Wednesday, December 10, from 9:00 am to Noon (PT) on Zoom
This workshop is free for BC Live members and their board members. Register here.
Board Diversity & Inclusion: Decolonizing Practices and Navigating Power
Develop an advanced understanding of a culture of belonging, decolonization, and allyship!
This workshop equips board members with inclusive and welcoming board practices. More specifically, you will learn how to develop a culture of belonging on your board, engage in strategies to balance power on boards, assess your decolonizing practices, and create an allyship plan.
Suggested Participants:
Non-profit board members, Executive Directors/CEOs, or other senior staff who have prior knowledge and experience related to board diversity and inclusion and want to advance that work.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Expand your understanding of colonization, systemic racism, and White privilege.
- Develop strategies to make spaces where everyone experiences a sense of belonging.
- Assess power dynamics in your boardroom.
- Evaluate your decolonizing practices and prepare a plan of action.
- Identify allyship values and practices.
Workshop Benefits:
- A space to be vulnerable and unpack complex terms like White supremacy and systemic racism.
- A unique workshop that sheds light on the nuances between colonization and board power structures.
- Meet and learn from other non-profit leaders who are on a relatable journey with their board.