E is for Effort: The Evolution of DEIB Work in Advancement
Historically excluded groups (HEGs) have often been disenfranchised and barred from opportunities of growth. However, the advancement profession has slowly progressed over the last three decades. This training session will review the DEIB advancement journey to gain knowledge on historical giving practices that serve as the backbone of cultural giving today.
Review current data and trends in DEIB and advancement.
Examine current giving trends of diverse population.
1:30–1:45
Break
1:45–2:15
We’ve Come So Far: A Look at Historical Exclusionary Practices Through the Lens of Advancement
Government approved and socially accepted exclusionary practices have invaded every aspect of westernized culture, and for the advancement profession we must see how these practices have residual impact in our work today and how we are complicit in perpetuating these socialized behaviors.
Study the historical past of exclusion in advancement.
Understand how these practices impact advancement work today
2:15–2:30
Reflections
2:30–4:00
You Cannot Cultivate With Us: Identity-Centered Diversity in the Workplace
Advancement shops are expressing a desire to create work environments where employees can bring their whole self to the workplace. Identity-centered employees are expressing the need of proof from employers that bringing their whole-self to the workplace will not result in limited upward mobility or systemic discriminatory practices. Learn what it will really take for identity centered diversity to thrive in the workplace.
Review the dimensions of diversity.
Define DEIB as a cultural metric.
Delineate between the “university” way verse “fit”.
Share current inclusion statements.
Create belonging at your organization.
4:00–4:15
Day one wrap-up
12:00–12:45 PM
Setting the Stage for Day 2 and Reflections
12:45–2:15
If You Do Not Like It Swipe Left: What’s Keeping Diverse Talent from Choosing your Organization
Is there a talent shortage, or is talent just not choosing you? This session is designed to guide participants in reflecting and asking honest questions. This session will also put the billion-dollar DEIB industry on the witness stand for a healthy interrogation on success, metrics, and accountability.
Articulate the “DEIB” selling points of your organizations.
Establish your organizations DEIB metrics and key performance indicators.
Understand what is needed for DEIB success.
2:15–2:30
Break
2:30–3:45
Yet So Far To Go: Taking your Next Step in your DEIB Advancement Journey
Collectively advancement professionals are coming to understand that each of us have our own DEIB portfolio to manage. As the portfolio manager, one will need to learn how to allocate capital, understand opportunity cost, monitor self-progression, and re-evaluate next steps.
Based on the CASE Competency model, examine your level of cultural competency.
Establish practical steps for participants to enhance their DEIB learning journey.
Learn to articulate your DEIB prospective and next steps.
Develop strategies or resources for talking with stakeholders and colleagues.
