JEDI Accelerator 15 September 2021 - 11 May 2022 / Registration Closed Published: January 11, 2022 Événements JEDI Accelerator Move your foundations’ JEDI strategy forward in 2021! A Peer-Learning Opportunity Open to PFC members. Grantmaking foundations that are non-members of PFC can participate under certain conditions. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) have become pressing priorities for foundations in Canada. How do you start? How do you move from general commitment to action? PFC is offering a new program in 2021 for foundations that want to bring JEDI to life throughout their organization – from governance to grantmaking. If you are a non-member of PFC, but a private or community foundation interested in participating, please contact ichaalala@pfc.ca Who Should Apply? The program is appropriate for all PFC member foundations * who are committed and seeking an opportunity to learn and apply JEDI throughout their organization. The JEDI Accelerator is equally applicable for those looking to improve on current philanthropic practice as those looking to innovate how philanthropy is done. If you are a non-member of PFC, but a private or community foundation interested in participating, please contact ichaalala@pfc.ca Show Hide Agenda Phase 3 Program Implementation Webinar 0 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Introductory session - 1.5 hours Intake - Questionnaire; gathering documents Learning Intensive A 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Video conference session - 3-4 hours interactive Content (with a break) Homework 1 Check- In A 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Check-in and coaching (done in pairs, with foundations who are in a similar place) Short Workshop A 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Presentation on key concepts small group discussion Plenary Present the next assignment- Qs re: Homework Homework 2 Learning Intensive B 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Video conference session - 3-4 hours interactive Content (with a break) Homework 5 Check-In C 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Check-in and coaching (done in pairs, with foundations who are in a similar place) Short Workshop C 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Celebration! Closing the cohort and looking to the future Homework 6: Write a blog post or do an interview for PFC video or blog on your learnings The Program The JEDI Accelerator is a peer learning program in which a small group of Canadian foundations is guided through a reflection, planning, and action process. The program is highly interactive and includes key concepts, frameworks, and tools; peer discussion and problem-solving; inspiring guest speakers; and activities for foundations to undertake between group sessions. By the end of this interactive 10-months accelerator you will have: A deep understanding and common language on JEDI among your team; JEDI tools specifically selected for your needs; An action plan on JEDI; Implemented key steps (such as Board and staff education and engagement, review of policies and programs, relationship building with community partners); A strong peer cohort for mutual support in the future Leading-edge practices will be drawn from the fields of philanthropy for racial equity and feminist philanthropy. Content will be adapted to the needs of the foundations participating. Areas of learning will likely include: JEDI in governance, granting, operations, investments, and external and internal relations Community engagement and relations with diverse communities and movements Race factor, bias, and racial equity training Gender-based analysis plus (GBA+) and intersectionality Building and retaining a diverse talent pipeline Performance management Belonging and why it matters for outcomes How to embed metrics and track JEDI data The Participants 10 foundations are required to launch this cohort. Open to PFC members and non-members, under specific conditions*. French-speaking and English-speaking (written materials and simultaneous translation offered in both languages). To get the most of the learnings, foundations must have sufficient internal commitment to advancing JEDI through policy and concrete steps in the coming year. Participating foundations will be at different stages of their JEDI learning and implementation. This DEI cohort is open to: Foundation board members, Foundation leaders, and Program staff. When possible, Foundations are encouraged to designate 2 to 3 participants from their foundation boards, foundation leaders, or foundation senior program staff to form a multi-functional team that will participate in the cohort. For foundations that do not have the capacity to form a team, individual registrations are welcome. If you are a non-member of PFC, but a private or community foundation interested in participating, please contact ichaalala@pfc.ca The Facilitators Hanifa Kassam and Juniper Glass have been an active part of the philanthropic sector, creating resources and holding space for learning and action to advance justice, equity, and inclusion. They have been commissioned by PFC to develop action guides on DEI and gender equity in foundations and a DEI response to COVID-19. Both Juniper and Hanifa hold Master’s degrees in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership and have experience governing and consulting at grantmaking foundations across Canada. The facilitator team brings lived experience in racialized, disabled, queer, rural, urban, and low-income realities, as well as work experience in many other diverse communities. PFC Lead Inès Chaalala is currently the Director of Learning and Partnerships at Philanthropic Foundations Canada leading the development and implementation of PFC’s learning agenda and partnerships. In 2018, she helped launch the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program