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Race Equity Assessment Survey

Welcome to the Race Equity Assessment Survey, a practical tool to help your organization evaluate its culture, policies, and leadership through a race equity lens.

This survey is adapted from the Race Equity Framework developed by Equity in the Center, designed specifically for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations seeking to advance racial equity systematically. It explores four key areas:

🔹 Representation & Leadership — examining diversity at the top and equitable pathways to leadership

🔹 Organizational Culture — assessing whether your culture empowers staff to discuss race and address bias

🔹 Policies & Practices — exploring fairness in hiring, pay, evaluation, and systems

🔹 Accountability & Impact — reviewing how equity goals are measured, reported, and integrated into strategy

Using a mix of rating-scale questions and open-ended reflections, the tool surfaces gaps, highlights positive practices, and pinpoints opportunities to embed racial equity into your organizational DNA — whether you are just starting or seeking to go deeper.

  • Before sending, review and adjust question wording if needed to align with your organization’s terminology or context. On the next screen, add recipients’ emails individually or in bulk, and set a target deadline (note: the deadline won’t close the survey automatically).
  • Add a personalized note to the invitation email explaining why you’re seeking honest feedback: to strengthen racial equity practices and create an inclusive, fair, and accountable culture.
  • Facilitating the results: After receiving the report, share key findings with staff in a facilitated conversation or workshop. Highlight strengths, acknowledge challenges openly, and prioritize 5–7 concrete actions. Commit to regular updates on progress, and consider forming a working group or racial equity committee to sustain momentum.

Types of questions

Open text, Likert scale

Number of questions

19

Author

Org360

License

Creative Commons

Representation and Leadership

  • 1.1Leadership reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the communities we serve.(likert)
  • 1.2Our board includes members from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.(likert)
  • 1.3Leadership actively champions racial equity initiatives.(likert)
  • 1.4Opportunities for leadership and promotion are equitable for all staff.(likert)

Organizational Culture

  • 2.1Discussions about race, power, and privilege are encouraged and supported.(likert)
  • 2.2The organization’s values and mission prioritize racial equity.(likert)
  • 2.3Staff feel empowered to address bias and inequities in their work environment.(likert)
  • 2.4The organization provides safe spaces for conversations about race and identity.(likert)

Policies and Practices

  • 3.1Hiring practices prioritize diversity and equity across all levels of the organization.(likert)
  • 3.2Pay equity is regularly reviewed and addressed for all demographics.(likert)
  • 3.3Performance evaluations include criteria related to advancing racial equity.(likert)
  • 3.4Policies and procedures are reviewed to eliminate systemic barriers to equity.(likert)

Accountability and Impact

  • 4.1The organization tracks and reports data on staff demographics and equity metrics.(likert)
  • 4.2DEI goals are integrated into strategic plans and regularly evaluated.(likert)
  • 4.3Staff input is actively sought and incorporated into race equity strategies.(likert)
  • 4.4Progress on racial equity initiatives is communicated transparently to all stakeholders.(likert)

Open Ended Questions

  • 5.1What is the organization doing well to advance racial equity?
  • 5.2What changes do you believe would have the most significant impact on advancing racial equity in our organization?
  • 5.3Are there specific barriers or challenges you have experienced or observed that hinder racial equity within the organization?