Guidelines for Promoting Racially Equitable Purchasing

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This guide, part of the Race Matters Toolkit, outlines a clear, three-step strategy for helping organizations make more racially equitable purchasing decisions. Visit the Race Matters Institute for more entries in the Race Matters collection.

December 7, 2006

Race Matters Collection

In This Report, You’ll Learn

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A 3-step plan for racially equitable purchasing.
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Why a small vendor pool isn’t always problematic.
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Where to look to begin growing your vendor pool.
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About fine-tuning organizational operations to sustain vendor diversity.

Key Takeaway

Organizations must lead by example and support equitable operations

Championing equitable programs and policy work is the right thing for organizations to do. It also sends a powerful and positive message to staff and the greater community.

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Statements & Quotations

Guidelines for Promoting Racially Equitable Purchasing

In This Report, You’ll Learn

Key Takeaway

Organizations must lead by example and support equitable operations

Findings & Stats

Step One: Self-reflection

Common Challenges

Expanding Advice

Statements & Quotations

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