Workshops

Social change work is personal. Informed by our individual and collective histories, our movements are rooted in relationship–an invitation to dissolve the traditional boundaries between personal and professional, and bring our whole selves to our work. Join the 2019 American Express NGen Fellows for a workshop on stories. Participants will be invited to tap into their innate storytelling ability, sharing alongside fellow change makers as we re-connect with our personal inspiration and each other. Bring your (whole) self…and a pen. Sponsored by American Express Please note that our hope is to build a container conducive to sharing personal stories. We’ll need to close the doors to new participants once the session begins.

Chief equity officers from around the country will hold a workshop to discuss their experiences driving municipal-level policy around racial equity. Participants will learn more about what strategies have worked to bring people together across racial divides, how equity officers have sustained efforts in the long-term, and how organizations in the charitable community can continue to support this national conversation on a local level. Presented by Independent Sector

People with disabilities (PWD) make up 20% of the population, but our needs are often overlooked. This creates real harm and exclusion for PWD, many of whom are also members of other marginalized groups. Diversity and inclusion efforts must include PWD, and in turn, disability rights work must include the leadership of multiply marginalized PWD. We will discuss intersectionality and ableism, ableism’s inherent connection to white supremacy, and how this relationship must inform our approaches to changework. Presented by World Institute on Disability More about this workshop: Inclusion, People with Disabilities, and Full Representation

Join us for an engaging discussion on how nonprofits are harnessing the power of analytics to further their mission. We will discuss how nonprofit organizations are using data and technology to drive innovation and maximize impact

United Way works deeply in 10 communities in the Chicago-land area, each with its own distinct ecosystem comprised of a variety of stakeholders and decision makers. For six years, United Way of Metro Chicago has been implementing a community-led collective impact strategy simultaneously in the 10 communities to align the numerous community partners around a common agenda that is authentic to community voice. Don’t miss this workshop by United Way and lead agency, Austin Coming Together, to learn about their efforts to amplify the work of collective impact through place-based initiatives and identify methods of collaboration and authentic partner/stakeholder engagement. Presented by United Way of Metro Chicago More about this workshop: Making Community Voices the Center of Our Work