Hosted in partnership with Grantmakers of Oregon and SW Washington (GOSW), this 7.5-hour training is a robust introduction to the wide world of gender specifically tailored for those in the philanthropic sector! A nuanced understanding of gender and intersectionality is increasingly important for funders. From book bans to the #metoo movement to the fall of Roe v. Wade, to legislation in many states targeting queer and trans folks – gender injustice is all around us, demanding our attention, understanding and action.

This learning series will be most generative for folks who are open-hearted, curious and enjoy learning in a group. Together, we’ll unpack gender in a welcoming, shame-free, informal setting. We’ll cover core concepts, key terms, Oregon-specific data, current events and interrelated forms of justice and oppression. These workshops have a mix of facilitator-led content, individual exercises, small group discussions and Q&A. There is very little homework between sessions.

Gender Justice Fundamentals is designed for folks of any gender who are beginner to intermediate in their understanding of the topic. If you’ve taken an intro to gender/women’s studies class in the last ten years, this content will probably be mostly review for you. But if you aren’t quite certain what the difference is between gender identity or gender expression – or how sexism relates to other forms of oppression – this training is a great place to start!

This is part 1 of a 2-part series. The second part, Deep Dives, takes gender justice to a new level through learning from experts in the field and is a great fit for folks who are more advanced in their gender justice knowledge or have already completed Gender Justice Fundamentals.

*Logistical details shared after registration. Lunch, snacks and breaks are provided.

Speakers

• Emily Evans is the principal consultant of a boutique gender justice consulting firm. Before, she served as executive director of the Women’s Foundation of Oregon for seven years where she co-authored the Count Her In report and companion policy briefs. Emily has dedicated her career to unearthing and dismantling the many ways that gender injustice harms us all.
• Sirius Bonner is the executive director of INTERSECT, a new intersectional gender justice organization in Oregon. Across the country, Sirius is a noted speaker, trainer and facilitator. Previously, Sirius brought her leadership and expertise to her role as vice president of equity and inclusion at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette. Sirius has led institutional equity work in higher education and consulted with a diverse group of organizations.

Please contact Danielle Crystal with any questions.