DEI or JEDI? Why are we putting Justice first? In this episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Chris Talbot-Heindel shares their expertise and insights on the nonprofit sector's need for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles. Chris discusses how centering justice in our work can lead to collective liberation, the challenges of addressing white supremacy culture, and the power of learning and healing in community.

They also explore the challenges faced by BIPOC individuals in predominantly white-led organizations and the importance of moving beyond performative allyship to achieve real, transformative change.

Nonprofit Leadership & Governance: Why We Need More JEDI – The Highlights:

• Understanding JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) and why it matters.
• Managing emotions when navigating difficult conversations and conflicts
• Addressing white supremacy culture and the pitfalls of performative DEI work.
• The importance of doing the work in community to foster mutual learning and accountability.
• Actionable tips for integrating JEDI principles into nonprofit leadership and nonprofit governance.

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About Chris Talbot-Heindel:

Chris (they/them) is a queer, trans nonbinary, mixed-race artist, writer, comics creator, editor, and nonprofit laborer. After two decades of working in spaces that weren't built with her in mind, she now helps others build spaces ready to celebrate people when they turn up authentically. She works with Next 100 Colorado and Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program Coalition to create equity in the outdoors and environmental nonprofits, and Community-Centric Fundraising to create equity in fundraising and the nonprofit industrial complex

Links and Resources:  

• Connect with Chris Talbot-Heindl  on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christalbotheindl/
• Check out the website: https://www.talbot-heindl.com/
• Link to Chris's Tapas where my educomics live: https://tapas.io/episode/3152530
• Twitter: https://x.com/talbot_heindl
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talbot_heindl/
• Learn more about JEDI Committee: https://jedicollaborative.com/
• Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
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