What's a worker self-directed nonprofit? The Sustainble Economies Law Center defines this as a nonprofit organization in which all workers have the power to influence the programs in which they work, the conditions of their workplace, their own career paths, and the direction of the organization as a whole. SELC's experience practicing worker self-direction and an emerging body of research both show that distributing leadership throughout an organization can create organizations that are more effective at advancing their mission, more adaptable and responsive to complex systems, more accountable to their communities, and more equitable and fun places to work! Read more here.
During this webinar, Participants will reflect on common challenges within nonprofit organizations and learn how implementing dynamic, democratic, work self-governance can provide solutions. Folks will leave this webinar understanding how to create a relationship with their Board of Directors that empowers staff to have autonomy to remain responsive to the needs of their community. Lead by the Sustainable Economies Law Center, speakers will also provide an overview of how management within self-directed organizations function.
Presenters:
- Simon Mont, Organizational Design Fellow, Sustainable Economies Law Center. Simon supports the Worker Co-op and Grassroots Finance Programs at SELC. His main focus is on increasing our collective capacity to embody democracy, liberation, and empowerment in our organizations while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness. He also supports the Center’s Internal Resilience Circle.
- Sue Bennett, Director of Operations & Miscellaneous Stuff, Sustainable Economies Law Center. Sue ensures the organization's office space and internal operations contribute to the wellbeing of staff and the effectiveness of the Sustainable Economies Law Center’s programs. Sue has spent 25 years working in the nonprofit sector in a variety of program and administrative roles. When not reading a book, she is searching for a camping spot near the ocean or in a forest.