Communicating Across Divides: A Facilitation Intensive for Philanthropy Leaders

Resetting the Table (RTT) and the Council on Foundations invite applications for a nation-wide training for philanthropic leaders. This advanced training teaches philanthropic leaders and practitioners RTT’s comprehensive framework for building connection and trust while addressing strong differences directly, including tools for transforming the most challenging dynamics facilitators face (e.g., escalation; hurt and offended participants). The intensive includes an in-person opening retreat, five+ virtual training sessions in skills and troubleshooting interventions, customized practice sessions in pairs with RTT coaches, and 1:1 consultation on how to integrate tools and skills into individual participants’ leadership, work, and institutions.

Leaders of all levels from foundations and philanthropies that are current members or are eligible to be Council members and encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate their interest in bridge-building training AND describe how they plan to implement what they will learn.

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Application Questions

How do you hope your participation in this training will support the institution(s) and communities that you serve? What are the dynamics at play that you would like to address/improve?

How might you utilize the tools and skills you acquire in the training in group facilitation, skill-building workshops, community engagement, coalition-building, and/or public speaking? (We understand this may be hard to answer without knowing more about RTT’s framework and concrete skills, but would like to hear your vision of applications at this stage).

What do you see as your strengths and challenges as a facilitator? How do you see this facilitation training supporting your growth?

Are you interested in the optional April extension that teaches how to lead RTT’s flagship Speaking Across Conflict workshop and train others in skills for communicating across divides? If so, what constituencies might you bring together for a workshop and/or to teach the skills and tools you gain from the training?

Commitments and Expectations

I am able to attend all training sessions that are currently scheduled.

The leadership team at my organization supports my participation in this cohort.

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