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Subject:Diversity Coalition's BIPOC Leadership HRC Proposal Reccomendation
Attachments:Diversity Coalition Letter of Support.docx.pdf
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Hello Review Committee,
SLO Noor Foundation would like to lend it's enthusiastic support for not only the review and funding of
SLO Noor's own submitted proposal for the City of San Luis Obispo's DEI funding, but also for the
proposal submitted by the Diversity Coalition of San Luis Obispo's BIPOC Board Leadership Training
Program.
As members of this program, SLO Noor has found it to be extremely helpful in helping our Board connect
with members of the BIPOC community to discuss placement on our own Board of Directors.
Please see the attached letter of support for more information.
Best regards,
David
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David Parro
Executive Director
SLO Noor Foundation
(805) 548-0894
www.slonoorfoundation.org
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September 27,2024
Human Relations Commission
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo,CA 93401
Attention:2024-25 DEI HIGH IMPACT GRANT
Dear Grant Review Committee:
I am writing to express SLO Noor Foundation’s enthusiastic endorsement of not only SLO
Noor ’s submitted proposal,but also the Diversity Coalition of SLO County ’s BIPOC Board
Leadership Training Program.This initiative seeks to empower BIPOC individuals to serve on
boards within our community,promoting diversity,equity,and inclusion in decision-making
processes.
The program,if funded,will have a significant impact on board diversity in three key areas:
Comprehensive Training:The grant will help cover the costs of sessions annually,each
spanning two days,and accommodating a cohort of 12-15 diverse BIPOC participants.These
sessions will equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required for effective
board leadership.
Board Placement Assistance Services:The program will facilitate board placement assistance
services,matching 10-20 local boards with trained BIPOC participants.This crucial step will
ensure that the skills acquired during the training are put into practice,creating tangible
change in boardroom diversity.
Capacity Building through Leadership SLO:In collaboration with Leadership SLO,Diversity
Coalition will engage in training on Pathways to Government Commissions,open to BIPOC
alumni of either organization’s leadership program;opportunities for BIPOC alumni from each
program to attend the other organization’s leadership program;and an invitation to all
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Leadership SLO alumni to attend Diversity Coalition’s Board Matching and Networking mixers.
The City of San Luis Obispo's Human Relations Commission's 2024-2025 DEI High Impact
Grant would be instrumental in realizing this program's vision.It aligns seamlessly with the
broader goal of creating a culturally rich and inclusive space in the heart of our city.
SLO Noor Foundation believes that this initiative has the potential to be transformative for our
community,particularly for those who have been historically underrepresented.By investing
in the Diversity Coalition’s BIPOC Board Leadership Training Program,the community will take
a significant step towards fostering a more equitable and inclusive San Luis Obispo.
We have been working with the Diversity Coalition for a few years now and have been so
impressed with their passionate dedication to this important issue in our community.We have
seen first hand the impact they have had on the lives of their “graduates”and with their help,
we are very close to adding two individuals to our Board that will add some badly needed
diverse voices to our Organization.
On behalf of the SLO Noor AND our wonderful community here in San Luis Obispo,we hope
you will help this important program continue its success.
Sincerely,
David Parro
Executive Director
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