First Wednesday Schedule

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3.6.24

12:00-1:00p EST

Rest is resistance — Part 1

We’re reading the book, Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey and are becoming practitioners of rest. Rest is radical, rest is needed, especially for historically marginalized communities whose bodies and emotions have been exploited for economic gain. Join us to learn how we’re moving from individual rest to organizational rest, and how we’re putting our people first. Register for the March session here.


4.10.24

12:00-1:00p EST

Rest is resistance — Part 2

Ok, we’ve established our organization’s culture - Rest is important! But how do we build accountability and progress into this new system when we’re supposed to be rejecting the current system? Well, we’re working on it! Join us to learn about our new values, the roadblocks, and the processes we’ve put in place to keep us accountable. Register for April’s session here.


5.8.24

12:00-1:00p EST

Accountability & Repair in Communities

So…sometimes we (as nonprofits, organizations, etc.) cause harm in communities, whether we meant to or not. Lots of times others have caused harm, and even if we weren’t involved, we get lumped in. In this session, we’re going share experiences and strategies for addressing and repairing harm to communities. Register for the May session here.


6.5.24

12:00-1:00p EST

Q&A Session - ask us anything

You have questions? Well we have answers. We’re taking questions on community engagement, organizational culture, community healing, listening processes, Board readiness, and anything else you’re curious about. If we don’t have the answers, maybe you do! Like we’ve said before, we’re fostering a community of like-minded, community-centered folks, and want to continue to engage with and learn from you, too. Register for the June session here.


7.10.24

12:00-1:00p EST

Building representative decision-making tables within your team

Studies show diversity in decision-making leads to better results. Are your decision-making tables diverse? Did you build in the right processes to support diversity at the table? We’re here to share our process and learn from you how your processes are going within other organizations. Register for the July session here.


8.7.24

12:00-1:00p EST

How to form decision-making bodies in marginalized communities

Creating decision-making bodies (e.g. Steering Committees and Working Groups) in historically marginalized communities helps move your organization, programs, and outcomes from community involvement to community ownership. Learn how we established these groups, how we keep people engaged in them, and how to bring on new folks into an existing group. Register for the August session here.


9.4.24

12:00-1:00p EST

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10.2.24

12:00-1:00p EST

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11.6.24

12:00-1:00p EST

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12.4.24

12:00-1:00p EST

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Did you miss any First Wednesdays from 2023? Catch up with the recordings on our YouTube channel under the playlist 2023 Frist Wednesdays!