Our Impact & The ROI of DEI

Our Impact

 

The NDC is a pioneering 501-C3 non profit organization that serves as the umbrella organization to support our statewide and regional affiliates, which foster an understanding of diversity and inclusion as a dynamic strategy for business success and community well-being through various initiatives. 

Since 2008, the National Diversity Council has made a significant social impact in several important ways.

  • Directly impacted over 1 million people through participation in our DEI events, certification programs, workshops and other programs.
  • Organized programs and events in over 80+ cities worldwide, focusing on the importance of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. 
  • Engaged with over 1,000 business leaders in our Boards nationwide. These Board and Advisory Board positions reinforce connections with our local communities, thereby sparking change at the grassroots level. 
  • Through our Certification Program, we have graduated over 1,500 business leaders who are now NDC certified diversity professionals, committed to enhancing DEI efforts throughout their organizations. I am proud to share that this Certification Program was recognized as one of the best 8 Diversity & Inclusion Certifications Programs in 2022 and 2023 by the Academy to Innovate HR.
  • Social Media impact with over 80,000 individuals following us on social media outlets globally, touching over half of million individuals with our social media accounts with our postings each year. 
  • At the organizational level, have established meaningful partnerships with over 1,000 organizations across the private, public and nonprofit sectors, working with them to move the needle forward in their internal DEI initiatives.
  • In 2015, the NDC launched our Council for Latino Workplace Equity to advance Latina/o/x community members in the professional sphere. We have held annual Latino Leadership Conferences that have empowered numerous Latina/o/x individuals from a vast array of nationalities who wanted their voices heard. 
  • In 2020 following the unjust murders of Black community members, we launched our National Coalition for Racial Justice & Equity, which aims to create a space where business and community leaders can come together to brainstorm actionable ways to promote racial equity in a strategic and intentional manner
  • We launch our NDC Emerging Leaders Internship Program in 2021, which pairs underrepresented college students with invaluable internships at top employers that value DEI in their workplace culture. 
Vision Mission
The vision of the National Diversity Council is to cultivate a nationwide network of affiliated councils to advance diversity, equity and inclusion by transforming our workplaces and communities into inclusive environments where individuals are valued for their talents and empowered to reach their fullest potential. The mission of the National Diversity Council is to be both a resource and an advocate for the value of diversity, equity and inclusion. The NDC serves as the umbrella organization to support our markets and initiatives, which foster an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion as a dynamic strategy for business success and community well-being.
 
The NDC is a non-partisan 501-c3 organization dedicated to being both a resource and an advocate for the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The NDC offers and supports a number of key initiatives:
Events The NDC promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and community through various events and programs. These programs not only address the need for DEI best practices in the workplace, but they also promote engagement and dialogue around these topics. 
NDC Certification Program The NDC Certification Program prepares professionals to create and lead successful diversity, equity and inclusion strategies for organizational excellence and a competitive edge in today’s global marketplace. The program blends theory and practice during a 5-day intensive curriculum and ongoing professional development through the NDC Graduate Network.
NDC Consulting & Training The NDC provides support and strategy direction for companies to formulate and implement successful DEI initiatives. The NDC has a number of services ranging from training and consulting to research and benchmarking.
Internship Programs The NDC assists in leadership development among underrepresented youth and college students. We are committed to supporting these individuals through an internship program that links talent to organizations that value DEI in their organizational culture.
NDC Index The NDC Index is a benchmarking tool that measures organizational commitment to DEI among companies in the U.S. Through an annual survey, the Index rates company performance on CEO engagement and corporate initiatives, policies, and programs. The NDC Index recognizes companies with a score of 90 or higher as the Best U.S. Companies for Diversity.
Partnerships The NDC provides an opportunity for individuals and organizations to establish partnerships, share DEI best practices and promote brand names as DEI leaders within the workplace and community.