Amplify Lead Retreat 2021 - 3.8-9

AmplifyWomen and Gender Initiative

Welcome1. Happy International Women’s Day!

#ChallengeToChange2. Retreat materials

• amplify‐women.org3. Zoom protocols

• camera, co‐workers, food, breaks4. Superpower activity5. Participant intros

LeadershipWelcome

Karen EngelbourgSenior Vice PresidentDevelopment and Alumni RelationsBoston University

Ann Root KeithChief Operating OfficerAdvancement DivisionDartmouth College

Retreat Overview

Day 1 AgendaMorning Session (10 a.m. – Noon)• Introductions• Teambuilder: Your “Why” for Amplify• Amplify Overview

Afternoon Session (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)• Teambuilder: Three B’s (Bummer, Boast, BTW)• Gender Dynamics: Personal, Organizational, and Societal• Amplify Skills Application

Reception (3 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

Day 2 AgendaMorning Session (10 a.m. – Noon)• Teambuilder: PollEverywhere• Lifeline Activity• Facilitation and Small Group Dynamics

Afternoon Session (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)• Participant Selection• Closing Activity

1. Practice courage, compassion, and curiosity2. Focus on productive thoughts, feelings, and actions3. Elevate efforts to larger systems and structures4. Share and listen to increase understanding5. Assume positive intent, own negative impact6. Share themes, not stories7. Educate yourself8. Challenge ideas, not people9. Expect and celebrate imperfection10. Monitor and adjust your level of participation11. Keep confidences and protect people’s privacy12. Treat everyone as an ally and partner13. See everything through an intersectional lens14. Take care of yourself15. Have fun, laugh, and play

Amplify Aspirations

1. Practice courage, compassion, and curiosity2. Focus on productive thoughts, feelings, and actions3. Elevate efforts to larger systems and structures4. Share and listen to increase understanding5. Assume positive intent, own negative impact6. Share themes, not stories7. Educate yourself8. Challenge ideas, not people9. Expect and celebrate imperfection10. Monitor and adjust your level of participation11. Keep confidences and protect people’s privacy12. Treat everyone as an ally and partner13. See everything through an intersectional lens14. Take care of yourself15. Have fun, laugh, and play

Amplify Aspirations

Amplify Program

Amplifyto enlarge or expand,

increase in volume, cause to become more intense

synonym: give credit, advocateantonym: ignore, silence

Inclusion of all genders

Image credit: Playcore https://www.playcore.com/inclusive‐play‐matters‐1

Equality : Treating everyone the same to ensure fairness. The end goal.

Equity : Treating everyone differently to ensure fairness.The means to get there.

Equity to achieve equality

Graphic by Paul Kuttner (2015) Cultural Organizing http://culturalorganizing.org/the‐problem‐with‐that‐equity‐vs‐equality‐graphic/

Intersectionality is reality

Image credit: Jennifer L. Le, Ph.D.

Presentation

• Large Group

• Alexis and Amy

Activities

• Large Group

• Alexis and Amy

Discussion

• Small Group

• You!

Amplify Program Format (90 minutes)

45 MinutesAmplify Zoom Invite

45 MinutesYour Zoom Invite

Individual Development

Leadership Development

Organizational Development

Amplify Strategies

Session ScheduleEvery Friday from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m. from April 30 – June 18, 2021

Session 1 (4/30/21) Amplifying Yourself and Others

Session 2 (5/7/21) Deconstructing Gender and Leadership

Session 3 (5/14/21) Expanding Identity to Values and Strengths

Session 4 (5/21/21) Cracking the Confidence Code

Session 5 (5/28/21) Cultivating Resilience

Session 6 (6/4/21) Building Inclusive Organizations

Session 7 (6/11/21) Creating Change through Community

Session 8 (6/18/21) Sustaining a Movement

• To look at something in a new wayReframing

• To avoid or go around obstaclesNavigating

• To create change for self and othersAdvocating

Amplify Skills

Your “Why” for Amplify

Step 1: Journal (Prep for Breakouts)•Why did you apply to Amplify? •How can you use your superpower to help achieve your “why” for the program?


