Participatory Facilitation: A Healthy Approach to Reaching Your Goals

TSNE MissionWorks' Better Nonprofit Management Training Series runs from October 2019 to June 2020.

Join us this year as we present workshops on essentials issues in nonprofit management such as supervision, financial management, fundraising, communications, and more! We have trained more than 3,000 nonprofit professionals on the skills needed to take the lead in their work and their careers.

Visit for full workshop descriptions and series information: http://www.tsne.org/bnmts/workshops

Workshop Description

The Co-Directors of the Center to Support Immigrant Organizing will share their framework of participatory facilitation and how this work can create settings and conversations that cultivate leadership among people impacted by social injustice.

Learning Objectives

 Participants will learn how to:

 Make participation more equitable in groups

• Help groups come to decisions via participatory practice
• Use active listening as a critical leadership tool
• Surmount common challenges to equitable participation

Target Audience

This workshop is targeted to people who are trying to build equitable organizations or community initiatives that promote social change. Organizers and leaders of color who are trying to develop participatory and community leadership in their groups and communities are particularly encouraged to attend.

About the Trainers

CSIO Co-Founders and Co-Directors have extensive experience in community and labor organizing with immigrant populations. Luz Zambrano has worked as a labor organizer, community organizer, immigration counselor and project director for a number of labor and community groups. Kevin Whalen has worked as an organizer and director of community organizations based in immigrant and low-income populations. They have extensive work and volunteer experience in multiple community and labor organizations that work for grassroots change.

FAQ

Can I register other attendees for a training?

You can register up to 5 colleagues or employees from one organization for each training. However, we ask for important demographic information and dietary restrictions from each attendee. Please make sure each attendee fills out this info prior to the training.

What is the refund policy?

Cancellations must be made via email at least 10 business days prior to the date of the workshop in order to receive a refund (less a $15 processing fee). Email trainings@tsne.org should you need to cancel your registration.

Where are your workshops located?

Unless otherwise noted, all workshops are held at TSNE MissionWorks' NonProfit Center, conveniently located in Downtown Boston at 89 South Street, Boston 02111, near public transportation. For detailed directions, helpful information about visiting the NonProfit Center, and parking options please visit http://www.nonprofitcenterboston.org/directions

Are there ID requirements?

You will need valid identification to check in with security at the building's front desk.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, we will have a list of attendees when you arrive to the NonProfit Center.

Additional Questions?

Contact us at trainings@tsne.org