Join Pillar Nonprofit Network and the London Black Heritage Council for an engaging Black History Month event to raise awareness about the critical work of Black-led and Black-serving organizations and strengthen their capacity and ability to serve the community sustainably.
This event will provide practical strategies and insights on key areas essential to organizational success, including:
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Organizational Sustainability: Planning for long-term growth and adaptability.
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Infrastructure Development: Building effective systems and operational structures.
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Funding Opportunities: Exploring diverse pathways for securing financial resources.
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Volunteerism and Leadership Development: Cultivating strong leaders and engaging volunteers effectively.
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Governance Excellence: Establishing robust governance practices to guide organizational impact.
Event Highlights:
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Panel Discussion & Roundtable Conversations: Hear from leading voices in philanthropy, governance, and community development, including representatives from key Black-led organizations. Speakers will be added to the event description as we get confirmation.
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Audience-Driven Dialogue: Begin with opportunities for the audience to frame the questions to the panelists.
Who Should Attend:
Whether you are a leader within a Black organization, a supporter, or someone eager to learn, this event is an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on strengthening organizations that uplift the Black community.
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Black leaders, board members, and staff from organizations serving the Black community.
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Individuals interested in learning more about the unique challenges and opportunities facing Black-led organizations.
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Funders, philanthropists, and community members looking to support or engage with Black organizations meaningfully.
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Anyone committed to equity and strengthening community connections.
London Black Heritage Council
London Black Heritage Council (LBHC), formerly the London Black History Coordinating Committee (LBHCC) is a not-for-profit heritage and cultural organization that is committed to supporting initiatives, activities and services that increase the public’s understanding of the diversity and rich history of London’s Black community.
Vision: To engage the community in celebrating the richness of London’s Black Community
Mission: To build awareness of the contributions of Peoples of African descent in Southwestern Ontario, through leading, organizing, supporting, and collaborating with community organizations on initiatives, projects and activities that educate, inform and uplift our community.
Learn more here: https://londonblackheritagecouncil.ca/
Getting to Innovation Works:
Transportation and parking information can be found here: https://innovationworkslondon.ca/transportationandparking