Multi-Ethnic Community Leadership and Development
Empowering leaders from minority communities with the skills they need to create lasting change and impact, and helping the wider community understand and welcome its neighbors.
Leadership and capacity building
The Multi-Ethnic Project
Since August 2014, Cultural Diversity Resources has focused on a community innovation project titled Leadership and Capacity Building of Multi-Ethnic Communities in Collaboration with Community Partners, made possible through a Bush Foundation community innovation grant.
A needs assessment of ethnic nonprofits and groups in 2013 highlighted challenges around the lack of infrastructure, support, and resources among ethnic nonprofits to meet the needs of their communities, which reflect a higher percentage of the population living with racial, social, and economic disparities.
Regular monthly meetings and community forums foster ongoing dialogue and exchange of ideas. Together, community stakeholders identify overlaps or gaps in services and better align their resources to promote a more equitable frame for civic engagement.
Key activities
- Foster and build communication and connections among ethnic nonprofits and groups, community key stakeholders, and local funders to develop partnerships for inclusive, equitable, and sustainable collective impact.
- Develop a common vision, mission, and goals for efforts to reduce racial, social, and economic disparities in collaboration with community partners.
- Create a coalition of diverse partners to reduce barriers, enhance access to community decision-making processes, and cultivate funding support so ethnic nonprofits become more equitable, effective, and sustainable.
- Host community forums and regular monthly meetings that foster ongoing dialogue and exchange of ideas.
- Establish a steering committee and a fundraising committee, and form action teams to develop and implement work plans.
- Develop multicultural communication strategies that build trust, skills, and support across participants and funders.
Diversity education and training
Customized training for your organization
Customized diversity training and skill building is just a few clicks away. Employers, educators, and the community benefit from professionally trained speakers on diversity issues and topics. This program also assists and collaborates with area nonprofits and other groups on various projects and activities.
- Customized diversity training and skill building for employers, educators, and the community
- Diversity information on demographics, ethnic groups, and cultural activities in the Fargo-Moorhead area
- Cultural presentations and cultural profiles
- A speakers bureau on diversity issues and inclusion
Frequently asked questions
Who is this program for?
Leaders and volunteers of ethnic nonprofits and community groups who want to strengthen their organizations, emerging leaders from minority communities, and businesses, schools, and agencies that want diversity and cultural awareness training.
What does nonprofit leadership training cover?
The skills leaders from minority communities need to create lasting change: organizational infrastructure, fundraising, partnerships, communication, and civic engagement, developed through CDR's Multi-Ethnic Project and the Multicultural Alliance.
How do I book a diversity training or speaker for my organization?
Use the form on this page or call the CDR office. Trainings are customized to your group and can include cultural presentations, demographic information, and skill building.
Is there a fee?
Leadership and capacity-building activities for Multicultural Alliance members are free. Diversity trainings and presentations for businesses and agencies are quoted based on length and group size; ask us for details.
Get started
Ask about leadership development or book a training
Tell us whether you are an emerging leader, an ethnic nonprofit, or an organization that wants diversity training. We will follow up with next steps.