Happy August! Below we have provided a list of workshops we’re offering this month at the Nonprofit Learning Lab! To register and find out more about each workshop, click the workshop titles of your choice to head to the workshop page.
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FREE: From the Ground Up: How to Advance DEI in Any Organization - August 6
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.
FREE: Why Retention & Succession Belong in your Strategic Plan - August 12
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.
Betsy Block | B3 Coach
Healthy conflict can be a powerful source of creativity and innovation for nonprofit organizations. Too often, we avoid conflict as a means of keeping the peace within teams. The crucial distinction between healthy and toxic conflict is to recognize and work towards an organizational culture that can support creative conflict. Nonprofit leaders must recognize the warning signs of conflict that lead to organizational toxicity. The goal of this workshop is to reframe your understanding of conflict and how you might leverage deep dialogue to create positive action in your organization.
Tekoah Boatner | Youth Oasis
In today's rapidly changing world, embracing change is crucial for nonprofit success. This interactive workshop equips participants with the tools and strategies to navigate change initiatives effectively, address resistance, and engage stakeholders. You'll learn practical methods for measuring progress, ensuring a smooth transition, and achieving lasting impact.
Strengthen Communication Among Gen Z, Millennials & Boomers: Improve Workplace Barriers - August 13 + 20
Kate Viana | Nontoxic Nonprofits
Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z: there are four generations in today's nonprofit workforce, and with such wildly varying communication styles and preferences in play, miscommunication is virtually inevitable - or is it? This workshop focuses on ways to address or eliminate common sources of friction, leverage the communication strengths of each generation, and set up your multigenerational team for healthier, more effective communication.
Inclusive Hiring for a Diverse Workplace - August 14
Andrea Domenica | DOMENICA CONSULTING
Through this workshop, participants will explore best-used inclusive hiring processes, become educated on the legal intricacies of hiring, and how they can leverage their positions as nonprofits to create a diverse workplace. Recognizing that the hiring process serves as a cornerstone for a company's reputation and the initial impression of top talent, this training session is tailored to ensure organizations have the groundwork to start constructing a diverse and compliant workforce. From creating compliant job descriptions to conducting equitable interviews, this training outlines best practices across nearly every stage of the hiring journey. Join us for the opportunity to reshape your organization's talent acquisition strategy, and subsequently, culture.
Julie Ha Truong | Leadership Savvy
Join our 2-day workshop to master critical elements for implementing strategy and meeting your organization’s goals. This step-by-step program ensures easy implementation of the learnings. On Day 1, we explore strategic planning in our sector and its application to your organization. We cover various strategies such as frameworks, scenario planning, and goal alignment for programmatic, fundraising, and marketing objectives. Day 2 focuses on meeting program, fundraising, and marketing communication objectives. We provide tools for planning, tracking progress, and evaluating success, including specific implementation strategies, responsible parties, timelines, and evaluation templates. Throughout this two-day training, we'll ensure you can effectively prioritize and apply what you learn. Built-in sessions with the facilitator and peers allow you to discuss and pinpoint how strategies and tools align with your work. You'll leave equipped to prioritize and implement strategies that align with your mission.
FREE: Identifying and Filling Data Gaps to Tell Your Full Story - August 19
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.
Grant Research Deep Dive: How to Find the Fit and Customize Your Approach to Foundations - August 26
Tracy Kaufman | Candid
Seeking grants for your nonprofit? Get a detailed look at the most advanced search strategies to use in Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive grant research tool for fundraisers. Next, customize your approach to emphasize the fit with different funders. Learn how to use your GuideStar profile as a complement to your grant proposal, and how to edit your proposal to showcase the impact of your nonprofit’s work in the best possible light.
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