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At Progressing Forward, LLC, we regularly hear from nonprofit leaders, educators, and cultural workers who are ready to build sustainable equity practices—but aren't sure how to move forward. Here are the most common reasons they contact us:

1. “We don’t know where to start.”
   Whether your organization is just beginning its DEI journey or has faced false starts in the past, we help clarify your starting point and guide you through a practical, culturally responsive roadmap tailored to your mission.

2. “We completed a DEI assessment—but now what?”
   Many organizations struggle to move beyond checklists or performative gestures. We provide post-assessment strategy support to shift efforts from symbolic to systemic, embedding equity into day-to-day practice.

3. “How do we get leadership buy-in?”
   Gaining support from administrators, senior leaders, and board members is essential. We help you align DEI goals with organizational values and priorities to foster authentic engagement across leadership levels.

4. “Can you help us talk about DEI in our organization?”
   Yes. We offer facilitated sessions, keynotes, and cohort models that create space for open dialogue and help your stakeholders understand the ‘why’ behind DEI—grounded in research, lived experience, and actionable insights.

5. “We’re committed to DEI but have limited funding—what now?”
   We work with you to design equity-driven initiatives that are scalable within your current resources. We also help identify creative ways to fill budget gaps or offset the loss of government grants due to recent federal rollbacks—ensuring your DEI work remains a priority, not a casualty.