Our Impact
Social Impact
National Development’s DEI Statement: Equal. United. Empowered. We are better together. National Development values all perspectives and strives toward inclusivity because we believe that equal opportunity and shared success strengthens both our firm and our community. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion through the many ways that we create and build.
Women in Leadership
Roles (VP or higher)
Nonprofits Impacted
by ND employees every year
%
Women & PoC
%
Volunteer or Donate
What We Do
Driven by purpose and passion, our team of nearly 300 comes from many diverse background but is unified in our commitment, creativity, and vision. We value diversity, equity and inclusion both in our communities and within our walls.
Support
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We provide over $1M in financial donations, volunteer hours, philanthropic programs and pro bono services annually.
Listen
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We work to understand the experiences of our community members so we are able to overcome challenges with solutions beneficial to all involved.
Invest
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We invest our time, talent and experience. Through our resources and long-standing relationships, we can make profound impact.
Honor
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We respect the neighborhoods, cities and towns where we build. We are an active and involved partner, committed to positive change.
DEI Committees
In 2019, we launched a formal DEI initiative with an eight-week senior-level workshop and the creation of our DEI Steering Committee. We also launched four DEI subcommittees –- serving as the embodiment of our DEI mission: culture, hiring, procurement, and philanthropy.
Culture
Fosters and maintains a company culture that promotes inclusivity and celebrates diversity.
Hiring
Cultivates a diverse workforce and promote the industry and National Development to a broad and inclusive candidate pool.
Procurement
Identifies evaluates and supports qualified MBE and WBE consultants, vendors, suppliers and partners.
Philanthropy
Leverages our resources and expand our impact to support DEI-focused organizations throughout Greater Boston.