Find and register for upcoming events hosted by Elevate Destinations to learn, share and connect with other members of the travel and nonprofit industry.

Please note that we are transitioning our in-person workshop series to a webinar series in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about our webinar series or to suggest an idea for a workshop, please don’t hesitate to reach out to katherine@elevatedestinations.com. 

POWER DYNAMICS ON DONOR TRIPS – WEBINAR

This session will cover topics including:

• What do we have to gain or lose by talking about power and privilege on donor trips?
• What are some of the barriers that trip leaders face having these conversations?
• What tools and language help facilitate these conversations with donors in a productive and nurturing manner?
• How do you connect your donor trip to your institution’s theory of change?

Guest speakers:

Renee Saedi: Renee is the Champions for Equality Program Manager at Global Fund for Women, one of the leading organizations advancing women’s rights around the globe. Elevate Destinations has worked with Global Fund for Women for 10 + years. We have all been continually impressed with the integrity and thoughtfulness which they bring to their journeys. 

Dr. Anu Taranath: Dr. Anu is an accomplished educator and facilitator in the space of diversity, equity, and social change. She has filled a huge gap in the travel industry by bringing her skill set into this area and unpacking issues of power and privilege as it pertains to travel.

WHEN: May 21, 2020 – 2 – 3:15 pm EDT
WHERE: Zoom!
COST: $12
REGISTER: Click HERE

THE TRIP DEBRIEF; FUNDAMENTAL FACILITATION TIPS, SKILLS, & IDEAS 

This webinar will cover topics including:

• What makes a trip debrief one of our most powerful tools to enhance learning, engagement, and impact?
• Learn core facilitation skills to create thoughtful and productive dialogue.
• Explore tools and resources to help support the important discussions we want to facilitate with sensitivity and skill.

Guest speaker:

Dr. Anu Taranath: Dr. Anu is an accomplished educator and facilitator in the space of diversity, equity, and social change. She has filled a huge gap in the travel industry by bringing her skill set into this area and unpacking issues of power and privilege as it pertains to travel.

WHEN:  June 3, 2020, 2 – 3:15 pm EDT
WHERE: Zoom!
COST: $12
REGISTER: Click HERE

SOCIAL MEDIA & IMPACT TRAVEL

How do we ensure travels are truly transformative and individually meaningful in an age of instant gratification on social media? What role do influencers play in this and how can we help to realign to the “transformative travel” phenomenon?

WHEN: June 2020
WHERE: Boston, MA – address coming soon
COST: $20 with snacks and drinks included
REGISTER: Coming soon — check back for the registration link!

ADDRESSING THE INTANGIBLE ASPECTS OF TRIP PLANNING

How do we unpack the elements of trip design that have nothing to do with logistics?

WHEN: September 15, 2020
WHERE: NYC- address coming soon
COST: $20 with a meal included
REGISTER: Coming soon — check back for the registration link!

TRAVEL AND ADVOCACY CONNECTING SYSTEMS OF TRAVEL TO CHANGE

How do we in the industry connect systems of travel to change? How do you bring advocacy into your travel planning process and build political will with your trip?

WHEN: September 17, 2020
WHERE: Washington, DC – address coming soon
COST: $20 with a meal included
REGISTER: Coming soon — check back for the registration link!