NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR COLLECTIVE

Our Story

Born from an idea to support our community in their pursuit of C-Suite roles in the sector, the Nonprofit Professionals of Color Collective came to life in 2019.

It has since evolved into a comprehensive professional development program that goes beyond traditional technical support and capacity building. It is a place where we can show up with other BIPOC leaders and bring our full selves.

We firmly believe that nonprofit leaders, no matter their experience (or location), can benefit from being in community with one another because of the knowledge we hold. .

We celebrate the wealth of wisdom within leaders of color and intentionally strive to create a nurturing and fun support network.

While institutional racism disproportionately affects the careers of people of color, we stand firm in our belief: our strength, knowledge, and potential are boundless.

Mission

“Our mission is to accelerate and enhance the professional development, information access and opportunities for nonprofit professionals of color through intentional, curated experiences.”

Our Vision

“We envision a network of equity-driven leaders of color, supported in deepening their equity analysis and leadership skills as agents of change in the nonprofit sector and through the executive pipeline.”

Guiding Affirmations

  • Everyone can benefit from professional development.

  • Professional Development programs impact participants differently; therefore a multi-pronged approach is best.

  • Nonprofit leaders are more likely to thrive with vertical & horizontal support systems & networks.

  • Communities of color are rich with knowledge and deserve to be compensated for their knowledge.

  • BIPOC are not responsible for Institutional racism; however, it disproportionately negatively impacts our careers. We must work collaboratively to uplift ourselves.

  • BIPOC need safer space that centers and prioritizes BIPOC voices and experiences.

  • White colleagues have a role in understanding racism and white supremacy, in dismantling it, and amplifying the voices and experiences of BIPOC peers. If you do not identify as a person of color, we ask you to do this work as an ally, advocate, and accomplice in other spaces.

  • Your whole, authentic self is welcome.