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Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access

The Power of Inclusivity in Strategic Planning

Audience: Practitioner: Been around - looking to spark new ideas

Thursday, August 1, 2024
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST
Location: Chesapeake C
Presentation Summary: Join us for this adventurous session where you’ll play a starring role through a mix of individual exercises, group discussion, and interactive online platforms in answering these questions for a truly inclusive experience:
1. What does inclusivity mean, why does it matter, and what does it look like in your organization?
2. Why is inclusivity of diverse voices important when doing strategic planning?
3. How can strategic planning help make your organization become more inclusive?
You’ll hear about scenarios around organizational inclusivity before, during, and after strategic planning, including firsthand insights from Tracie Chandler of Methodist Home for Children.

Refocusing strategic planning on community needs and priorities naturally garners increased support and buy-in. Inclusive approaches also build trust and attract investment. Boards, leadership, and donors value well-executed strategic planning that evidences inclusive processes informing goals. Gain actionable tips for crafting plans that resonate across stakeholders, especially with valued donors and funders.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) transcend buzzwords. Engage in a conversation about DEI's pivotal role in fostering organizational growth and stability. Discover how nonprofit board members and leaders can successfully advance DEI initiatives. Embracing inclusivity in strategic planning is no longer optional but essential for guiding organizations toward sustainable growth and long-term success.

Learning Objectives:

  • By attending this session participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of practical strategies to incorporate inclusivity and diversity into their organization’s strategic planning process. Through interactive platforms and conversations, participants will learn how to engage stakeholders effectively, incorporate diverse voices, and develop a more comprehensive, equitable, and innovative strategic plan.
  • Apply techniques and approaches to gain buy-in from your board and leadership teams for implementing inclusive methods in your organization’s strategic planning
  • By attending this session participants will gain memorable and meaningful insights from real-life case studies that demonstrate successful examples of inclusive strategic planning. This will allow participants to recognize the transformative power of diverse perspectives and explore strategies to promote and integrate DEI principles into their own planning processes.