Diversity Counts
Welcome to <em>Diversity Counts</em>

Welcome to Diversity Counts

We invite you to read, take action, and commit to inspiring excellence and diversity in public service leadership as an imperative for our nation. Diversity Counts is our first comprehensive look at top public service leadership representation in government, nonprofits, and philanthropy. Diversity Counts is also our call to action. Responding to the civil unrest [...]

<em>Diversity Counts</em> Launched

Diversity Counts Launched

On April 18th, National Urban Fellows released its latest report on the state of leadership diversity throughout the public service sector – Diversity Counts: Racial and Ethnic Diversity among Public Service Leadership, an examination of the degree to which government, nonprofits and philanthropic institutions have achieved representative leadership. The day, hosted by Don Borut, Executive [...]

UPDATE! See Newest PSLDI Pledges

UPDATE! See Newest PSLDI Pledges

Expressing a commitment to principles of inclusion is important as we work to align our collective efforts toward diversifying public service leadership. Ultimately, this pledge is an expression of partnership between organizations and individuals who want to see our public service leadership reflect not only a diversity of thought, but a diversity of background, culture [...]

Watch for! Diversity Counts: Racial and Ethnic Diversity among Public Service Leadership

Tracking the status of the representation of people of color in leadership throughout the public service sector is a key goal of the Public Service Leadership Diversity Initiative, and so we are pleased to announce the latest report of the Initiative, Diversity Counts, the first comprehensive review of representation in government, philanthropy, and non-profit organizations.  [...]

Best Practices in Metworking: Navigating the Barriers to Career Advancement

Best Practices in Metworking: Navigating the Barriers to Career Advancement

National Urban Fellows has released Best Practices in Metworking: Navigating the Barriers to Career Advancement. Commissioned by National Urban Fellows and written by Sara Nowlin with contributors David Mensah (DKBWAVE Consulting and Training), and NUF President, Paula Gavin, the publication explores issues and barriers, real or perceived which hinder professional relationship building, and also offers [...]

National Urban Fellows Inclusive Leadership Model: An Individual and Organizational Perspective

A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The Inclusive Leadership Model (ILM) represents the foundation of National Urban Fellows’ commitment to inclusive leadership development that we believe is a hallmark of successful individual leaders and organizations. The model describes the essential elements of effective leadership and how those elements produce both Inclusive Leaders and Inclusive Organizations [...]