ANNOUNCEMENTS

In 2007, Colorado Springs Diversity Forum set a goal to achieve National recognition of Colorado Springs as an inclusive community by 2010. We set the National League of Cities, City Cultural Diversity Award as the measurement for that goal.

We are pleased to announce: the City of Colorado Springs is the First Place Winner of the National League of Cities, 2010 City Cultural Diversity Award for the 2009 Everybody Welcome: A Celebration of Culture and Diversity! Read more...

Diversity Forum selected as partner in Sister City 50th Anniversary Celebration! In August 2012, the Colorado Springs Diversity Forum will partner with the City of Fujiyoshida, City of Colorado Springs, Japan America Society of Southern Colorado, and Colorado Springs Sister City Committee to celebrate 50 years of friendship and collaboration. The celebration will feature a re-creation of the Yoshida (Fire) Himatsuri Festival, considered one of Japan''s most unique historical commemorations. Read more...

ABOUT US

The Colorado Springs Diversity Forum was established in 2005 by a small group of civic leaders who came together to explore the contribution diversity can make to our community. Diversity speaks to all the ways in which we differ from each other—it refers to the entire host of identities that define each of us as individuals.

We believe that a healthy community requires an inclusive climate built on a foundation of trust and respect for individual assets, talents, and perspectives. Doing so maximizes everyone’s contribution to a shared quality of life.

We provide a place to foster an understanding of diversity—what it means and how it benefits all of us. We offer a vehicle for sharing common language, goals, and actions. We strive to address our challenges and offer a forum for collaboration and problem-solving. CSDF serves both as a clearinghouse for diversity success stories and, as a communication and education resource.

Our strategy is to build on the positive work and influence of the diverse cultures that contribute to the social and business structure of our city. We recognize that positive diversity practices enhance economic vitality, promote business success, and improve the quality of life for current and future citizens of Colorado Springs.

The membership of the Diversity Forum is comprised of representatives from public, private, nonprofit, and education sectors. Members of the Forum actively support the mission of the organization financially, with volunteer hours and in action. Our meetings and events are open to all those interested in participating.

Our work represents a visible commitment to helping our community achieve its full potential.

OUR MISSION
connect, include, engage

OUR VISION
EVERYBODYWELCOME

OUR VALUES
Integrity, Individuality, Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork

OUR GOALS & STRATEGIES
Achieved 2008 goal of National recognition as an inclusive community by 2010 as measured by earning the National League of Cities 2010 NBC-LEO City Cultural Diversity Award 

Goal 1: Within three years the community identifies CSDF as the primary diversity resource.
Strategies:

  1. Survey organizations to see if they have internal diversity efforts.
  2. Partnership with organizations which have diversity efforts.
  3. Reach out and educate organizations which do not have internal diversity efforts.
  4. Establish mass marketing and public relations program.

Goal 2: CSDF culture is one of intentional outreach supported by formal structure that results in diverse membership, leadership, and outcomes.
Strategies:

  1. Establish methodology for outreach, recruitment, engagement, retention, and institutional legacy.
  2. Develop evaluation process for benchmarking.

Goal 3: Achieve organizational capacity and sustainability for CSDF within three to five years.
Strategies:

  1. Trademark "Everybody Welcome" as CSDF's brand.
  2. Build and diversify revenue portfolio.
  3. Target top 50-100 employers in Colorado as members and sponsors; sustain and increase individual memberships.
  4. Emphasize value /ROI of diversity and collaboration.
  5. Research and apply for a minimum of three grants in one year.

 

Goal 1: Within three years the community identifies CSDF as the primary diversity resource.

Strategies:

  1. Survey organizations to see if they have internal diversity efforts.
  2. Partnership with organizations which have diversity efforts.
  3. Reach out and educate organizations which do not have internal diversity efforts.
  4. Establish mass marketing and public relations program.

Goal 2: CSDF culture is one of intentional outreach supported by formal structure that results in diverse membership, leadership, and outcomes.

Strategies:

  1. Establish methodology for outreach, recruitment, engagement, retention, and institutional legacy.
  2. Develop evaluation process for benchmarking.

Goal 3: Achieve organizational capacity and sustainability for CSDF within three to five years.

Strategies:

  1. Trademark "Everybody Welcome" as CSDF's brand.
  2. Build and diversify revenue portfolio.
  3. Target top 50-100 employers in Colorado as members and sponsors; sustain and increase individual memberships.
  4. Emphasize value /ROI of diversity and collaboration.
  5. Research and apply for a minimum of three grants in one year.

Help the Colorado Springs Diversity Forum build an inclusive and welcoming community that fosters mutual respect for all people.

To find out more information about becoming a member, please download the Colorado Springs Diversity Forum Membership Packet.

For a list of current members, please download CSDF Membership (Word Document).

To apply for a Board Position, click here.