Workshops

The November 2016 election was a catalyzing moment for the U.S., and a moment of reckoning for the philanthropic community. The Roddenberry Foundation, in particular, was among the first to invest in and support activists and organizers at the forefront of resistance and our most pressing issues through its Roddenberry Fellowship. Hear from foundation staff and Roddenberry Fellows about their insights from the front lines, lessons learned, and their evolving work. Presented by The Roddenberry Foundation More about this workshop: Supporting Efforts to Advance Inclusion and Equity

Sticking to a fundraising plan can be difficult in a 24/7 news cycle. But with the right strategy and tools, you can help your community take direct action in rapid response moments and strengthen your long-term fundraising. We’ll explore crafting a compelling theory of change to share with supporters during big rallying moments, the tools and best practices for an adaptable digital fundraising program, and how to maintain supporter engagement after headlines have changed. Hosted by ActBlue More about this workshop: To Fundraise Rapidly, Inexpensively, and Effectively – Go Digital

The 2020 election cycle is heating up fast and there’s an ocean of information floating around. Where can voters turn to make sense of it all? Nonprofits. Research shows that nonprofits are one of the most trusted sources of information in America – but too many organizations shy away from speaking up during an election season. This workshop will teach you (yes, you!) how to use your expertise to help voters, donors, and volunteers better understand the issues that directly impact your mission. NOTE: This is not a workshop about legal issues related to lobbying and nonprofits. View more resources. Hosted by Independent Sector More about this workshop: Strengthening Nonprofits’ Ability to Empower Community Advocacy

There’s so much exciting work happening in the social sector on the topics of equity and creating sustainable change for communities and systems, but that work doesn’t always explicitly address power. This workshop will help you identify ways that power may be manifesting in and affecting your work within your organization and when collaborating with external partners. We’ll pull examples and ideas from academic theory, practice, and the audience’s experiences. You’ll also have a chance to learn and practice strategies for managing power in a way that helps you build stronger, more authentic relationships and reach desired outcomes. Presented by Arabella Advisors and Antioch University More about this workshop: Managing the impact of power on your changework

The movement for racial and economic justice is often oriented towards campaign tactics and short-term victories. These tactics are rooted in strategies and narratives that demonize the other and hinge on funding models that turn volunteers into contractors, and community organizations into vendors. In this workshop, you’ll learn how relational, grassroots organizing can enhance personal formation and structural change. Learn how this approach can transform dialogue across difference and accelerate civic engagement. Presented by PICO California