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Nonprofits often have missions centered on inclusive causes, but do their staff have the same sense of belonging within their organizations?

Anh Vo, chief culture officer at Alford Group, tackled that issue in her session, “Inclusive Leadership: How to Create Belonging in Your Organization,” at AFP LEAD in Philadelphia last week.

Vo defined inclusive leadership as creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to be a valuable contributor. However, she noted, those contributions might not always be successes. Here’s a look at how to achieve inclusive leadership, along with ways to overcome the resistance that often prevents organizations from being successful at this endeavor.

Though individuals could have well-meaning intentions, they may not make it to the next phases of inclusive leadership — determining their current state, creating an action plan and achieving a more inclusive nonprofit.

“If it was all easy work, we would all be in it,” Vo said. “We would all be doing it all the time.”

Adaptive leadership requires just that — a continuous evaluation and acknowledgement that the solution might not be simple or technical. There could be multiple solutions, and you might need to learn something new to find that solution.

“This creates two things — resiliency,” Vo said, “and it normalizes the conversation of ‘how are we doing?’ ‘What's missing?’ … ‘What else do we need?’ And ‘By the way, what are some of the obstacles and challenges that are coming in as we're addressing these things?’”

Collective leadership involves the entire group possibly adapting to new ways of being and changing their behaviors or beliefs. Those changes could stem from removing barriers or obstacles discovered through conversations that happened in the adaptive phase. In order to achieve this, Vo noted it’s important to invest in leadership development — things like collective and individual training, conferences and internal meetings, such as a diversity, equity and inclusion committee that can create the metrics and strategic planning around what needs to be implemented.

“In my organization, we have monthly meetings where all of us come together to speak,” she said. “We have our one-on-ones with our managers. We have access to our leadership team once a month. There are lots of opportunities to engage in conversation so you can find out what's happening. What are some of the challenges? Where can we continually improve?”

Inclusive leadership ensures all voices at all levels are responsible for the results, and share in the benefits of success and learnings from failure.

“You don't have to blame. We just have to engage and be responsible so that we say, ‘You know what? That didn’t work. How do we tweak it? How do we adapt? How do we become more resilient for the next time, the next iteration? And that's where the adaptive and collective and inclusive leadership comes in.”

Vo explained resistance comes in two forms — displacement and distraction. Examples of displacing the responsibility include holding onto past assumptions; scapegoating; blaming on external factors, such as the pandemic or economy; placing the burden solely on a DEI committee or leader; and denying the problem even exists.

Meanwhile, distracting from the real issue includes not having the money or people to implement or prioritizing other things.

When resistance shows up, it’s leadership’s responsibility to return to the adaptive leadership step. This process not only normalizes these conversations, but sets the example for the safe space you’re trying to create.

“Because it's not just my responsibility as the chief culture officer to do anything to anybody in my organization,” Vo said. “But it is my responsibility to prove everybody wrong, and to ask for their opinion, to ask for them to engage, to ask for them to help me come up with solutions and help me create the environment that we want.”

And there won’t always be a clear consensus on what to do, but that’s normal. Vo pointed out how baby boomers tend to believe employees should work as long as is needed to complete the work, whereas Gen Zers tend to view the end of their workdays as exactly 5 p.m. each day.

“If it’s taking 80 hours to get your work done, there's something wrong with your workload,” Vo said. “And five o'clock may not always be something that's possible. Because you're working in several different time zones you might have to have a five o'clock meeting, just because of the nature of our work now. But who am I to say which environment is the right one? Well, we can talk about it.”

But including everyone in that discussion is the key.

“Craft more opportunities to be heard, not fewer please,” Vo said. “Invite more voices, more often as often as you can, and really build that shared responsibility and empower folks to be involved.”

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American Legacy Theatre is grateful to the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation for a $10,000 grant in support of In Classrooms, the principal theatre-centric education program that guides students of all ages, pre-K to collegiate, into becoming young artists by teaching them to write, design, manage budgeting and marketing for, produce, and act in their own original productions.

iSPACE DAY (November 4, 10:00am – 2:00pm) is a FREE annual event that showcases the wonders of STEM education and careers. Kids can try on a Space Suit, drive a robot, look through a telescope, or complete any of the more than 40 hands-on activities planned by iSPACE and their exhibitor partners. Learn more here.

