Baird Foundation Annual Report 2019 Imagine: Inspiration and impact. | Page 7

aird Foundation
ports nonprofit organizations aligned with our focus
services, education, the arts, and diversity, which
d’s strong commitment to equality and opportunity
on is overseen by a board of directors and includes
cross the firm.
o Make an Impact
o inclusion and diversity is reflected in a variety
al programs that emphasize ongoing, meaningful
Some of Baird’s greatest community partnerships
ork of our Associate Resource Groups (ARGs), which
to network and enhance personal and professional
aceted programs align with the firm’s mission of
ly diverse client base and inclusively engaging the
hile providing our associates with a stronger sense
nside and outside of Baird.
illion
qualified
nizations
oundation
of Focus
As part of Baird’s
commitment to
developing diverse
talent, the firm had
193 interns from 58
universities nationwide
in 2019, of which 28%
were ethnically diverse
individuals and 40%
were women.
31%
n Services: 35%
ironmental,
ations.
Baird also donated
over $1,000,000 in
2019 to educational
organizations to help
students from diverse
backgrounds access
high quality education
and professional
opportunities.