Diversity and Inclusion
CFI is committed to diversity, inclusion and cultural competence.
CFI releases 2023 annual D&I impact report
CFI deepened its commitment to diversity and inclusion in 2023, taking strides to create a more inclusive environment. The focus on enhancing our culture, diversifying our team, and strengthening community ties has continued to move our D&I journey forward.
Workforce
As a strong community partner, CFI is among other Milwaukee nonprofit organizations that have taken MMAC’s Region of Choice pledge to work toward dismantling structural racism in the community, including diversifying our board and staff.
We strive to attract, retain and develop a diverse and engaged workforce that reflects our community using our award-winning policies and practices.
- We have an active Diversity Team, which plans educational staff programming; employees are required to attend at least two hours of diversity education each year.
- Each year, employees receive a Cultural Awareness Day off.
CFI has been a champion of creating a diverse workforce, and we have joined other businesses in signing the MMAC pledge to increase the number of African-American and Hispanic/Latino employees in Metro Milwaukee.
Workplace and Culture
An inclusive workplace helps attract and retain talented individuals committed to building a sustainable community. A culturally competent workplace also provides sensitive client service that achieves higher levels of client satisfaction.
Community
Collaborate with our business and community partners to champion diversity and inclusion, as well as help with the elimination of disparities, social injustice and racism. We developed and follow specific guidelines to hire women– and minority-owned certified businesses.
Award-Winning Program
CFI is a proud recipient of the:
- 2019 Diversity Champion Award from the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, Milwaukee Chapter
- 2019 Milwaukee Business Journal HR Award, Nonprofit Category
- Two-time winner of the Wisconsin State Council Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Workplace Diversity Advocate Award, 2010 and 2017
- 2021 MMAC (Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce) Focus of the Future Award, Equity, Honorable Mention
Impact Report
The CFI 2023 Impact Report combines inspiring stories and demographic information as well as information on CFI’s impact and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Meet the Team
Al Hill Jr.
Senior Director of Diversity and Cultural Competence
Sonja “Sonny” Y. Nious-Randle
What We Do
• An opportunity to increase our appreciation for the richness brought by different skills, abilities, attitudes, perspectives and approaches
• A commitment to promote understanding and cooperation between people of diverse backgrounds and abilities to provide culturally competent client services
• An open approach to collaborate with community agencies and businesses in understanding and promoting diversity
Contact Info & Location
Office HoursMonday through Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: 414-937-2020
Email: info@cfihope.org
Address
2020 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233