Why does the Arcus Foundation require organizations that seek funding to have a certain type of EEO policy?
To advance its mission of achieving social justice that is inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity and race, the Arcus Foundation requires all organizations seeking funding to have Equal Employment Opportunity policies that include protection based on: • Gender identification (an individual’s internal sense of one’s own gender); • Sexual orientation (determined by whom an individual is sexually attracted to and also has the potential for loving); and • All other categories protected by applicable federal and local laws. We view this requirement as another tool we can use, in addition to grant making, that can help bring about social change. We are pleased to report that the Foundation’s requirement of an inclusive EEO policy has led to the adoption of these policies at many organizations and institutions, including the Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo County, Western Michigan University and the University of California system.
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