EXPLORING THE ROLE OF MENTORSHIP IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT AND RETAIN AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE SOCIAL WORKERS
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https://doi.org/10.25128/2520-6230.21.1.1.Keywords:
African American men;, social work;, nonprofit;, retain;, mentor.Abstract
This study surveyed (n = 69) individuals representing various positions within nonprofit organizations in the Los Angeles County area including San Fernando Valley in an effort to explore current recruitment and retention practices African American male social workers working for nonprofit organizations and foundations in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area. The study utilized qualitative methods to identify both gaps and best practices in recruiting and retaining African American male social workers in nonprofit organizations and foundations. The results indicated that while agencies recognize that there is a growing need for more diversity within nonprofits; none of the agencies reported the importance of increasing African American male social worker recruitment and retention efforts in nonprofits. In addition, recommendations will be included in the article for future implementation practices for nonprofit organizations and foundations in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area with the goal of increasing recruitment, retention and mentoring of African American male social workers.References
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