Black-Led Project Trainings
Join us for an interactive, research-driven training that explores the realities of Black-led organizations, the systemic barriers they face, and actionable ways you can support their leadership and vision.
About the Training
This two-hour virtual training is based on Service Never Sleeps’ groundbreaking research report, What Does It Mean to Be Black-Led?, which examines the experiences of Black leaders and the liberatory management practices that help them thrive. Through guided discussion, participant reflection, and actionable strategies, you’ll deepen your understanding of racial equity in organizational leadership and learn how to stand in solidarity with Black-led work.
Format: Live in-person or virtual training (Zoom)
Duration: 4 hours, including Q&A
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit leaders, funders, community advocates, allies, and anyone seeking to advance racial equity in leadership.
| Organization Size | Virtual Pricing | In-Person Pricing |
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Organizations with budgets < $1 million |
Virtual: $6,000
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In-Person: $7,000
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Organizations with budgets between $1 million - $4,999,999 million; and government |
Virtual: $8,000
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In-Person: $9,000
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Organizations, Foundations, and For-Profit Companies with budgets/assets over $5 million |
Virtual: $10,000
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In-Person: $11,000
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What You’ll Learn
By the end of this training, participants will:
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Understand key findings from SNS’s What Does It Mean to Be Black-Led? research.
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Recognize the systemic and structural barriers impacting Black-led organizations.
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Explore real-world examples of liberatory organizational practices.
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Develop concrete allyship strategies to support Black leaders and their work.
Why This Matters
Black-led organizations are essential drivers of social change, yet they are often underfunded, undervalued, and excluded from key decision-making spaces. This training is an opportunity to understand those realities and take intentional action to shift them.
About the Research
Service Never Sleeps conducted a deep study of Black-led organizations in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region, using surveys, interviews, and focus groups to capture lived experiences. The findings reveal both the challenges and the opportunities for systemic change, offering a roadmap for funders, allies, and partner organizations to advance racial justice in leadership.