We have some great free nonprofit webinars happening this month! Check out these three free webinars and tips for each topic. Be sure to register here for the webinars below to learn more about each of these topics!
Natalie Rodgers | The Acacia Company
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking for some help and direction, there are a few key ways to ensure your approach to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion will create sustainable and lasting impact. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn which factors to consider and what challenges to anticipate when developing and implementing a DEI strategy. We'll explore a framework for assessing which stage of DEI development your organization is at and you'll walk away with practical tips and tools for building an organization that centers equity and its people.
Tips:
1. Assess Your Current State: Before diving into DEI initiatives, assess where your organization currently stands regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. This will help you understand your starting point and identify areas for improvement.
2. Develop a Clear Strategy: Create a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with your organization’s mission and values. This strategy should include specific goals, actionable steps, and timelines to measure progress effectively.
3. Engage Stakeholders: Ensure that your DEI efforts involve and reflect the perspectives of all stakeholders, including employees, leadership, and community members. Actively seek feedback and input throughout the process to foster inclusivity and ownership.
Julia Burns | Clarity Transitions
Agreeing on and implementing strategies to equitably address retention and succession of paid staff members and volunteers is one of the most pressing issues facing nonprofit organizations. Yet our people too often do not receive the same attention as funding and finances. This session argues for including retention and succession towards both better delivery of mission and long-term sustainability and provides examples of these strategies.
Tips:
1. Prioritize Talent Development: Incorporate retention and succession planning into your organization’s strategic goals. This involves identifying key roles, developing talent pipelines, and implementing mentorship or training programs to support career growth.
2. Create Inclusive Practices: Implement equitable practices in hiring, promotion, and professional development to ensure all staff members have opportunities for advancement and feel valued within the organization.
3. Regularly Evaluate and Adjust: Continuously monitor and evaluate your retention and succession strategies. Solicit feedback from staff and volunteers to understand their needs and make adjustments as necessary to improve retention rates and succession planning effectiveness.
Kayla Meyers | Kayla Meyers Consulting in partnership with Consultants for Good (C4G)
Have you ever felt like your data tells only part of your story, or you have lots of disparate data points and are struggling to put them all together? This session will give you A Plan To Plan: you will walk away with a facilitator agenda to identify what you know, where you have data gaps, and how you will fill them.
Tips:
1. Conduct a Data Audit: Begin by auditing existing data sources to identify gaps and inconsistencies. This process will help you understand what data you have, what is missing, and how to prioritize filling those gaps.
2. Develop a Data Collection Strategy: Create a plan to systematically collect missing data points. Define clear methodologies, timelines, and responsibilities for data collection efforts to ensure consistency and reliability.
3. Integrate Data Across Platforms: Explore tools and technologies that facilitate data integration and analysis. Ensure that your data systems can communicate effectively to provide a comprehensive view of your organization’s impact and outcomes.
Interested in learning more about any of these topics? Register here for any of the above free trainings and others: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinarregister
View all our upcoming free nonprofit webinars here: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
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Did you know in addition to our free nonprofit webinars, we also provide free nonprofit resources on a variety of topics?
We have guidebooks, tip sheets, and more on topics such as nonprofit marketing, fundraising, board development, volunteer management, DEI resources, and plenty more!
Continuing Education Units Available: We offer continuing education units for our trainings through CFRE, ASAE, and SHRM.