About This Seminar
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an important topic in the nonprofit sector, but many organizations struggle with incorporating these principles into their day-to-day work. The seminar focuses on the DEI leadership conversation at the board level, taking the guesswork out of starting the process and offering practical strategies for empowering nonprofit board members to lead on diversity, equity, and inclusion matters.
Topics include
- Foundations of DEI and why it matters today
- Building board consensus – the ‘why’ of DEI
- Assessing the state of the board and data-informed decision-making
- Intentional DEI strategies to implement, including policy development and board development
- Sustaining DEI in the long-term
Who Should Attend: Executive Directors and Board Members or any senior staff members involved with the board.
Registration Fee:
- Early Bird : $99 (ends on 1/10)
- General Admission: $125
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Scholarships:
If you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient, please send an email to [email protected] to receive your discount code.
Virtual Seminar
Optimized for the virtual environment, this seminar will consist of presentations, group discussions, breakout group sessions, polls, and short breaks. This is an opportunity to do a deep dive on a topic and leave with tools that you can put into practice immediately.
Instructor:
Launa K. Wilson, MSW – Business Consultant, Launa Wilson Consulting LLC
Launa is a seasoned nonprofit professional with two decades of experience building thriving major gift programs and strengthening nonprofit operations. She provides strategic guidance to nonprofits focused on strengthening governance, fund development, and organizational sustainability. Prior to establishing her consultancy, Launa held a variety of positions in the nonprofit sector, including program manager, fundraising professional, and executive director. She has built programs from the ground up, raised millions in charitable dollars, and led systemic changes resulting in stronger, more efficient, and more diverse nonprofits.
