DEI POLICY CHECK-UP

Audit your DEI, anti-harassment, and EEO practices – before someone else does.

Flat Fee: $997 | Limited to the first 100 nonprofits

Align your mission.
Avoid the risk.

Nonprofit leaders are navigating a legal landscape where inclusive policies, once praised, are now under scrutiny.

This flat-fee DEI Policy Check-Up helps you identify where your current materials expose you to legal or reputational risk and where your values may be getting lost in compliance fog. It’s built for mission-driven organizations that want clarity, not compromise.

You’ll Walk Away With:

A detailed compliance audit report of your
DEI-related policies

Red-flag risk indicators tied to current federal, state, and local law

Suggested policy language and edits that reduce legal exposure

A nonprofit-specific summary of DEI-related legal requirements by relevant states

A 15-business-day turnaround from submission

What We Review:

Anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies

Pronoun and gender identity references in policies/handbook

Job posting language

Affinity group or ERG guidelines

EEO statement and DEI language

DEI-related employment laws in the states where you employ staff

What to Expect

Step 1

Submit Your Materials

Once you purchase, we’ll send a short intake form requesting:

Your relevant policies, statements, job language, and state employment footprint.

Step 2

We Audit & Analyze

We’ll carefully review your submissions for legal compliance and values alignment, flagging any gaps or risks in a written report.

You’ll receive:

Clear recommendations
Suggested updates to your existing materials
A summary of applicable DEI-related laws for each state where you operate

Delivered in 15 business days.

Limited to 100 Nonprofits

We’re capping this offer to ensure every report gets the attention it deserves. When we reach 100, we’ll pause the intake form.

One clear report. Zero guesswork. No more legal knots in your stomach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this audit for?

This audit is built for nonprofit organizations with 2–150 employees and values-driven missions. It’s especially helpful if you’ve maintained DEI practices but are unsure how legal changes in 2025 affect your policies.

What documents do I need to submit?

After purchase, we’ll request:

Anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies
EEO statement
DEI or diversity statements (internal or public)
Any handbook references to pronouns or gender identity
Sample job posting language
Affinity group or ERG guidelines
A list of states where your organization employs staff

There’s no pressure to create anything that doesn’t already exist. This is about reviewing your current practices and reviewing their risk.

What do I get back from Ascend People?

You’ll receive a detailed, written audit report that includes:

Flagged legal DEI-related compliance risks under federal, state, and local law
Notes on values alignment gaps or language that may invite scrutiny
Suggested DEI-related policy edits and sample language
A state-by-state breakdown of applicable DEI-related laws

Will I meet with someone to discuss the results?

This audit is designed to be self-contained. There is no meeting or consultation included, but the report is written in plain, actionable language – no legalese or HR jargon.

Can we purchase now and submit materials later?

Yes. Once you pay, you’ll receive the intake form and instructions. You’ll have up to 30 days to complete submission. The 15-business-day turnaround begins once we receive your materials.

Can you guarantee legal compliance?

While we flag potential risks and provide guidance based on current law, this audit is not a substitute for legal counsel. It is a proactive, nonprofit-specific review rooted in compliance and policy best practices. We strongly encourage each organization to engage employment counsel to review your HR policies, including the recommendations we provide.