Most organizations -- from nonprofits to business -- are trying to solve a problem. By listening to and engaging the people most affected by the problem, we believe organizations will find solutions more quickly.
Virginia Community Voice offers leaders a simple framework for how to equitably make decisions, and engage people who will benefit (or lose) the most from community programs, investments, and policy-making. Using this model, organizations can maximize impact and minimize harm caused to people in historically marginalized communities.
In these two-hour introductory trainings, participants will:
Learn about the four stages of the Community Voice model of engagement: Listen, Connect, Craft, and Reflect.
Reflect on their own experiences making decisions about and engaging people in historically marginalized communities.
Consider the difference between intent vs. impact in our volunteerism, research, investments, or programming.
Learn strategies for maximizing impact and minimizing harm in decision-making and engagement.