In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, building a culture where everyone belongs and is empowered to be a leader is critical.

What is a servant leader? The term servant leader describes a leadership style and philosophy that prioritizes the growth and well-being of others.

If you’re an executive director of a nonprofit or serve on its board and want to lead tangible improvements in your organization’s performance and culture, join us for this immersive five-week cohort! Together, we’ll discover how servant leadership can effectively resolve conflict, face and overcome challenges, and equip and inspire you to foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) within your organization.

Through a combination of facilitated discussions, peer learning sessions, and practical exercises, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how servant leadership can create a sense of belonging and facilitate the work of sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. This practical approach will leave you feeling confident and prepared to implement new strategies in your organization, empowering you to make a real difference.

Space is limited. Interested participants must register by 5 p.m. on July 19

Cohort Guidelines:

• This learning cohort is intended to support Oregon-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits of any size.
• This cohort is intentionally designed for and limited to executive directors and board members.
• The limit is 15 individuals per cohort with no more than two representatives from one organization.
• Participants commit to all sessions to work together and collectively build a support network.
• Conversations will be held confidential to allow for depth and breadth of exploration.
• Participants will help guide the sessions and materials to meet their priorities.

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[accordion-item title="Understanding Context and Fundamentals" info="July 23"]

• Explore the foundational concepts of servant leadership and how it speaks life into diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Identify biases and barriers to belonging within the organization and in the community served.

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• Learn how to assess your organization's current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Develop a servant leadership plan to bring belonging into that current state. 

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[accordion-item title="Making the Shift: From Overseer to Servant Leader" info="August 6"]

• Explore how to model servant leadership to advance a culture of belonging.
• Examine actions to integrate DEIB considerations into governance structures and decision-making processes.

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[accordion-item title="Engaging Stakeholders and Communities" info="August 13"]

• Explore approaches for building authentic relationships and partnerships across diverse communities.
• Identify opportunities for co-creating solutions with the communities you serve.

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[accordion-item title="Sustaining Momentum and Accountability" info="August 20"]

• Establish mechanisms for accountability and measurement to track progress.
• Create a roadmap for ongoing learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.

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Cost

$175 NAO Members
$235 Nonmembers

You will receive a registration confirmation email. A link to access each weekly virtual cohort session will be sent to registered participants by the Cohort Facilitator prior to each session.

If you have questions or trouble registering, contact [email protected].

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