Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
TANGO is proud to launch our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
TANGO has developed a set of programs designed to help nonprofit organizations bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the forefront of their culture. DEI affects every area of business and our three programs; Nonprofit Fiduciary Governance & DEI, DEI Cultural & Organizational Consulting, and the TANGO Academy will shift the mindsets, practices and behaviors in your organization that will drive productivity, engagement and positive results that are essential to the culture and success of your organization.
For more information about each program click here and to learn how TANGO Members can receive exclusive discounted pricing, please contact Rollin Schuster at or 877-708-2646.
DEI Programs
Nonprofit Fiduciary Governance & DEI
In this engagement, nonprofit organizations will learn to develop board diversity protocols and standards to use moving forward in their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
DEI Cultural & Organizational Consulting
Creating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is beneficial to any organization’s success. Providing a supportive environment will improve employee morale, working relationships, and retention rates. This engagement will help guide organizations on building a culture of DEI or enhancing an ongoing initiative.
Nonprofit Academy
Nonprofit organizations have always needed able governing board members, but many potential candidates are unsure about board service due to their lack of knowledge of how nonprofits work. The TANGO Nonprofit Academy is designed to prepare candidates for board service, with an emphasis on candidates from diverse backgrounds
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Jack Horak, Esq.
Attorney/Director
The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth and Opportunity (TANGO)
Contact Jack – 860-507-8902 or via email
John M. Horak, Esq. (Jack) joined TANGO on October 1, 2016 after a 36-year legal career at the Hartford office of the law firm Reid and Riege, P.C. Jack was a member of the firm’s Business Law Practice, where he created the firm’s Nonprofit Organization Practice Group. Jack was the principal author of the Reid and Riege Nonprofit Organization Report, a quarterly publication distributed throughout the United States; and also regularly published articles and editorials on legal and policy issues in Philanthropy Magazine, the Hartford Courant the Connecticut Law Tribune, and the Hartford Business Journal where he writes a regular editorial column entitled “Rule of Law.” He also is the author of The TANGO Nonprofit Method, a business instruction textbook for people serving in the nonprofit sector.
Fred Jenoure
Director of TANGO’s Board Diversity Initiative
The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth and Opportunity (TANGO)
Contact Fred – (508) 736-4488 or via email
Frederick Jenoure, is director of TANGO’s Board Diversity Initiative and Consulting Practice. Fred has more than 30 years of experience in leadership positions with several prestigious institutions and community organizations, focusing on management and organizational structures, diversity and inclusion, supervisory training, property management, conflict resolution, and union negotiations. He was named Volunteer of the Year by the Urban League of Greater Hartford, and the Adult of the Year Award from the YMCA of Central Mass. He served as Chairman of the board of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, Vice President of the Connecticut Council for the Advancement of Diversity, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Urban League of Greater Hartford, and in similar senior positions on several nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
“There are a lot of publications purporting to tell you how to run your nonprofit, but The TANGO Nonprofit Method is the best resource we’ve seen. If you want to really know all the legal and operational steps to take to make your nonprofit successful, this book should be in your library.”
“The TANGO Nonprofit Method is a beautiful balancing act. Comprehensive and accessible. Educational and practical. Whether you are a seasoned professional advisor or just starting your first term as a nonprofit director, this work will quickly become your “go to” resource, a guide that will cultivate a deep and rewarding understanding of the nonprofit sector.”
“This book is an invaluable resource for officers, directors and senior leaders of nonprofit organizations of all sizes and types. Written in plain English, the book educates the reader about the business of nonprofits — the legal structures, the financial structures and governance — and provides examples and case studies that put the material in context. A must-read for anyone new serving on a nonprofit board”.
The TANGO Nonprofit Method
Jack used his 36 years of combined legal experience in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors to author The TANGO Nonprofit Method. The book accompanied by interactive presentations is a nonprofit instructional guide that will enhance your organization’s mission and structure. It will guide nonprofits through best practices for your boards of directors, management teams, employees, clients and overall company mission!
“The TANGO Nonprofit Method is a necessary resource for all existing or newly formed nonprofit organizations. An essential tool for both staff and board members that is easy to read and reference. I would recommend to all nonprofit executive directors to further enhance their board education efforts as it can be easily sectioned and included as a regular meeting agenda item.”