This interactive session is designed to support organizations that are actively implementing meaningful Cultural, Equity, and Inclusion (CEI) strategies. You'll gain tools to assess your progress, receive guidance on navigating current challenges, and connect with fellow leaders committed to these goals.

Workshop participants will leave with a beginning draft or refreshed statement, policy, and plan as well as strategies for communicating with their boards to allow for adoption in advance of the fall Organizational Grant Program application deadline.

PRE-WORK RECOMMENDED

Attendees should bring a copy of their organization’s mission statement and core values (if applicable).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Prospective new and returning OGP applicants applying in Fall 2025 are encouraged to attend, particularly those that do not yet have formal cultural equity policies or plans (as relates to staff, board, and/or programming) in place. Current OGP grantees who would like to update their cultural equity policies or plans are also welcome. Attendees should be individual(s) who have influence and ability to engage the organization’s staff and board in this work, and/or have a current role and responsibility related to the organization’s cultural equity work. Teams from organizations, including board members, are strongly encouraged to attend this virtual workshop.