Join Encompass’ Talent Database: Open to Black, Indigenous, and all animal advocates of the global majority
November 17, 2021
Black, Indigenous, and people of the global majority (BIPGM) are doing amazing work in our movement in myriad ways, including campaigning, fundraising, coalition building, content creation, community organizing, and so much more. Yet, too often white-led organizations in our sector report not knowing where to find BIPGM talent to bring onto their teams. For this problem, we offer a solution.
Encompass created a Talent Database to uplift the brilliance of BIPGM in our movement and connect advocates with opportunities.
Our goal with the database is to support BIPGM across the globe who are interested in accessing paid staff positions, board openings, speaking opportunities, and consulting gigs because:
BIPGM are disproportionately impacted by the harms of factory farming, and therefore have valuable insights to offer in addressing these issues, especially in a global context where culturally competent approaches are vital.
People of color currently make up ~40+% of the U.S. population, yet we are nowhere near representative in the movement, either at a staff level or in leadership roles.
Despite the misconception that our movement is a white one, Black and many Indigenous communities have long practiced plant-based eating and Black folks are the fastest growing demographic going vegan in the U.S. today.
BIPGM-led organizations and individuals have less visibility (and often raise significantly less funding) than their white counterparts.
We encourage all BIPGM who are interested in expanding their professional circles to create a profile in Encompass’ Talent Database today.
To be clear, this effort isn’t meant to support organizations who are looking to simply hire more BIPGM without working at a systemic, organizational level to cultivate an environment in which BIPGM are authentically included in decision-making, set up to thrive, and retained over the years. This work often requires significant effort by white folks in leadership roles at an organization, for without this deep work, hiring efforts will falter, harm BIPGM, and reinforce tokenization.
For organizations reading this, please note that we encourage you to seek the support of a racial equity consultant (we are happy to provide referrals) because, without substantial culture change, pipeline challenges will persist.
Encompass is also preparing to roll out a new program designed to support organizations integrate best practices for racial equity into their work – stay tuned!
Communities of the global majority create our own thriving, equitable spaces built on mutual respect and care. Nevertheless, we deserve to be recognized for our contributions and initiatives; funded for our innovative ideas; and hired for paid opportunities to speak, teach, and serve. Join us!