Abstract
Women of color experience barriers to career advancement due to some organizational practices and processes, stereotypes, racism, and sexism. Some of the most frequently reported barriers and inequities reported by women of color are limited access to informal networks, a lack of mentors, the psychological impact of gendered racism, and microaggressions in the workplace (Wesley, 2008). There is an initial body of research related to the policies, practices, and processes that may effectively enable the career advancement of women of color inside organizations. This study focuses on how career advancement for women of color was achieved in a nonprofit organization. The methodology for the study was a qualitative approach through a single organization case study. This study explained how a nonprofit's practices and processes increased access to networking, supported employees of color, including women of color, in gaining the education and credentials to advance, and contributed to their career advancement. It is vital to anyone responsible for advancing gender and racial equity in the organization. This study’s results are vital to anyone responsible for advancing gender and racial equity in the organization. The study’s results provide promising practices for organizations professional and leadership development for women of color and a framework for management strategies to help women of color in the organization and in their desire to grow and pursuit of career advancement.