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Subject:Re: HRC, High Impact Funding
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Greetings,
Please find attached a letter of support for Diversity Coalition's BIPOC Board Training and Placement
program.
Thank you,
Courtney
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October 2nd,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 R.A.C.E.Matter‘s enthusiastic endorsement of 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.It’s been awesome seeing the program grow and using
their placement services.
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 two training 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
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.
R.A.C.E.Matters 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.
Thank you for considering the grant application and your ongoing commitment to advancing
diversity,equity,and inclusion in our city.
Warm regards,
Courtney Haile
Executive Director
R.A.C.E.Matters SLO County