Accessibility from the Start: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Event Planning
Posted OnFebruary 18, 2026 byPlanning an accessible event can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re not sure where to begin. This training session—a refresher on topics from previous accessibility sessions—was designed to help you build accessibility into your events from the very start, rather than an add-on. Participants gained a high-level understanding of common barriers and opportunities for accessibility, along with…Read More…
AI in Action – From Experimentation to Strategy
Posted OnOctober 9, 2025 bySESSION DESCRIPTION This workshop helps nonprofits move from awareness of AI toward practical application. Building on introductory AI concepts, the session emphasized applied practice, real-world use cases, and responsible implementation. Through nonprofit-specific examples, a live demonstration, and hands-on prompting practice, participants explored how AI can support their work while mitigating risks related to bias and…Read More…
HEALING FORWARD™: Designing for an Equitable Future
Posted OnApril 15, 2025 bySESSION DESCRIPTION Co-created by Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Rika Iino, HEALING FORWARD™ is a lively workshop that engages cultural leaders to think structurally about equity. Utilizing their unique framework, this program supports leaders and organizations in their journey toward an equitable future. Since its launch in June of 2021, HEALING FORWARD™ has impacted 70+ organizations…Read More…
Spinning Straw into Gold, PART II: Responding to Microaggressions
Posted OnNovember 20, 2024 bySESSION DESCRIPTION Recognizing microaggressions is one thing—responding to them is another. When microaggressions are left unaddressed or addressed badly, both safety and trust wear down. In this 90-minute application-focused workshop, participants learned and practiced tools for addressing microaggressions in ways that build shared understanding, repair trust, and prevent future harm. There was also a short review of basic content…Read More…
Spinning Straw into Gold, PART I: Microaggressions as Teachable Moments
Posted OnSeptember 25, 2024 bySESSION DESCRIPTION Microaggressions are common, small-scale insults that are often unintentional, but have a significant impact on those receiving them that builds up over time. Left unaddressed, repeated microaggressions erode safety and trust in any environment. In this interactive and engaging 90-minute workshop, participants learned to recognize unintentional microaggressions, understand microaggressions in the context of systemic inequality, and began to…Read More…
Inclusive Engagement Practices with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness – Part II
Posted OnJune 25, 2024 bySession Description This virtual workshop continued the conversation about how to engage with the unhoused population in your area while bringing outdoor concerts to life. Topics included community care, harm reduction and overdose prevention, de-escalation strategies, and more. Resources Inclusive Engagement Workbook – Part II (PDF) Presenter Rene Jemio is a seasoned homeless services…Read More…
Inclusive Engagement Practices with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness – Part I
Posted OnJune 25, 2024 bySession Description This virtual workshop provided insights about how to engage with the unhoused population in your area while bringing outdoor concerts to life. Topics included community care, harm reduction and overdose prevention, de-escalation strategies, and more. Resources Inclusive Engagement Workbook – Part I (PDF) Presenter Rene Jemio is a seasoned homeless services professional…Read More…
Understanding and Interacting Respectfully with the Trans and Nonbinary Community
Posted OnJune 24, 2024 bySession Description Created by Transformation Journeys Worldwide, Understanding and Interacting Respectfully with the Trans and Nonbinary Community was a 90-minute virtual workshop that allowed attendees to reflect upon and work towards a greater understanding of how to interact respectfully with Trans and Nonbinary individuals. RESOURCES Session Presentation (PDF) Session Recording The Genderbread Person: Words to…Read More…
Engaging in Difficult Conversations in the Workplace
Posted OnJune 24, 2024 bySession Description Created by Archbright, Engaging in Difficult Conversations in the Workplace was an engaging 90-minute virtual workshop designed to build consciousness and impart strategies on how to navigate challenging situations when discussing complex matters. Along with EDI-related topics, the session focused on navigating the nuances of day-to-day conversations in the workplace and in your…Read More…