Templates
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Communications templates for the moments that matter
A growing library of plain language messages you can adapt for heritage months, ERG launches, leadership statements, and the hard moments that nobody plans for.
What this is
Start from a strong draft, not a blank page
Communications work in inclusion is high stakes and high frequency. One off the cuff sentence in a leader's update can erase weeks of trust. One missed acknowledgment can quietly tell whole groups of people they are not seen.
Every template in this library has been written, reviewed, and pressure tested by practitioners who have sent these messages inside real organizations. They are starting points, not scripts. Edit them to fit your culture, your moment, and your voice.
You will find templates for celebratory moments, structural updates, difficult statements, and the quiet operational notes that keep an ERG or council running.
What is inside
What is in the library
Heritage month notes
Internal messages that go beyond a logo swap, with prompts for action and learning alongside celebration.
ERG launch kits
Founding member outreach, executive sponsor asks, charter intros, and a first ninety days communications plan.
Leadership statements
Templates for moments of public harm, loss, or political pressure, with guidance on when not to send anything.
Policy change notes
Plain language announcements for accommodations, benefits, holidays, and code of conduct updates.
Manager talking points
One pagers managers can use to discuss inclusion topics with their teams without freezing or going off script.
Cadence and channels guide
A reference for what to send where, including DEI council, all hands, Slack, email, and intranet.
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