Locating and Learning About Organizations - Diversity Studies Guide - IDS 371/430/431 - Subject/Research Guides at Wilmington University Library

Exploring Organizations

How do you know the way a service organization approaches issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion? You can view organizations' websites. Still, what is missing? Here are some tips to dive deeper and learn more.

Investigating nonprofits and charities: Where to find internal data, public records (2017) Wihbey, J. (2017, -04-11). Investigating nonprofits and charities: Where to find internal data, public records. https://journalistsresource.org/home/investigating-nonprofits-and-charities-where-to-find-internal-data-and-public-records/
GuideStar.Org
Sign up for the free resources like demographic data about non-profit leaders. Lots of data requires a paid subscription.
Foundation Center
Access Company EINs and 990 Tax Forms for free
ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer
Some data on nonprofits is available for free here.
Lending with Intent Website with Reports 2021 report is available. Known until 2014 as the BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index, this census of board demographics and practices provides important insights into how the nonprofit sector is being governed — who compose our boards, what our boards are doing, and how our boards view their own effectiveness.
Showcase Workplace Diversity Data (2021)
Examples of companies that have taken the initiative to make their workplace diversity data public.

Video - Researching Human Services Organizations, 7-min.

Researching Human Services Organization Transcript
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Statistics and Data Sources

2022 Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals Report
See breakdowns by location, gender, religion, race, and industry, but not by company. The 90-page report includes a list of participating organizations at the end.
Urban Institute - National Center for Charitable Statistics Website
with data and tables
2020 Nonprofit employment report
Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies' 2020 REPORT
National Council of Nonprofits Website
Includes Research, Reports, and Data on the Nonprofit Sector

U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economic, consumer, wage, employment, industry, demographic, spending, occupational, safety and health data are all available from this excellent and well organized site.
U.S. Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice (BJS) Statistics The mission of BJS is to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Office of Immigration Statistics (OIS)
U.S. Homeland Security site. Compendium of tables that provides data on foreign nationals, permanent legal residents, naturalized citizens and maps with various demographic characteristics (1996-present).
Diversity Data Kids Website "Data for a diverse and equitable future" This online tools allows users to compare and analyse data surrounding child demographic and well-being indicators. All data is presented by race/ethnicity and, where applicable, socioeconomic status and immigrant status.
World Bank Group Data
Open access to databases and datasets, including World Development Indicators (WDI), Global Development Finance (GDF), Africa Development Indicators (ADI), and Global Economic Monitor (GEM).

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National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
A primary source for information on U.S. colleges, universities, and technical and vocational institutions. Data includes enrollment numbers, program completions, graduation rates, race/ethnicity of students, amount of student financial aid, and tuition rates.

World Bank's Gender Data Portal The World Bank's Gender Data Portal makes the latest gender statistics accessible through compelling narratives and data visualizations to improve the understanding of gender data and facilitate analyses that inform policy choices.
Women Watch Statistics & Indicators
Reports, databases and archives relating to gender equality and women's human rights
UN's Gender Development Index
GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development. Includes developing regions and countries.

OMH - Office of Minority Health
View 60,000 resources in 40 languages under the Knowledge Central tab. Cultural Competency (CLAS) tab offers resources and free training for nurses.
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Mission - The Office of Minority Health is dedicated to improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities.
OMH's Health Profiles by Population (2021)
This section provides an overview of demographics, language fluency (where relevant), education, economics, insurance coverage, health and full census reports for racial and ethnic minority populations in the United States.
CDC National Health Statistics
Provides US public health statistics including diseases, pregnancies, births, aging, and mortality.
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Find data including the Health, United States, 2020-2021 Annual Perspective. Discover patterns and disparities in national health trends.

Gallup Poll Data Website
Gallup collects data on worldwide trends of attitudes and beliefs of various populations. Diversity-themed polls include those related to education, gay and lesbian rights, civil liberties, religion, health, and more.
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan “fact tank” that collects public opinion on a variety issues including religion, race, poverty, and income inequality. Research is conducted globally. Click on “Research Topics” on the main menu bar to see a list.

Video - Accessing Race and Ethnic Data from US Census Data

Locating Human Services Organizations

Here are a few sites that offer information about human services jobs. Use them to locate an organization for your project.

Idealist Social-impact Jobs Website
Work For Good Job Site
the mission is to help purpose-driven organizations and talented professionals connect
Philanthropy News Digest
Candid's Nonprofit jobs lists
MacArthur Foundation's List of Websites
Resources that may help as you explore a career in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector

Locate Information on Public Companies

Mergent Intellect
Access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles, and much more.
Company Profiles (from Business Source Ultimate)
The EBSCOhost User Interface has been upgraded to an all new user experience! Use this guide to get acquainted with the new interface.
Search company profiles using Business Source Ultimate. Enter a company name in the search box to access MarketLine Company Profile reports.

Locating Company Information

Locating Company Information Transcript
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ABC News's Equity Report

Our America Equity Report Website "Data journalists analyzed more than 10 million data points about quality of life and equality in America’s 100 largest metro areas across five categories: Housing, Health, Education, Policing and Environment. Through our exclusive Equity Report, you can track equity where you live, learn how some cities are making progress, start meaningful conversations, and find resources for creating change."