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ALLIES OF NABPO |
Who are Allies?
Allies of NABPO are those persons or organizations who want to support the members of NABPO. Allies are dedicated to principles of good practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Membership includes 4 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion trainings with NABPO members annually. Details of the membership can be found in FAQs about the Ally Program.
FAQs About the Ally Program
Why does NABPO want an Ally Program?
- To provide opportunities for those who wish to help support the organization; the ally program is an option that is *separate* from the purpose of the organization itself, to serve its organizers of color members
- Help generate resources (financial, business, volunteers) who can help the knowledge, experience, and success of the black professional organizer and productivity consultant community
- To expand the impact of a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion across the professional organizer and productivity consultant community
Who are potential Allies?
- NAPO members, ICD members, CHADD members, and other organizers and productivity consultants
- Business partners to NABPO members
- Any individual or organization that supports the advancement of People of Color in business
What are we asking of Allies?
- Financial support (for scholarships, speakers fees, defraying costs of any virtual or in-person workshops and conferences)
- Social media elevation of the organization and its members and their businesses
- Utilization of members in subcontracting work, thinking of NABPO members for referral activities
- Donate their time and expertise to the professional learning and/or businesses of the members
What are we offering Allies?
- Education about NABPO
- Insights into our individual members
- DEI trainings and resources
- Language they can use in their own marketing and communications
How are we communicating the role of Allies to our membership?
A founding member of NABPO, Tiffany Blassingame, serves as Ally Liaison to guide the program, orientation, answer questions from interested parties, etc. Contact Tiffany tiffany.blassingame@nabpo.org for questions.
How is NABPO communicating the program and marketing to generate interest?
- A communication / talking points / social media language for NABPO members to share/promote the program with their followers or their network
- Partner with other organizations or publications about the program
- Ongoing public acknowledgements of the progress of the program, number of allies, etc. (for broader social media awareness)
*By submitting this application, you agree to follow principles of good practices of DEIJB shown below:
- I agree to make a commitment to equity and justice.
- I will respect, affirm, and protect the dignity and worth of NABPO members and allies.
- I will promote diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice in my personal and professional life.
- I will commit to growth in my cross-cultural competency and support for all members of the NABPO community, including the members, business partners, and other allies.
- I will use inclusive language in all written, electronic, and oral communication.
- I will establish my business as a diverse, inclusive, safe, and welcoming community for all.