Debunking Myths and Removing Barriers to Equitable Change
Learn how to debunk common myths that could hinder how your foundation advances equity. Hear how you can enhance operational efficiencies and help nonprofit partners to increase impact, furthering your collective efforts in your community.
What You'll Take Away
- Awareness of common equity barriers and how to address them in your institution
- How to build efficiency in your work and support nonprofit partners’ in their own journeys
Who Should Attend
Staff and board members of interested community foundations.
Speaker
Heather Lenz, Founder, Sangfroid Strategy
Heather Lenz has a mission to help clients deliver great services that are sustainable and practical to implement. Her passion for marrying innovative problem-solving with effective implementation is rooted in a unique blend of design thinking, evaluation, data-driven strategy, systems change, and organizational development. She has led initiatives across various sectors including government, nonprofits, public-private partnerships, and cross-industry efforts on a local, state, and national level. Her work has helped clients assess landscapes, measure impact, identify disparities in outcomes, and track progress toward equity at systemic and organizational levels. Leveraging data analytics and technology, Heather has pioneered new ways for organizations to take data-driven approaches as they consider their long-term impact strategy. Heather has a dual bachelor’s degree in Human Communication and Sociology, a Master’s degree in Human-Environmental Studies with an emphasis on Nonprofit Administration and Leadership, and several certifications, including DEI, Project Management, and Design Thinking, among others. These inform a holistic approach to her work, rooted in evidence-based practice. She serves on the Entrepreneur Organization’s Cleveland Chapter’s board, does pro bono work for small nonprofits, and serves as a mentor. Sangfroid Strategy, which she founded, is a recipient of the Weatherhead 100 awards, and she has received the Society for the Advancement of Consulting Creativity and Innovation Award and the Smart Business’ Progressive Entrepreneur Award, accolades that celebrate her innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.
This program is part of the Midwest Partnership Series, a collaboration between IPA, Council of Michigan Foundations, Philanthropy Missouri, and Philanthropy Ohio.