CABVI is inviting members of our community who are blind or visually impaired to join us for an Access Technology Services Coffee Talk on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 10:00am-11:30am. This is a free in-person event. Please RSVP to Adrianne Ongolea at 613-487-4216 or adrianne.ongolea@cincyblind.org by November 13. 

St. Joseph Home is grateful to the Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation for their generous support of our efforts to increase access to ventilator care outside of a hospital for children with disabilities, thanks to a grant of $25,000.

Magnified Giving thanks Bank of America for their generous grant of $17,000 to support Youth Philanthropy Programs, an initiative where 5th-12th graders in over 130 programs in schools and youth agencies will research social causes, explore the missions of local nonprofits, engage in service, and advocate for a nonprofit of their choosing to receive a $1,000 grant provided by Magnified Giving.

Journalism in the 21^st Century: Rising to the Challenge, November 9, 6:00pm, Northern Kentucky University Griffin Hall. Who, what, where, when, why and how. Those journalism tenets are as fundamental today as ever. But the Digital Age has coupled them to a new set of challenges. Join Julie Pace, Executive Director of the Associated Press as she leads the AP through these challenges and oversees the news services’ coverage around the world. RSVP here. 

The Warren County Foundation appreciated 4 retiring board members who gave a total of 61 years of service: Anne Krehbiel, Bob Morgan, Judge Mike Powell, Barney Wright.

Discover "The Cincinnati Menorah," a collaborative masterpiece by Rookwood Pottery, and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's Bicentennial Legacy Project. This contemporary Menorah is a symbol of unity, tradition, and hope. Find more information here.

Theatre organization for social change, American Legacy Theatre, is grateful to P&G Fund for a $10,000 grant in support of 2023 Students Create Change (now called American Legacy Theatre In Classrooms).

Over-the-Rhine Community Housing and Urban Sites will host a groundbreaking event on November 2 for Vandalia Point which will provide 52 units of affordable housing at the prominent, bustling intersection of Blue Rock, Hamilton, and Vandalia Avenues in the Northside neighborhood. This project will transform this parcel into a vibrant living community that is equitable while also respecting the character and identity of Northside.

DePaul Cristo Rey High School is grateful to the Gibler Team Foundation for a grant of $25,000 to be used for student scholarships, mental health programs, and uniform needs. 

Impact 100 announces the launch of its 2024 grant process starting on Wednesday, November 8. An information session will be held virtually at 11:00 am, and the LOI application will be available on that same day. Nonprofits across the 10-county Greater Cincinnati region may apply for a $100,000 grant in the focus areas of Culture, Education, Environment, Family, or Health & Wellness. Learn more here.   

Main Street Ventures, an entrepreneur support organization providing equity-free funding to startups across the Tri-State region, is excited to announce that the application for 2024's Launch It: Cincy summer program for undergraduate students is now open. The program provides undergraduate entrepreneurs the opportunity to spend the summer living and working in Cincinnati while having access to office space, mentoring, finance support, and other resources to help grow their business ideas.

altafiber's Bell Charitable Foundation has funding available for programs serving OH, KY, IN and HI in Economic and Social Mobility, or Sustainability. Grants will be $25,000 on average. Our application can be found on bellfdn.org and is due on October 31. Contact bcf@altafiber.com with any questions.

The Junior League of Cincinnati (JLC) invites interested non-profit organizations to submit an application of interest for partnership and funding. We have a long history of creating and partnering with non-profit organizations in the Cincinnati area to address community needs. This year, our goal is to partner with an existing 501(c) (3) organization that has an idea of a new initiative or additional aspect of an existing program for the JLC to champion. We hope you will consider whether you have an opportunity the JLC can help to realize. Details about the application process, key dates and what you can expect from a JLC partnership are listed in the Information Packet and Phase 1 online application. 

