Stories from the Change Network

Read inspirational stories about the Change Network, tips and best practices about diversity, equity, and inclusion for civic and cultural workers, and our newest tools for change management.

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Authentic Youth Engagement: How Te Manawa Built Real Relationships

Learn how Te Manawa used the OF/BY/FOR ALL approach to get specific about who they mean when they describe a community to build real relationships with teens.

Titania Veda, ConsultantDec 16, 2019 8:00 AM

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How a library created a space to pray and learn with Somali families

Learn about the wake-up call for librarians at Dakota County Library that helped them connect with a new and growing population - Somali families.

Titania Veda, ConsultantNov 1, 2019 7:00 AM

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Meet Our New Wave and our New Community Catalyst, Mateo Mossey

OF/BY/FOR ALL is growing. Meet the ten bold organizations joining the Change Network and our new Community Catalyst, Mateo Mossey.

Nina Simon, OF/BY/FOR ALL FounderSep 30, 2019 7:00 AM

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How Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center Built Community Trust

Learn about how First Wave Member Niagra Falls Undersground Railroad Heritage Center used OF/BY/FOR ALL's framework to build community trust.

Titania Veda, ConsultantAug 19, 2019 7:00 AM

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Is Your Organization Ready for Full-Scale Change? Check Your Readiness.

Take the OF/BY/FOR ALL Change Network readiness check. It's a 3-minute quiz you can use to get a sense of how ready for change your organization is.

Nina Simon, OF/BY/FOR ALL FounderJul 22, 2019 7:00 AM

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How Trinity Rep Used Community Dialogue to Break Down Barriers

Learn how First Wave Change Network member Trinity Repertory Theatre fostered dialogue to involve and reflect their diverse community in Providence.

Lauren Benetua, StaffJul 8, 2019 7:00 AM

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Who’s Coming? A New Toolkit on Respectful Audience Surveying

In this toolkit, you’ll find step-by-step tools to help you write a survey, share it with a truly random slice of your audience, and analyze the results.

Nina Simon, OF/BY/FOR ALL FounderJun 25, 2019 7:00 AM

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Interview with the St. Joseph County Public Library OF/BY/FOR ALL Team

Learn how St. Joseph County Public Library launched many new experiments and initiatives to become of, by, and for the Latinx community in South Bend, IA.

Titania Veda, ConsultantJun 10, 2019 7:00 AM

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How HistoryMiami Empowered LGBTQ+ Youth with a Project OF and BY Them

Learn how Change Network member History Miami co-created a youth-led exhibition with trans youth in their community.

Titania Veda, ConsultantMay 13, 2019 7:00 AM

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What Oakland Symphony Learned When its Community Held it Accountable

Learn how Change Network member Oakland Symphony grappled with community accountability in its 2018 Ghost Ship Concerto.

Nina Simon, OF/BY/FOR ALL FounderApr 29, 2019 7:00 AM

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How ARTZ Philadelphia Adopted an OF/BY/FOR Lens

For ARTZ Philadelphia, change began with a single question: “How could you expect us to feel welcome if your programs are all in English?”

Titania Veda, ConsultantApr 15, 2019 7:00 AM

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Announcing the OF/BY/FOR ALL Second Wave

Meet the second wave of our growing global community of organizations in the OF/BY/FOR ALL Change Network who are building a more inclusive world.

Lauren Benetua, StaffApr 3, 2019 7:00 AM

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