Step 2: Zoom Breakouts•Why did you apply to Amplify? •How can you use your superpower to help you achieve your “why” for the program?


Group 1•Corinne• Jenni P.•Kati

Breakout GroupsGroup 3•Savannah• Jane•Nicole• Julia

Group 2• Jen D.•Betsy•Susan

Group 4• Dvora• Kate• Valerie

Group 5• Josephine• Tia• Emma

Step 3: Debrief in Large Group•Head ‐ What did you think?•Heart ‐ How did it make you feel?•Hand ‐ What can you apply to your Lead role?


Lunch

Amplify Practice

Gender Dynamics

What is Gender?1. Based on assigned sex at birth

• Male = Boy, Man, Masculine• Female = Girl, Woman, Feminine

2. Socially‐constructed roles and behaviors3. Tied to systems of power and oppression

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AFP membership is 70% female, but 4 out of 5senior fundraising positions are held by men.

Among CASE 50 Institutions, only 26%are headed by female Chief Advancement Officers.

2018 statistics reported by the Educational Advisory Board and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

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Gender accounts for a 10% difference

in salaries between maleand female fundraisers.

$15,000-20,000Average amount that female fundraisers

are paid less than male fundraisers

AFP Report: The Impact of Gender on Fundraising Salaries 2014‐2018

Inside: Acceptable behaviors, roles, attitudes, ways of being

Outside: Unacceptable behaviors, roles, attitudes, ways of being

Inside the BoxOutside the Box

IdeaBoardz: Online Sticky Notes






Boxed In by Idealized Femininity

Boxed Out by Idealized Masculinity

Journal (Private Reflection)In what ways have you practiced each of the Amplify Skills (reframing, navigating, and advocating) to manage gender dynamics?

Amplify

• To look at something in a new wayReframing

• To avoid or go around obstaclesNavigating

• To create change for self and othersAdvocating

Amplify Skills

Amplify Lead Role

Roles & Responsibilities1. Recruit and retain 4‐6 Amplify participants2. Serve as point‐of‐contact for Amplify participants3. Schedule and facilitate weekly group meetings 4. Send reminders, manage technology, and follow‐up with absent

participants5. Establish and maintain Amplify Aspirations for group sessions 6. Troubleshoot issues that may arise with the program or within the group7. Ensure Amplify participants complete surveys and evaluations8. Serve as a positive role model for CASE, Amplify, and home institution9. Demonstrate high levels of interpersonal competence, cross‐cultural

sensitivity, and professionalism

Exercise

Potential Participants

1. Diversity is key• race, generation, level, functional area, etc.

2. Coordinate with other Leads• present and past

3. Break into 2 invite lists• first and second

BreakSee you at the reception!

Reception

Welcome Amplify Leads Past & Present

• Fun stuff

• Breakout rooms (2 rounds)

• Mighty Networks introduction

What was the best part about being a Lead?

Colleen 1Georgia 1Kate L. 1Susan 1Savannah 1Liliana 1

Kristina R. 2Kati 2Tia 2Dvora 2Stasia 2Shela 2

Kate N. 3Janna 3Jenni P. 3Josephine 3Jane 3Jen D. 3

Kristina C. 4Cyndi 4Betsy 4Corinne 4Emma 4

Valerie 5Julia 5Nicole 5Janine 5Elyssa 5Louise 5

What was the most surprising/challenging part?

Colleen 1Kate L. 1Susan R. 1Savannah 1Kristina R. 1Louise 1

Georgia 2Kati 2Tia 2Dvora 2Stasia 2

Liliana 3Shela 3Jenni P. 3Josephine 3Jane 3Jen D. 3

Kate N. 4Kristina C. 4Betsy 4Corinne 4Emma 4Janine 4

Janna 5Cyndi 5Valerie 5Julia 5Nicole 5Elyssa 5

AmplifyWomen and Gender Initiative

Day 2 AgendaMorning Session (10 a.m. – Noon)• Teambuilder: PollEverywhere• Lifeline Activity• Facilitation and Small Group Dynamics

Afternoon Session (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)• Participant Selection• Closing Activity

1. Go to POLLEV.COM2. Enter username DARTMOUTH3. Select JOIN4. Complete the activity

Lifeline Activity

• List 5‐10 of your most significant life events

• Draw a timeline and plot as highs or lows

• Put a star next to the events that led you to who you are today

InstructionsLifeline Activity

Time





1. Growing up in Michigan2. Losing my mom3. Moving to Chicago4. Getting married5. Having my boys6. Getting a divorce7. Lessons of self reliance8. Surviving cancer9. Living my best life; smooth sailing

Significant Life Events





Journal (Private Reflection)1. What role does gender play in

your lifeline?2. When did you use any of the

Amplify skills (reframing, navigating, advocating) to get where you are today?

