Our learning experiences will help you build collaborative capacity and make greater impact.

Offered by Food Solutions New England, this uplifting and inspiring interactive gathering will explore stories and strategies that shed light on what can be done when we remember our shared humanity. No cost associated.

Offered by Food Solutions New England, commit to deepening your understanding of, and willingness to confront, racism for twenty-one consecutive days to raise your awareness, change your understanding and shift the way you behave. No cost associated.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, this interactive 6 month learning journey will equip you with the tools and strategies to foster stronger, more connected communities, including exploring a whole community approach, asset mapping, developing your mapping plan, making connections, and implementing your action plan. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Interaction Institute for Social Change, this 3-part series will explore what a vision could look like in your organization, how the current context factors into that work, and how to identify your personal and organizational contribution to the ecosystem. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Tamarack Institute, this 2-part workshop will explore what conflict is, how it shows up in our collaborative work, and the roots and dynamics of conflict to reframe it as an opportunity for connection and growth. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Join us for a morning at Mills Community House from 9-11am. This event, part of our Connecting with Changemakers series, offers a unique opportunity to connect with local leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community advocates. Mills Community House, an historic community gathering space, provides an ideal environment for thoughtful conversation and meaningful connections. Engage in authentic discussions, share your ideas, and explore potential collaborations with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community. Rotary Charities is dedicated to fostering connections and providing resources that drive positive change. This event is designed to create a space for genuine dialogue and community building. All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but we appreciate an RSVP so we know how many folks to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!
 

Offered by the NW MI Arts & Culture Network, explore how public history can expand beyond traditional narratives to embrace creativity and inclusivity, and delve into the intersections of history and artistry, illustrating how creative interpretations—like the Anishinaabe Trails History Project Marker—can powerfully honor and elevate the story of people and place. No cost associated.

Offered by Nonprofit Quarterly, explore your organizational risk levels, a continuum of organizational responses to the DEI backlash and their ramifications, opportunities for sharpening approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion work, and actionable guidance for staff and board leadership. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Collective Impact Forum, this 3-day virtual event will explore how community collaboration rooted in equity and belonging is an essential ingredient in shaping a world where everyone thrives where you'll leave inspired by the imagination and innovation of practitioners all over the world united towards collective action. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by TSNE, learn about how our own narratives around conflict shape our internal beliefs and behavioral patterns, how we react to conflict, and strategies to rework these tendencies to build comfort and skills around more adaptive approaches to conflict with other. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by the Interaction Institute for Social Change, this 5 part series will explore the internal conditions (e.g. mind, body, spirit, heart) needed to build self-awareness to effectively facilitate racial justice conversation, practical skills for facilitating productive conversations and building shared understanding about race, racism, and racial justice, in both virtual and in-person environments, a deeper understanding of the development of racial identity, the system of racialization in the U.S., and one’s own story within this context, and practice addressing challenges and aspirations as a racial justice facilitator. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Bolder Advocacy, gain an understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by CoCreative, this 4-part series will explore essential meeting planning, facilitation, and leadership practices that help diverse groups move from goal setting to achieving tangible outcomes together. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Join us for an afternoon at Old Art Building from 3-5pm. This event, hosted in partnership with Old Art Building as part of our Connecting with Changemakers series, offers a unique opportunity to connect with local leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community advocates. Engage in authentic discussions, share your ideas, and explore potential collaborations with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community. Rotary Charities is dedicated to fostering connections and providing resources that drive positive change. This event is designed to create a space for genuine dialogue and community building. All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but we appreciate an RSVP so we know how many folks to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!

Offered by Nonprofit Network, in this 2-part series you will gain an understanding of the difference between cultural competence and cultural humility, examine the importance of cultural humility as an effective framework for your professional practice, identify your gaps in cultural knowledge, and the needs for further education about other people’s experiences. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Offered by Ideo U, this 5 week self-paced, online cohort course will explore how to unlock your team's ability to generate new ideas by tapping into different perspectives, develop alignment, establish the cultural conditions to thrive, and turn tensions into opportunities. Cost associated. Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.

Join us for a morning at Elk Rapids Rotary Park from 9-11am. This event, hosted in partnership with Paddle Antrim as part of our Connecting with Changemakers series, offers a unique opportunity to connect with local leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community advocates. Engage in authentic discussions, share your ideas, and explore potential collaborations with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community. Rotary Charities is dedicated to fostering connections and providing resources that drive positive change. This event is designed to create a space for genuine dialogue and community building. All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but we appreciate an RSVP so we know how many folks to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!