IB Policy Statement

Inclusion and Belonging

NFP seeks to cultivate an enterprise-wide strategy that is aligned with business objectives. This strategy is designed to create systems and cultures of inclusion and belonging that permeate every aspect of the business and empower all stakeholders, both internally and externally, to succeed.

NFP is committed to inclusion and belonging because we know that a company is only as great as its employees. We continually seek out professionals with unique characteristics, life experiences, knowledge, capabilities and talent. Together we form a community that celebrates individual differences, shares perspectives and emphasizes belonging so people can be their best selves. Our community acknowledges contributions from everyone, no matter their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, generation, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Our CEO and senior executives are committed to these initiatives, setting the tone for the entire organization. The NFP Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Board, composed of employees at all levels of the organization, spearheads initiatives that encourage a better, more inclusive work environment; promotes engagement opportunities; and aligns strategies with organizational goals and objectives to enhance NFP’s business. Likewise, our Business Resource Groups form a collaborative, supportive community to advance member development and our business objectives.

We drive our vision internally and externally through four pillars: Employee, Client, Community and Supplier.

Employee: This group is focused on empowering our employees to be their best selves, drive the growth of our business, enhance our ability to attract, retain and grow talent, innovate and advance a sense of belonging.

Community: This group is focused on our charitable activities and involvement with programs that align with NFP's goals and values.

Client: This group will focus on enriching NFP's client relationships by illustrating our practices, while developing offerings relevant to all clients.

Supplier: This group is focused on tying into and strengthening inclusive vendor relationships. We'll examine internal processes and determine how to enhance vendor partnerships.

As part of this work, we collaborate and partner with other organizations to effectuate change and positively impact our communities, supporting initiatives and organizations dedicated to advancing inclusion and belonging. In addition, NFP has created a Supplier Program to prioritize our inclusion and belonging approach in the broader market by proactively establishing and strengthening relationships with a breadth of suppliers.

The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our clients, the more effectively we can innovate and grow our business, the more we can positively impact our communities around the world, and the more successfully we can support a culture of belonging. NFP is committed to respecting every person, and this expectation extends externally to our clients, communities and suppliers.