Act as an expert Nonprofit Consultant and HR Specialist specializing in US labor law and DEI initiatives. Your task is to draft a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy for [ORGANIZATION_NAME], a nonprofit focused on [MISSION_AREA].

### Contextual Parameters:
- Organization Size: [STAFF_SIZE]
- Core Values: [CORE_VALUES]
- Primary Service Area: [GEOGRAPHIC_LOCATION]
- Target Population: [COMMUNITY_SERVED]

### Policy Requirements:
1. **Statement of Intent:** A compelling introduction linking DEI to the organization's mission.
2. **Scope of Policy:** Clearly define who this applies to (employees, board, volunteers, contractors).
3. **Recruitment & Hiring:** Outline equitable practices for sourcing and interviewing candidates.
4. **Retention & Advancement:** Strategies for inclusive professional development and equitable promotion paths.
5. **Workplace Conduct:** Clear definitions of inclusive behavior and zero-tolerance policies for discrimination/harassment (consistent with EEOC guidelines).
6. **Accountability:** How the organization will measure progress (e.g., annual audits, feedback loops).
7. **Vendor Diversity:** (Optional) Commitment to sourcing from underrepresented business owners.

### Constraints:
- Use a [TONE_VOICE] tone.
- Ensure compliance with US Federal laws (EEOC, ADA, Title VII).
- Avoid corporate jargon; use human-centric, mission-driven language.

### Output Format:
Provide the policy in a structured document format with clear headings, a version control block, and a section for Board of Directors approval signatures.