at PFC, becoming part of PFC’s regular programming since 2019, and an integral part of the PFC strategic plan in 2021. Before working at PFC, Ines held several positions at the United Nations and worked as a consultant to civil society organizations in Canada and globally. During most of this time, she was a capacity-building specialist designing and facilitating peer-to-peer learning programs internationally for governments and civil society organizations on a variety of topics such as environmental governance and policies, innovative financing, civil engagement, cross-sectoral collaborations, etc… If you have any questions about the program please write to ichaalala@pfc.ca Jedi Accelerator Documents & Resources Racial Equity Partners in Reciprocity Summary ‘Partners in Reciprocity’: Essential insights for industry advancement. The Feast House: A platform for Indigenous abundance Summary ‘The Feast House: A platform for Indigenous abundance’: Essential insights for industry advancement. How to Get Started: Envisioning a Race Equity Culture Summary ‘How to Get Started: Envisioning a Race Equity Culture’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Cultures of Giving: Energizing and Expanding Philanthropy By and For Communities of Color Summary ‘Cultures of Giving: Energizing and Expanding Philanthropy By and For Communities of Color’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Racial Equity Resources for Philanthropy Summary ‘Racial Equity Resources for Philanthropy’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Critical Issues Forum: Moving Forward on Racial Justice Philanthropy Summary ‘Critical Issues Forum: Moving Forward on Racial Justice Philanthropy’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Indigenous Communities Partners in Reciprocity Summary ‘Partners in Reciprocity’: Essential insights for industry advancement. The Feast House: A platform for Indigenous abundance Summary ‘The Feast House: A platform for Indigenous abundance’: Essential insights for industry advancement. The Philanthropic Community’s Declaration of Action Summary ‘The Philanthropic Communitys Declaration of Action’: Essential insights for industry advancement. International Funders for Indigenous Peoples Summary ‘International Funders for Indigenous Peoples’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Mikana Summary ‘Mikana’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Indigenous Reconciliation Group Summary ‘Indigenous Reconciliation Group’: Essential insights for industry advancement. kinSHIFT for ALLIES Summary ‘kinSHIFT for ALLIES’: Essential insights for industry advancement. The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples Summary ‘The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Muslim Communities National Council of Canadian Muslims Summary ‘National Council of Canadian Muslims’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Islamophobia in Canada Summary ‘Islamophobia in Canada’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Gender Lens Philanthropy Grantmaking Assessment Tool for Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice Funders: Increasing Support for WOC Leadership Summary Insights from ‘Grantmaking Assessment Tool for Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice Funders: Increasing Support for WOC Leadership’. Gender Transformative Philanthropy Summary ‘Gender Transformative Philanthropy’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Gender Transformative Giving: The Next Phase in Feminist Philanthropy? Summary ‘Gender Transformative Giving: The Next Phase in Feminist Philanthropy?’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Gender-Lens Philanthropy: A practical guide for Canadian foundations Summary ‘Gender-Lens Philanthropy: A practical guide for Canadian foundations’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Black Communities Foundation for Black Communities Summary ‘Foundation for Black Communities’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Anti-Black racism and Black communities Summary ‘Anti-Black racism and Black communities’: Essential insights for industry advancement. How to Manage When Things Are Not Okay (And Haven’t Been For Centuries) Summary ‘How to Manage When Things Are Not Okay (And Havent Been For Centuries)’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Gender Diversity & Inclusion How to Talk About Pronouns at Work: A Visual Guide Summary ‘How to Talk About Pronouns at Work: A Visual Guide’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Best Practices for Non-Binary Inclusion in the Workplace Summary ‘Best Practices for Non-Binary Inclusion in the Workplace’: Essential insights for industry advancement. 30+ Examples of Cisgender Privileges Summary ’30+ Examples of Cisgender Privileges’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Disabilities Self-Assessment for Foundation Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summary ‘Self-Assessment for Foundation Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Supporting Inclusive Movements: Funding the Rights of Women with Disabilities Summary ‘Supporting Inclusive Movements: Funding the Rights of Women with Disabilities’: Essential insights for industry advancement. A Guide to Funding Disabilities and Special Needs Summary ‘A Guide to Funding Disabilities and Special Needs’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Community Engagement How Philanthropy Support Organizations Understand & Advance Community Power Building Summary ‘How Philanthropy Support Organizations Understand & Advance Community Power Building’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Principles for Equitable and Inclusive Civic Engagement Summary ‘Principles for Equitable and Inclusive Civic Engagement’: Essential insights for industry advancement. Asian Communities Project 1907 Summary ‘Project 1907’: Essential insights for industry advancement.