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3 nonprofits committed to empowering women in tech

CIO

Given the value diversity has for business outcomes, it’s more important than ever to have a serious strategy for creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, which has become a vital factor for recruiting, hiring, and retaining workers, especially women.

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4 nonprofits fostering diversity and career advancement in IT

CIO

Nonprofit NPower is working to change that by fostering opportunity for those outside traditional IT pipelines through its tuition-free Tech Fundamentals program , which has helped young adults from underserved communities, as well as military members, military spouses, and veterans, forge new careers in IT for over 20 years.

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Executive Search For Nonprofit: Building Strong Foundations for Change

N2Growth Blog

The Role that Executive Search Plays in Effective Nonprofit Organizations Executive search is essential for the success of large nonprofit organizations. The nonprofit sector has unique challenges and goals and requires leaders with exceptional managerial leadership skills and experience.

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14 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers

CIO

LGBTQ Tech LGBTQ Tech offers programs and resources to support LGBTQ+ communities and works to “educate organizations and policy makers on the unique needs LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to tech.” The nonprofit was born after IBM sponsored a focus group in 2005 at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters in Washington, D.C.,

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Skills-first hiring has CIOs rethinking talent strategies

CIO

Snyder, secretary of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security and Commonwealth CIO for Massachusetts, responded by overhauling the agency’s recruitment and retention practices. It is a whole new way in which to attract, recruit, onboard, develop, and manage.

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Turning the tide in STEM career roadblocks at Synchrony

CIO

Despite public and internal corporate support programs, and increased awareness of male/female disparities in the workplace in terms of positions and salaries, women still come up short of equity in tech job placements. Launched a Veterans Leadership Program. Provided programs and services that encourage self-improvement.

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DEI that works: 5 companies reaping the benefits of IT diversity strategies

CIO

Diversity not only helps organizations perform better but fostering equity and inclusion can also strengthen recruiting and retention rates, as well as overall employee satisfaction. The company also recently launched an HBCU Scholars Program, providing up to 20 students with scholarships after completing a 9-week summer internship.

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