This survey is developed by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team to help understand who leads and supports our organization, as we build an inclusive culture that respects diverse perspectives in all our work. We will reflect who we are by sharing this information internally with board members and externally on our GuideStar profile and with funders and donors who request it. Our leader will be identified as an individual. Board and staff information will be aggregated and shared for the group (meaning you will not be identified). The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete. It is voluntary and you can select “Decline to state” on any question. Thank you for participating. Definitions can be found below the form.
Definitions
Publicly self-identify: The information you are providing is how you would identify in each category to the public.
Transgender: An umbrella term people may use to describe their gender identity and/or gender expression as different from the sex they were assigned at birth. People who identify as transgender might describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms including genderqueer, non-binary, and transgender. Transgender people may claim/affirm their gender identity through hormones and/or surgery. Transgender identity is not dependent on surgery. Transgender identity is not a sexual orientation.1
Cisgender: A term used to describe a person whose gender identity is the same as the sex assigned to them at birth.1
Nonbinary (also non-binary): A preferred umbrella term for all genders other than female/male or woman/man, used as an adjective (e.g., Jesse is a nonbinary person). Not all nonbinary people identify as trans and not all trans people identify as nonbinary.2
Disability: A disability can be physical, learning, cognitive, sensory, mental, or chronic health or other disability that is a barrier to everyday living.3
Sources: 1. UT Austin Gender & Sexuality Center 2. Trans Student Educational Resources 3. RespectAbility