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United Way of South Mississippi Organizational Diversity Statement:

The mission of United Way of South Mississippi is to support the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community, especially those in need. We recognize that each individual brings a unique perspective and experience which contributes to the advancement of our mission. We embrace this rich and sociological diverse backdrop to broaden our understanding and acceptance of those we seek to serve. United Way of South Mississippi strives to create a culture that is inclusive and supportive, while fostering an environment built upon respect, participation and collaboration between all our members, donors, volunteers, advocates, community members and employees. With the goal of solving problems together, we engage with both public residents and private partners to co-create solutions that ensure the availability of resources, support, and opportunity for all within the community.

Below is the United Way of South Mississippi Diversity and Inclusion Policy:

Purpose:

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what it means to LIVE UNITED and essential to what we do. Underlying the mission and vision of United Way of South Mississippi is a firm belief in the inclusion of all people. Our values include respect for all cultures and individuals with an aim toward understanding and celebrating the unique qualities of our citizens.

United Way of South Mississippi defines diversity to include all human characteristics that make us unique as individuals. It includes everyone and excludes no one. Economic status, geographic origin, race, creed, religion, marital status, lifestyle, disability, gender, gender identity, age, origin, education, position, ancestry, veteran status are just some of the characteristics that define us as people.

Diversity and Inclusion in Employment:

United Way of South Mississippi is committed to assuring equal opportunity and equal consideration to all qualified applicants and employees in personnel matters consistent with all applicable federal or state laws and regulations. Personnel matters include recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, salaries and other compensation, transfer and separation.

Inclusion is a call to action within the United Way of South Mississippi workforce that means actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches, and styles to maximize business success. As an inclusive organization, UWSM will cultivate a culture that produces higher productivity, retention, engagement, morale and innovation.

Diversity and Inclusion in Funding:

United Way of South Mississippi is committed to the funding of targeted solutions as identified in United Way of South Mississippi’s issues framework that serve all people in accordance with applicable law. United Way of South Mississippi will continue to provide funding for solutions that target diverse populations as identified through community assessment, research and volunteer engagement to include everyone and to exclude no one based on characteristics that makes us unique as individuals.

Diversity and Inclusion in Volunteer Recruitment:

United Way of South Mississippi is committed to the recruitment of individuals to fill volunteer positions within the organization without regard to all human characteristics that make us unique as individuals. United Way of South Mississippi will aggressively seek volunteers from area communities who reflect and acknowledge the value of diversity and inclusion and embody it in their personal actions.

Diversity and Community Impact:

United Way of South Mississippi is committed to the delivery and provision of service to meet the needs of area communities as identified through formal and informal assessments, research and volunteer engagement. United Way of South Mississippi will partner with organizations that demonstrate the commitment to provide service and advocate for change in accordance with applicable law and demonstrate a commitment to the spirit of United Way of South Mississippi’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Responsibility:

The Board of Directors, management, staff and volunteers must create and sustain an environment that encourages diverse viewpoints and inclusive behavior. The Executive Committee will review this policy and its effectiveness on a bi-annual basis. The committee will also oversee and foster the development of initiatives that support the Diversity and Inclusion Policy of United Way of South Mississippi.

If you would like further explanation of any of these items, please contact:

Kristin Ventura
Director of Finance
United Way of South Mississippi
kventura@unitedwaysm.org
accounting@unitedwaysm.org

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