Understanding LGBTQ+ Identities
Event Details
This event is offered in partnership with Colorado Nonprofit Association.
Nonprofits have a unique opportunity to lead the way in fostering inclusive workplaces and ensuring equitable services for LGBTQ+ employees and clients. This three hour training provides a supportive, non-judgmental space to learn about the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, ask questions, and explore actionable strategies for creating affirming environments. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ identities, inclusive language, and the barriers that employees and clients may face. In addition to the basics of LGBTQ+ identities and experiences, this training covers two key topic—Intersectionality and Cultural Humility—to introduce attendees not just definitions and best practices, but also to provide attendees with an overall lens on how to work across difference. Through real-world scenarios and interactive discussions, attendees will leave with the tools to build a more inclusive culture, prevent discrimination, and better serve LGBTQ+ communities. No prior knowledge is required—just a willingness to learn, reflect, and take meaningful steps toward equity and belonging.
This session is a deep-dive that will take place over the lunch hour. We encourage and welcome you to enjoy your lunch while you learn with us!
Learning Outcomes
- Understand LGBTQ+ Identities & Intersectionality
- Apply Cultural Humility in Workplace & Client Interactions
- Develop Inclusive Policies & Practices
- Address Bias & Create a Supportive Culture
- Implement Practical Strategies for Inclusion
Intended Audience
- Nonprofit Staff
- Board Members
- Mid-Career
- Senior Staff
- Executive Leadership
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Cost + Registration
- MANP members save $10!
- MANP members $40 / Nonmembers $50
- Enter code MElearns when registering to receive the member discount. Please note that a separate user account is required on CNA's website to register.
About the Presenter
Ev (they/them) is a white, Jewish, trans person, originally from Lincoln, NE, with a decade stop in Boston. Ev is an experienced facilitator on issues including white supremacy culture, LGBTQ+ identities and communities, and trauma inclusivity. They believe that honest conversations about how we are both different and similar can lead to deep and needed healing. Ev thinks that our differences are our superpowers and dreams of a world where difference is celebrated and not subjugated. Ev holds an MPP and MBA from the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis and a BA from Wesleyan University. They are a cantorial student at the Aleph Ordination Program. Ev lives in Denver with their two scruffy dogs, Max and Ziggy, and their husband, Lee.