Printable Resources and References

• Allison, M. (2001). "Diversity Issues and Challenges Facing Youth-Related Nonprofit Agencies." Research report commission by and prepared for the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management. This full-length research report is summarized in Nonprofit Research Abridged Volume 1, Issue 1, titled, "Diversity: Challenges and Opportunities."
• (coming soon) Allison, M. (2000). “Diversity in Organizational Perspective.” In M. Allison & I. Schneider (Eds.) Diversity in the Recreation Profession: Organizational Perspectives (pp. 3–16). State College, PA: Venture Publishers.
• Workplace Diversity Graduate Paper and Organizational Tool.— A workplace diversity paper and step-by-step guide written by Lupe Soto, Director of Human Resources for Planned Parenthood.

Web Sites

• The Society for Human Resources Management's Diversity Initiative, which includes resources, diversity tool kits, and information.
• The American Institute for Managing Diversity, a nonprofit organization that provides research-based information on diversity issues.
• www.diversityinc.com — an informational web site with news, resources, and web links.

Selected Report References

• Akpeki, T. (1998). “Diversity Is an International Issue: A View from England.” Nonprofit World, 16 (4) 15–16.
• Chemers, M., Oskamp, M., & Costanzo, M. (1995). “An Introduction to Diversity in Organizations.” In M. Chemers, S. Oskamp, & M. Costanzo (Eds.), Diversity in Organizations: New Perspectives for a Changing Workplace (1–7). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
• Cox, T. (1994). Cultural Diversity in Organizations: Theory, Research, and Practice. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.
• Daley, J., & Angulo, J. (1994). “Understanding the Dynamics of Diversity Within Nonprofit Boards.” Journal of Community Development Society, 25 (2), 172-188.
• Elmes, M., & Connelley, D. (1997). “Dreams of Diversity and the Realities of Intergroup Relations in Organizations.” In P. Prasad, A. Mills, M. Elmes, & A. Prasad (Eds.), Managing the Organization Melting Pot: Dilemmas of Workplace Diversity (pp. 148–167). Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage Publications.
• Gibelman, M. (2000). “The Nonprofit Sector and Gender Discrimination: A Preliminary Investigation into the Glass Ceiling.” Nonprofit Management & Leadership, 10 (3), 251–269.
• James, C. (1996). Perspectives on Racism and the Human Services Sector. Buffalo: University of Toronto Press.
• Ostrander, S. (1993). “Diversity and Democracy in Philanthropic Organizations: The Case of Haymarket People’s Fund.” In D. Young, R. Holister, R. Hodgkinson, and assoc. (Eds.), Governing, Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organizations: New Insights from Research and Practice. San Francisco: Jossey Bass Publishers.
• Pearlman, J., & Bova, B. (1992). “Meeting the Challenge of Diversity.” Nonprofit World, 10 (4), 19–24.
• Schein, E. (1996). “Leadership and Organizational Culture.” In F. Hesselbein, M. Goldsmith, & R. Beckhard (Eds.), The Leader of the Future: New Visions, Strategies, and Practices of the New Era (pp. 59–69). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
• Shaiko, R. (1997). “Female Participation in Association Governance and Political Representation: Directors, Board Members, Lobbyists, and Political Action Committee Directors.” Nonprofit Leadership & Management, 8 (2),121–139.
• Thomas, R. (1991). Beyond Race and Gender: Unleashing the Power of Your Total Workforce by Managing Diversity. New York: American Management Association.
• Widmer, C. (1987). “Minority Participation on Boards of Directors of Human Service Agencies: Some Evidence and Suggestions.” Journal of Voluntary Action Research, 16 (4).