Name: Power Shift: Community-Centered Fundraising
Start: 2025-04-17T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-17T10:00:00-04:00
Location: The Faison Center

This is a dynamic and interactive workshop to help you to transition from donor-centric models to a truly community-centered approach.
About this Event

Are you ready to challenge the traditional power dynamics that shape philanthropy? "Power Shift" is a dynamic and interactive workshop designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to transition from donor-centric models to a truly community-centered approach. We'll move beyond theory and delve into the real-world application of redistributing power and resources, fostering authentic relationships, and driving systemic change.

Guest Speakers:

Fatima M. Smith

Bianca Myrick

What You'll Gain:

Analyze Power Dynamics: Understand how traditional philanthropy perpetuates imbalances and impacts communities.
Master Community-Centered Principles: Learn core principles like shared leadership and dismantle harmful narratives.
Build Authentic Relationships: Gain practical skills for genuine engagement, co-creation, and feedback.
Center Community Voices: Learn to prioritize community needs in program design and decision-making.
Redistribute Power & Resources: Explore equitable models for governance, funding, and leadership.
Drive Systemic Change: Develop strategies to address root causes and advocate for policy change.
Utilize Practical Tools: Participate in exercises, case studies, and receive templates for community-centered fundraising.
Address Challenges & Build Sustainability: Learn to navigate obstacles and create lasting community partnerships.

Who Should Attend:

Nonprofit professionals seeking to deepen their community engagement practices.
Fundraisers committed to building more equitable and just funding models.
Community leaders who are passionate about empowering their communities.
Organizational leaders looking to shift their culture and values towards community-centered principles.

Outcome:

Participants will leave "Power Shift" with a renewed understanding of power dynamics in philanthropy and a toolkit of practical strategies for building authentic, equitable partnerships with the communities they serve. They will be empowered to drive systemic change and create a more just and equitable future.

This event will be held in person. Registration will be from 8:45 - 9:00 am and the program will run from 9:00-10:00 am. Join us after this presentation for an open and informal discussion session from 10:00 - 11:00 am.