Gain clarity and align your organization towards social transformation

SHIFT is inviting you to a 5-part workshop series that will help you bring your organization (or project) to the next level!

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Led by Lise Palmer, expert in organizational culture and structure, this series is an adaptation of the first Clear and Aligned Coaching Program that was offered in Fall 2022 and deeply appreciated by all project teams who participated.

This program can help you find answers to questions such as:

How can I build a solid foundation to kickstart my organization and communicate its purpose clearly?
What should be my focus for the next year? 5 years?
How can I bring more alignment within my team to ensure that our choices and actions are consistent with our mission and vision? 
How can I identify the requests that are not aligned with my organization or project, and when can I confidently say “No”?
How can I bring my organization or project to the next level?

Breakdown of the series

Part 1: Key principles and full series teaser

On Wednesday, May 10, join us for a 5 à 7 event where you will gain deeper understanding of key principles such as mission, vision, values, and strategic planning. This event will give you a nice teaser of the full workshop experience.

Connect and exchange with other community leaders
Hear from other team members who have participated in the program and gain insights from their own experience
Learn about the key concepts of mission, vision, values and strategic planning and start assessing where you are at

Part 2 to 5 will be conducted as weekly 90 minutes workshops in September (the exact schedule will be determined based on participants’ availability).
You may choose to attend the full series or pick and choose the sessions that best suit your needs.

Part 2 – Mission: Clarify your mission statement and learn when to say Yes or No to certain activities.

Part 3 – Vision: Gain clarity on your vision to help you prioritize your work.

Part 4 – Values: Identify the strong values that guide every aspect of your organization.

Part 5 – Strategic Planning: Strategically plan the years ahead by focusing on creating systemic change and driving social transformation.

This Coaching series is open to all members of our Learning Community. Each session will include a learning component, some practical exercises, materials you can bring home, and lots of exchanges with other participants.

Last OCG deadline – Apply by April 23 for an additional support of 5k or 10k

If you are looking to continue and maintain the scope of work of your previously funded project, or make some changes to improve it, you may qualify for additional financial support through the Ongoing Connections Grant.

Key features:

Up to $10,000 to help you continue your work.
A shorter and non-competitive application process, focused on assessing eligibility rather than deeply evaluating the project.

Reminder: Project teams must meet with their SHIFT point person before submitting an application.

Upcoming events

April 20: "Nonabsolutism and Social Change"
May 2: Lunch & Learn: Unconventional partnerships for systemic change
May 5: Mobilizing data for justice

View the full calendar of events.