board Inclusion of diversity guidelines in conference speaker materials Foundation products Global Outreach effort

15 Other practices to consider Diversity section on ASAE web pages Diversity Training/ Orientation for staff, board & leadership Multicultural products & publications Diversity effort targeted to ASAE employees Supplier Diversity program Diversity department Full time diversity director

16 Recommended Strategies for Modeling Diversity and Inclusiveness in the Association Community Start with commitment at the top Develop & get Board approval of a diversity commitment statement Assign responsibility for diversity Appoint a diversity committee Establish a budget and identify sponsors for diversity Hold staff accountable for diversity results Integrate diversity into everything the association does Use diversity to reach association business goals