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Mar 12, 2025

📡 On my Radar

Those lofty corporate diversity commitments? Many companies are quickly backpedaling. But who’s changing course isn’t random:

Who's retreating:

Consumer-facing companies (Target, Walmart, McDonald's, Amazon, Meta) are swapping "DEI" for softer terms like "inclusion" while quietly continuing similar practices. Interestingly they are taking these steps before any boycotts or threats of boycotts.
Federal contractors like Lockheed Martin that are facing significant pressure from the U.S. government to end DEI
Law firms tasked with challenging government overreach are ironically scrubbing mentions of their own diversity programs.

Who's standing firm:

B2B companies like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs are sticking to their diversity policies, citing long-term business performance and innovation benefits.
Mission-driven brands like Ben & Jerry's and Patagonia are legally challenging attempts to muzzle their social activism.
Innovation-focused companies like Apple recognize diverse workforces drive better outcomes and talent retention.

The takeaway:

Companies with strong support from employees, customers and investors who expect social values aren't abandoning their commitments.

If these values matter to you, vote with your wallet.

📈 By the Numbers

👊🏽 Make a Difference

12 jobs | 6 opportunities | 1 fellowship | 1 internship

JOB | The Milken Institute is actively hiring for dozens of open positions in philanthropy, health, communications, and more.

JOB | Great opportunity from a friend: Lead Spelman College's new cybersecurity clinic through The Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics.

OPPORTUNITY | PCDN.Global is hosting free Career Open Office Hours for the Impact Sector, starting this Thursday at 10am EST. Support for those affected by USAID cuts and others navigating career uncertainty in social impact.

FELLOWSHIP | Roshan Paul shares The Climate Career Bridge Fellowship offers short-term living stipend and structured support for climate/energy professionals in transition.

INSPIRATION | Watch "Ashes to Purpose" - Team Rubicon highlights U.S. military veteran Antoinette who provided support and relief to victims of the LA Wildfires in Altadena, a community with deep Black history.

OPPORTUNITY | California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will oversee a guaranteed income pilot program serving adults 60+ residing in California who are eligible for or receiving means-tested benefits.

JOB | Jonathan Smith is hiring at the National Center for Youth Law. Great opportunity to fight for the rights of young people to live free from discrimination and harassment.

OPPORTUNITY | Fundraiser to support the National Council of Nonprofit's legal efforts to stop the administration's withholding of grant money. Critical for maintaining civil society and democracy.

JOB | Allison Fine shares "The best job in journalism" - Newsletter Writer for The Wall Street Journal's "The 10-Point." Ideal for someone who is highly organized, can analyze and summarize news on deadline, and is based in New York.

OPPORTUNITY | Colleague Ari Shaw shares: "Displacement and Difference" conference by Rainbow Railroad and The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law focusing on LGBTQI+ forced migration research. Scholarships available.

OPPORTUNITY | Craig Zelizer shares: PCDN.global is hosting a free, live-streamed event on LinkedIn featuring impact coaches discussing strategies for impact professionals affected by USAID cuts and foreign aid suspensions.

JOB | The Obama Foundation is hiring for multiple positions: Director of Development (Chicago), Senior Director of Development Operations, and Senior Associate for Cultural Institution Insights.

JOB | The Educating for American Democracy Consortium is seeking an Executive Director to help rebuild the civic learning infrastructure of our country.

JOB | Pride Foundation seeks a Senior Grants Program Officer to manage grantmaking, build relationships with grantees, and administer community grant funding. Salary: $75,000-$80,000. Remote position.

JOB | CHAI (Clinton Health Access Initiative) is hiring for multiple roles. Particularly seeking an Associate, Market Intelligence with strong analytical skills to support HIV market analytics.

INTERNSHIP | The Niskanen Center is offering paid summer internships in DC in immigration policy, government affairs, state capacity, climate, and more.

JOB | Arthur Mandel shares: The Port of Los Angeles is hiring a legislative representative to handle local government affairs with opportunities to work on policy and advocacy challenges at the busiest port in the Western Hemisphere.

OPPORTUNITY | Close friend

Nick Martin

shares: TechChange is building their expert and consultant roster across global development, climate & sustainability, social impact, health, agriculture, education, philanthropy and related fields. Fill out their expert database form to be considered for upcoming opportunities.

JOB | Remote Senior Policy Analyst position to work with national partners advancing state systems of comprehensive early childhood developmental health promotion, screening, and intervention.

JOB | Cool job! (Sorry for the bad pun): Ben & Jerry’s seeks an Ice Cream Social Mission Director to lead initiatives advancing human rights and dignity, social and economic justice, and environmental protection at global and regional levels.

JOB | Program Administrator Lead Consultant opportunity with Allstate to empower youth to improve communities. Remote position.

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