Your organization needs a Racial Equity plan. That’s where we come in.
Build your organization’s capacity to envision and achieve Racial Equity with the support of Forward Through Ferguson’s team of catalysts. So far, we have grown capacity, trained, and built relationships with 200+ leaders advancing Racial Equity through roundtables, assessments, and sector-based transformation initiatives.
UPDATE: Workshop Applications Are Extended Until October 1st!
Path to Racial Equity Workshops
5-hour workshops for sector-based groups. Offerings include: Path To Racial Equity, Path to Justice Philanthropy, and Path to Antiracist Data & Research (Friday 10/4 9am-2pm), Path to Racial Equity in Storytelling (Thursday 10/10 9am-2pm). Virtual + open to the public
Systems Change Primer
A 3.5-hour workshop for individuals interested in taking a Systems Change approach to achieving Racial Equity. Friday 10/18 9am-12pm Virtual + open to the public
To apply, click here to complete the application by October 1, 2024 at 11PM CST.
UPDATE: Racial Equity Roundtable Applications Are Extended Until August 5th!
FTF is excited to reconvene the Racial Equity Roundtable 4.0 (RERT) cohorts this October. FTF’s Racial Equity Roundtables are advanced eight-month leadership development and action-planning programs. This year we are holding an additional cohort for Arts & Culture based organizations and Religious/Spirituality-based institutions. Cohort meetings will generally be held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month through May 2025. A confirmation of the final dates will be sent in August to those who are accepted. Click here to learn more about the Racial Equity Roundtable.
Racial Equity Roundtable Cost & How To Apply
The 2024–25 cost for new attendees is $10,000 per organization and requires 3 representatives. The cost for returners is $2,500. Black and brown-led nonprofits, small businesses, arts councils, and religious institutions may apply for a scholarship with their application to join. To apply, click here to complete the application by August 5, 2024 at 11PM CST.
What is Racial Equity?
Racial Equity can be defined as “a state in which life outcomes are no longer predictable by race.” Forward Through Ferguson works to catalyze a St. Louis where systems work well for people of all races. This transformative vision centers a St. Louis where race and zip code will no longer influence life outcomes like obtaining a quality education, earning a living wage, and having affordable housing in a safe neighborhood. We do our part to transform St. Louis towards Racial Equity by conducting workshops, interventions, and assessments that support institutional transformation.
Our Offerings
Check out Forward Through Ferguson’s entire suite of Racial Equity Capacity Building offerings below. If you and your organization are interested, please fill out our interest form.
Systems Change Primer
A 3.5-hour workshop for individuals interested in taking a Systems Change approach to achieving Racial Equity. This is an intro-level and beginner-friendly session.
#STL2039 Workshop
A two-day workshop on systemic, actionable Racial Equity visioning for teams, groups, or partnerships. This is a beginner to intermediate level workshop.
“Path to” Workshops
5-hour workshops for sector-based groups. Using FTF’s foundational frameworks to gain perspectives on actualizing next practices within your sector or field. Path To Racial Equity, Path to Justice Philanthropy, and Path to Antiracist Data & Research. This is an intermediate level workshop.
Racial Equity Roundtable
A 10-month cohort to ensure Racial Equity action planning and accountability. This cohort contains intermediate to advanced level learning and participation expectations.
Assessments and Consulting
Contracted partnership work, wayfinding and guiding internal transformation leveraging FTF’s systems-change approach to Racial Equity policies, structures, and key frameworks.
Questions?
If you have questions about upcoming offerings, please email recb@forwardthroughferguson.org.
