The Standards of Excellence Committee is pleased to announce a member workshop hosted by The New Philanthropists on Power Dynamics & Privilege.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us as we identify the different types of power dynamics between leadership teams and their boards, the cause and effects of these dynamics, and learn how to move from power hoarding to power sharing practices within leadership circles.
In addition, we will focus on how traditional nonprofit roles and practices are historically rooted in mistrust, and what strategies can be implemented to foster trust-based board service and leadership.
Guests will leave feeling more secure in their ability to:
- Understand the different types of power dynamics, cause and effects and barriers.
- Identify practical, applicable strategies to transition from power hoarding to power sharing practices in their leadership circles.
- Explore roles within a nonprofit hierarchy and how to create a healthy culture focused on power sharing.
EVENT DETAILS
Who: OVCT Members and those within the organization who work closely with board members. To ensure guests are in an environment where they can discuss openly, this event is not open to board members of OVCT organizations (exceptions will be made when an OVCT member happens to serve on the board of another member organization).
When: Thursday August 22 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Communities in Schools, 3000 South IH-35, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78704 – Inside the Community Room
Go here to register!
OUR FACILITATORS
Facilitator: Sharon Vigil
Title: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist and Facilitator
Bio: Sharon is a seasoned Bilingual professional with over 20 years of providing organizational development within interdisciplinary networks. She specializes in providing relational leadership and strategic direction to social service agencies by coordinating the administrative functions and operations. Her expertise lies in developing efficiencies within complex systems and infrastructures. Sharon’s key to success is in the way I operationalize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Throughout her career she has demonstrated an exceptional ability for meeting organizational goals and demands while elevating the voices of those in the communities we serve.
Co-Facilitator: Paulina Artieda
Title: Executive Director, The New Philanthropists
Bio: With over 15 years of experience in marketing, Paulina is a driven and self-directed Creative Thinker that has focused her career on delivering solutions for multicultural communities, as well as helping clients connect with audiences in relevant and meaningful ways. As Executive Director of The New Philanthropists, she leads all efforts in making nonprofit boards more diverse and inclusive. She is passionate about elevating the discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion among leadership circles and in helping add more seats at tables where representation is crucial. Paulina is a Leadership Activist who also has served as a CASA of Travis County advocate for over 4 years, is a scholar at life and passionate about mentoring and philanthropy.
A huge thank you to Schlotzsky’s, who will be sponsoring lunch for this event!
