Diversity in Government Relations (DGR) Coalition

We are excited to welcome the newest members of our Board of Directors! As we continue to grow, we look forward to the expertise, vision, and leadership these outstanding individuals will bring to the Diversity in Government Relations (DGR) Coalition. Please join us in welcoming Art Motta, Srinu S., Crystal Styron, and Alekhya Tallapaka to the DGR team!

Join us on November 20 at 6pm ET for the next Humanities?on?the?Hill event! Martha S. Jones, author of?Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All, will join Nadia E. Brown at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. for an engaging discussion. This?free?event?includes?a?Q&A,?reception,?and?book?signing.?Don't?miss?out?on?this?opportunity?to?explore?the?remarkable?contributions?of?Black?women?in?the?fight?for?equality. For?more?details?and?to?register, visit: https://buff.ly/3ALsyJ1.

Election Day is here!???? Every vote matters in shaping our future. Head to?Vote411.org?for all the information you need to vote today. Encourage your friends and family to check it out too! #ElectionDay #Vote2024

Everyone's vote counts! VoteRiders' Pride Page and #TransPeopleVote resources are tools for people who identify as transgender to find state-specific ID requirements and updates for vital documents. Personalized support is available via VoteRiders' Helpline and Chatbot: https://lnkd.in/dzHZQ9H.

Check out the National Council on Independent Living's Achieving Accessibility for Election Websites and Sample Ballots: A Toolkit for Disability Advocates. There are great resources and guidance to help voters review ballot measures, candidates, and voting options so they are well-prepared to make informed decisions when casting their ballots. Visit https://lnkd.in/e2NC9uFB

Reminder! ??? Not sure if you're registered to vote? Head to Vote.org to confirm your status. Various deadlines for registration and vote-by-mail differ by state, but most are mid-October. Visit Vote411.org to learn more about your state’s voting rules and ballot info. Please share to help your friends and family get ready to vote! ???

Join our board!?We are excited to officially open the election process for our upcoming Board of Directors. This is a significant moment where we invite you to participate in shaping the future of the DGR Coalition and ensuring its continued success. There will be six open positions this election cycle. If you are interested in running for a board seat,?please complete the?Board Nomination Form?by October 30, 2024. You can find more information about what being on our board entails, along with the committees you can serve on at https://buff.ly/3XAuTOs.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from the Diversity in Government Relations Coalition! This month, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. At DGR, we recognize the vital role that diverse perspectives play in shaping effective and inclusive policies. By embracing and amplifying these voices, we enhance our ability to serve and represent the diverse needs of our nation. Join us in honoring the achievements and resilience of Hispanic and Latinx individuals throughout history and in our present day. Let’s continue to work towards a more inclusive government relations landscape that reflects the true diversity of our country. Learn more: https://buff.ly/44OPWOS.

An Independent Sector research that explores nonprofit advocacy found that the relationship between an organization's DEI commitment and policy engagement is bidirectional and mutually reinforcing. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3MxuYxj.

Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of all those who drive our nation's progress. As we celebrate, let's also recognize the importance of diversity in the workforce and healthy work cultures. A diverse government relations workforce enriches policymaking and ensures it reflects everyone's voices and needs.