Fall Friends & Allies Summit
Thursday, October 12, 11:00-6:30pm
McMenamins Kennedy School

Keynote

Marina Martinez-Bateman (they/them), New Coyote Consulting

The American dream relies on the idea that if we just work harder, we will finally reach the finish line, but many of us end up on something more like a treadmill. We skip from burn-out-cycle to burn-out-cycle, desperately hoping that the next year, the next project, or job, or partner will be the one where we can finally be ourselves and live the life we've spent so much of our energy to achieve. When we take a moment to slow down, often we find that the peace of standing still is what we were seeking all along.

In January 2020, Marina Martinez-Bateman founded a survival business, meant to support their recovery from their severe burnout and workplace trauma. What they got instead was a crash course on the power of rest - and a global pandemic, 100 days of protests, and an ongoing culture war to test that power. In this keynote, they will share their journey to break out of patterns of toxic productivity, from pre-pandemic to present day. They'll talk about what worked, and more importantly, what didn't work, and why we don't have to keep doing things the way they've always been done.

Workshops

Creating a Culture of Care
Facilitated by Nel Taylor (they/them), Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Founder and Steward, Now This Consulting

Organizational culture can be either the largest perpetuator of, or the antidote to burnout among nonprofit employees. But organizational culture is not a Friday pizza party, or a lunchtime yoga session, organizational culture is the practices and expectations that exist between “culture building” efforts. A culture of care must permeate all aspects of an organization, especially its systems and processes.

In this workshop, we’ll explore applicable strategies to take action and create systems that combat burnout, turnover, and perpetuated trauma. We'll focus on caring for your team as a whole and as individuals. We will discuss strategies for creating a culture of accountability, practical communication and workflow norms that prioritize equity, consensus-based decision-making, and the increasingly adopted 32-hour workweek.

If You Build It, Will They Come? : Bringing an intersectional accessibility lens on parks & nature.
facilitated by Will Cortez (he/they), Accessibility Project Manager, Metro Parks & Nature
and Laura Lepley, Park Ranger, Metro Parks & Nature

Over the course of this workshop, we'll familiarize ourselves with accessibility standards with a focus on where they are confusing, vague and maybe even missing. We'll dive into and engage in discussion on what it means to bring an intersectional equity lens to accessibility work. This workshop will center outdoor professionals (environmental educators, park rangers/workers, park planners, etc.), community based groups, and other folks working with/for parks & nature organizations.

Taking Charge of Nonprofit Finances
facilitated by Michael Jonas (he/him) and Chris Aiosa (he/him) of Narwhal Nonprofit Consulting

Nonprofit organizations are often spread too thin. They need donors and grants to grow. When they do grow (ie get funded), they don't often have a plan. If we don't understand the financial components of the organization and how best to be compliant, we often push financials into the "we will get to that category." The opposite needs to occur. By taking charge of your organization's financials you can sleep better at night and function better as an organization (and as a person). And, you can grow without worrying about DOJ investigations or IRS audits. Note, the facilitators are not tax or financial experts. We are nonprofit consultants who have formed, grown, and advised numerous organizations.

This workshop will cover the following: The importance of grant tracking and reporting, types of funding sources and how they differ, private inurement/you're asking for an audit red flags, fiscal sponsorship relationships, how development and strategic plans are both needed, and why it's vital to leverage finances by collaborating with community.

Creating LGBTQIA2S+ Affirming and Equitable Spaces
facilitated by V Rosales (they/them), Bridge 13 Program, New Avenues for Youth

Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ youth is an important part of creating welcoming and inclusive spaces. Join Bridge 13 to unpack gender and sexuality concepts with a focus on the gender binary, gender identity, and gender expression. After creating a shared base of knowledge, we will dive into the systems of oppression that impact the lived experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ youth and especially multimarginalized LGBTQIA2S+ youth. We will discuss and practice methods of interrupting oppression before exploring ways to create affirming spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ youth through identity navigation, pronoun/name best practices, bathroom justice, and creating plans for more equitable spaces.

The 2023 Fall Friends & Allies Summit is presented in partnership with