Alumni Events
Virtual Voices | Overcoming Denial and Resistance: Tools to Having Meaningful Race and Equity Conversations
Many people naturally resist raising issues of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), because these issues can trigger feelings of a loss of power and control in others. So, what happens when you start to enact change and you’re met with resistance? What does denial and resistance look like? How do we navigate it to ensure it doesn’t stop us from making progress? Join this […]
Alumni Volunteer Week | Food for Thought PowerSacks
Join us and help Food for Thought pack PowerSacks to help little ones bridge the hunger gap between the meals they receive at school and the weekend, when these meals are not available. Activities at FFT West take place indoors, please make sure you are dressed comfortably for both movement/lifting--layers are a good idea! Parking on site available. Mask and social distancing will be required at […]
Virtual Voices | A Frank Conversation with the Community on Race
We’ve been listening throughout our Virtual Voices series to what questions you have for our community. From conversations on how racial systems were formed, to how racist practices are embedded throughout our society and what to do when we encounter resistance to change. In this highly interactive session, you’ll have the chance to ask your questions and engage in conversations with previous speakers. To […]
Virtual Voices | Put Your Power Where Your Mouth Is
Join us for a conversation with leaders who have put diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work into practice at their organizations. You’ll learn about how to create your organization’s “justice platform” to help you be focused and proactive in your DEI work and stay true to your values. You’ll also hear about common challenges that organizations experience when it comes to DEI and what […]
Virtual Voices | Advancing Racial Equity in Philanthropy: Driving systems change for equitable funding and community impact
You must formally register for this session using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdOqrrzMoGNP37lgCx1zkGr3YngOW0AUm Moderator: Tasha Jones, President & Founder, LV Jones Consulting Guest Speaker: Javier Alberto Soto, President & CEO, The Denver Foundation Join us for a candid conversation with Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Denver Foundation as we hear first-hand the challenges and triumphs of driving systems change through […]