The Warren County Foundation is accepting applications for grant programs this fall including Impact Grants, Women's Fund, Mary Ann Klingling Trust, Discretionary Grants and the Warren County Environmental Forum. Grant Information: Warren County Foundation

The Reimagining Communities Match Program doubles donations for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residents or BIPOC-led groups who crowdfund for projects that reimagine public spaces and infrastructure. This match program supports BIPOC residents and BIPOC-led unincorporated groups or small nonprofits (with budgets under $250,000) to crowdfund for projects that will radically reimagine public space or support the implementation of public infrastructure investment in their communities. More information and details on eligibility requirements can be found here.      

A competitive grant from the Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency in nonprofit facilities was recently announced. Faith communities may qualify for funding for energy efficiency improvements to their house of worship building, provided they own their building. Find more details about Faith Communities Go Green here. 

The Warren County Environmental Forum, in collaboration with the Warren County Foundation, is focused on developing and growing conservation funding support for individuals and businesses. Grant proposals are being accepted by the Warren County Foundation that demonstrate a positive environmental change or a conservation minded practice.

Interact for Health opened its first-round of 2023 grant applications. The $2.6M in funding are directly tied to the foundation’s new strategic plan, which will prioritize mental health and well-being with a strong focus on youth mental health, investments in policy and systems change, and building community power. For more information about funding opportunities and Interact for Health’s new strategic plan, visit their website.

Bethany Legacy Foundation grant application portal is launched and ready to receive applications. Non-profit organizations who serve youth, adults, and seniors in need are encouraged to develop initiatives and to apply for grants that fall within their funding priorities. Information can be found on their website or email bethany@bethanylegacy.org.

Join Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio's quarterly employment webinar, Performance Management and Discipline, on Wed. November 29, noon-1:00pm. Experts from Thompson Hine will cover best practices to reduce liability for employee performance reviews and standards, disciplinary decisions, and workplace investigations, including guidelines for performance appraisals, when and how to conduct workplace investigations, and creating an effective disciplinary process. Find more information and registration here. 

National Philanthropy Day (NPD) November 16, 11:30am-1:00pm at Music Hall is a special day set aside to promote philanthropy and recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that are inspiring change through their significant impact on nonprofit organizations. Learn more and register here.

Two local organizations have joined forces to provide a resource for individuals and professionals who work with people with dementia. The Giving Voice Foundation and the Association for Professionals in Aging are hosting "Music, Movement & Dementia Educational Workshop," November 10, 8:30am – 4:00pm, a full-day program designed to educate attendees on how to incorporate creativity when caring for a loved one with dementia. Find more information and registration here. 

Need help with fundraising? It starts with Crafting a Compelling Case for Support. Presented by OneSource Center on Thursday, November 9, 9:00am – noon; in-person. Great opportunity to learn from an experienced fundraising professional the skills required to develop a compelling fundraising message that resonates with donors, supporters, and stakeholders. Find more information and registration here. 

Do you work for a nonprofit organization, serve on a board, advise within the nonprofit sector or are looking to expand your nonprofit network of peers? Please join Von Lehman in partnership with Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News, Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky, Manley Burke, LPA and Covington Business Council at a happy hour exclusively for people in the nonprofit sector. Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Nonprofit Happy Hour, December 7, 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Metropolitan Club. Register today. 

Over 2 million Americans have been victims of medical identity theft - you can help stop this. Join us as a volunteer at the Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol. We help educate, protect and support older Americans affected by medical identity theft and fraud. Learn more here.

Are you looking for a way to positively impact the community and improve the quality of life for friends and neighbors in need? All it takes is a rake and some gloves to make a difference during People Working Cooperatively's (PWC) annual fall volunteer event known as Prepare Affair. Registration is available online. Contact Brian McLaughlin for more information, 513-351-7921.

Stepping Stones has weekend volunteer opportunities in recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. Join participants in art, nature, sensory and holiday activities while being part of an inclusive community that celebrates all levels of ability. Saturday Clubs operate at the Given Campus in Indian Hill and Sat/Sun shifts are available in the Weekend Respite program at Camp Allyn in Batavia. Learn more and apply online here. 

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If you can't communicate well, you can't be a good inclusive leader Whether you are a leader in a large organization, in your own business, or in a small team, it’s critical to understand people as individuals and how you can personalize your support to them.

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