Amplify

Zoom Breakouts

Share one of the following:1. The role of gender on your life2. A reframe/navigate/advocate example3. A general reflection on the activity

Group 1: Amy• Josephine• Kati• Corinne• Jen D.• Betsy

Breakout GroupsMain Session: Alexis• Valerie• Julia• Emma• Nicole• Kate• Jenni P.

Group 2: Patricia• Jane• Susan• Tia• Dvora• Savannah

Facilitation

• Setting the stage for successForming

• Clash of styles and temperamentStorming

• Resolution and appreciationNorming

• Achievement of goalsPerforming

• Group comes to an endAdjourning

Stages of Group Development

Tuckman, B. (1977). Stages of Small Group Development.

CONSTRUCTIVE

• Cooperating• Clarifying• Inspiring• Harmonizing• Risk Taking• Process Checking

Group BehaviorsDESTRUCTIVE

• Dominating• Rushing• Withdrawing• Discounting• Digressing• Blocking






During your second session, you notice that one of your participants appears distant. She shares that the presentation wasn't inclusive in its representation of men. Moreover, she thought some of the comments made were male bashing and pushing the feminist agenda too much. What do you do? (Come up with 2‐3 options)

Group 1: But I’m not a feminist

One of your participants holds a senior position in the organization, higher than anyone else in your group. You notice that she's holding back because she doesn't want to overly influence the discussion. However, whenever she shares her thoughts, they are so insightful that the group truly benefits. What do you do? (Come up with 2‐3 options)

Group 2: The expert in the room

Earlier in the week, the country is gripped by another national tragedy involving political violence. The topic for the week's discussion ‐ women's leadership ‐ doesn't match the energy of your participants who seem quiet and depleted. You're also worried about the BIPOC women in the group. What do you do? (Come up with 2‐3 options)

Group 3: Off topic

One of your participants shares that she was abused as a child. In an effort to support her, participants share painful stories about coming out to their family, domestic violence, and sexual assault. As the meeting time comes to an end, you want to wrap up the conversation in a positive way. What do you do? (Come up with 2‐3 options)

Group 4 & 5: The speed of trust

Lunch

Participant Selection

• Diversity of group (levels, roles, age, departments, ethnicity, etc.)

• Think about those who expressed interest in Amplify

• Time commitment• Impact on organization• Personality and style• Commitment level

• Look outside your area• Don’t include your boss or people who report to you

• Make sure you understand the program

• Talk to colleagues if more than one Lead at your institution

• Don’t ask all your best friends• Have a plan• What else?

Things to Consider

3/18/21: Put together your draft invite lists• Share with your supervisor, internal HR, and/or senior leadership team

• Include a rationale for each• Be prepared to go back and forth

4/1/21: Send out first batch of invites with a due date• Send out reminders• Extend additional invites

4/16/21: Participant registration due 4/30/21: Amplify program launch date

Suggested Process and Timeline

1. Refine and update potential list of participants2. Draft an initial recruitment strategy with timeline

3/18/21: Get approval for list

• Who needs to approve it? By when?

4/1/21: Send out invites

• Do you have a first and second invite list?

4/16/21: Participant registration due

• When is your internal deadline to meet this one?

4/30/21: Amplify program launch date

Journal

Online Lead Trainings

4/2/21: Online Program Orientation

4/9/21: Review Sessions 3 and 4



Closing

Get and Give1. What did you get from the women at the retreat?2. What will you give to the women in your group?3. Note: We will share as part of our closing activity.

Journal

What did you get from the women at the retreat?What will you give to the women in your group?

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