Purpose: The Equity Accelerator for Youth Development (EAYD) aims to build community and sector advocacy for BIPOC leaders to expand equity in Metro Detroit’s out-of-school time sector. By strengthening belonging, building political power, and cultivating collaborative leadership efforts, we aim to influence systems that impact the youth providers serve.
Program Benefits:
1. Professional development skills related to advocacy
2. Stipend for participation
3. Group of peers and network
4. Transferable skill-building
Ideal Candidate & Requirements:
Youth-serving Nonprofit organizations in the Metro Detroit area who identify as:
1. BIPOC founders, executive directors, and/or BIPOC leaders with financial decision-making responsibilities (grant writing, grant/budget administration, grant fundraising, advocacy, etc.) within an organization.
2. BIPOC leaders who have an interest in developing a shared advocacy agenda for out-of-school time systems in the Detroit area
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. I don’t identify as a BIPOC leader, but my program serves BIPOC youth. Am I able to apply?
A. The EAYD is designed explicitly for BIPOC leaders and staff. We would be happy to connect you with additional resources that may serve you.
Q. I don’t identify as a BIPOC leader, but my program director does, are they allowed to apply?
A. The EAYD is designed explicitly for BIPOC leaders and staff. We would be happy to connect you with additional resources that may serve you.
Q. I don’t identify as a BIPOC leader, but I am preparing to transition from my role, am I able to send the BIPOC staff person who would serve as the next leader.
A. No, unfortunately, this accelerator is designed for those who are already knee-deep in their roles. We would love to connect with that person in some other capacity.
Q. I know I will be absent for one of the cohort meetings is it okay to send another team member in my spot?
A. No, unfortunately, one of the goals of the accelerator is to build community and a strong sense of belonging amongst cohort members. We have further instructions for the allowance of being absent from cohort meetings for those accepted into the program.
Q. Who is on your selection and design committee?
A. The selection and design committee consist of YDRC’s staff, coaches, trainers, and a group of peers who serve on the Network and Advocacy Advisory Committee
For more information about the Equity Accelerator: please email Alandra at alandra@detroitydrc.org or Kiylise at kiylise@detroitydrc.org
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