Diversity, Equity & Inclusion


Associations West's Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Associations West believes that diversity is a strength and aspires to bring our members together to co-create opportunities and solutions that elevate our industry.

We are committed to:

  • Being a safe space where there is
    continual learning
  • Acting consciously with open minds to
    remove obstacles
  • Fostering opportunities to contribute & volunteer
  • Measurably building diversity, equity, and inclusion in Associations West and the organizations of our members

Top support strategies being implemented:

  • Recruiting the association community to engage in best practices
  • Curating resources for organizations to use 
  • Delivering learning and exchange opportunities
  • Developing partnerships with other DEI-focused organizations
  • DEI liaisons to committees and councils

Resources

Several resources have been curated by Associations West Volunteers. Please use them to support the best practices on this page, and for the following DEI topics.

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Get More Involved - Join the DEI Committee

The DEI Committee's mission is to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within Associations West and the broader association community. They do this by promoting and engaging the broader association community to advance DEI within their organizations, by building Associations West’s culture in advancing its own practice of DEI, and by assessing Associations West's DEI plan annually and making any adjustments in concert with the Board of Directors.

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