The Equity | Impact Center Programs
The Equity | Impact Center programs and services are designed and implemented under two strategic priorities:
- Equity-Centered – programs and services designed to directly address the systemic inequities in our community, and
- Impact-Driven – programs and services designed to support and sustain efforts that address systemic inequities in our community.
EIC PROGRAMS
THE TRANSFORMATIVE LEADER AWARD PROGRAM
The Transformative Leader Award program is an award and leadership development program for leaders addressing systemic inequity through social, cultural, economic, or community-based solutions. This is an 8-month leadership development program for social justice and nonprofit leaders. The program is designed to both recognize leaders for their work and support them in building strategies that navigate existing barriers and lead to sustainable change. Leaders from all sectors are invited to apply including but not limited to nonprofit organizations, philanthropic organizations, social impact businesses, community groups, corporations, academic institutions, and government and political leaders. Learn more.
THE SCALE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The SCALE Fellowship is a program designed in partnership with Limelight Creative, to provide individualized artist development and entrepreneurial skill-building curriculum. The program provides intentional opportunities for Black women in music to connect, share, learn, grow, and collaborate. Each cohort will accept up to 8 participants and provide Fellows with a financial award for acceptance into the program along with additional funds for: equipment, technology, business development, recording, branding, and legal support. Learn more.
THE CREATIVE IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
The Creative in Residence program uses a people-centered approach that prioritizes racial equity and social justice, recognizing the intersection of how systemic inequities impact individuals both because of who they are, but also the work they do (intersectional identity). In order to make a real impact and move towards positive change, solutions must incorporate equitable practices and prioritize decision-making principles that do not perpetuate the systemic inequities that have historically harmed our communities. If solutions do not prioritize racial equity while recognizing and addressing socio-economic status, gender, sexuality, ability, and other identities, they will not work. Learn more.
FULL CIRCLE NON-PROFIT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
The Full Circle Nonprofit Accelerator is an intensive 14-week program that combines workshops, coaching, networking, and a pitch event to build awareness in the community. Full Circle is the signature program of SVP Pittsburgh implemented in partnership with the Equity | Impact Center. SVP Pittsburgh and the Equity | Impact Center recognize how hard our nonprofit leaders are working to make an impact and this program provides the knowledge, resources, and skills they need to implement strategies for growth and sustainability. Learn more.
THE EIC INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
About the Equity | Impact Center Institute
The Equity | Impact Center Institute is designed to provide customized strategic support to social impact organizations that are working to be more efficient and sustainable. Institute members have access to strategic expertise and guidance through an expert-led program model designed to comprehensively and holistically meet the needs of the organization, team, and leader. Institute members will engage in strategy sessions to determine goals and priorities and develop an Institute Roadmap to guide their work. Monthly work sessions and continuous access to our experts, resources, reporting, and materials will bolster solutions and implementation strategies.
The EIC Institute provides :
A community for collective learning and resource sharing
Customized strategic support to organizations with growth and sustainability goals
Proven strategies, frameworks, and methodologies for goal setting and strategic implementation
Curated research and data on current trends and promising practices
An affirming space for leadership growth and development through coaching, mentoring, and intentionally designed curricula
Connect with us to schedule an EIC Institute information session to learn more.