Teaching Paper: Inclusivity Self-Assessment Checklist – A Practical Tool for Enhancing Organizational Diversity and Inclusion
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-inc-vr-vl-pr-tp-01
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper introduces the Inclusivity Self-Assessment Checklist, a structured tool designed to help non-profit organizations evaluate and enhance inclusivity across policies, staff and volunteer diversity, training, accessibility, feedback mechanisms, and community engagement. Grounded in both theory and practice, the checklist integrates scholarly insights from Bryson, Patton, and Drucker with actionable organizational strategies. A practical case study illustrates how its application increased volunteer engagement from underrepresented groups. By employing this tool, nonprofits can strengthen organizational culture, improve accountability, and foster equitable participation, ensuring programs are responsive to diverse community needs.
Key Topics
- Organizational inclusivity assessment
- Diversity and equity in nonprofits
- Cultural competence
- Accessibility practices
- Policy and feedback evaluation
- Community engagement strategies
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Inclusivity Self-Assessment Checklist – A Practical Tool for Enhancing Organizational Diversity and Inclusion. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-inc-vr-vl-pr-tp-01
References
Bryson, J. M. (2018). Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations (5th ed.). Jossey-Bass.
Drucker, P. F. (1990). Managing the non-profit organization: Practices and principles. HarperCollins.
Patton, M. Q. (2015). Qualitative research & evaluation methods (4th ed.). Sage Publications.
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Accessibility resources for virtual volunteer programs - Creating inclusive digital environments. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-inc-vr-vl-pr-tp-03
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Cultural competence training guide - Enhancing staff and volunteer cross-cultural skills for effective non-profit engagement. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-inc-vr-vl-pr-tp-02
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Inclusive Virtual Volunteer Programs. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/inclusive-virtual-volunteer-2025
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Managing Volunteers: Creating and Sustaining Impact. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/managing-volunteers-2025
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Monitoring and evaluating inclusivity efforts in volunteer programs. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-inc-vr-vl-pr-09
