Schedule-At-A-Glance
Opening Session: January 12-14, 2026
Phase 1 Training faciliatated by the Racial Equity Institute
Read more about what all is included in REI's trainings here
Session 2: February 13, 2026 (Virtual Webinar from 1:30-2:30pm CT)
The Legal Landscape of DEI Today faciliated by the Racial Equity Group
Session 3: March 3, 2026 (Virtual Webinar from 1:30-2:30pm CT)
Collaborative participant-selected topic facilitated by The Bridgespan Group
Bridgespan is open to facilitating webinars on the topics most important to collaborative participants. During registration, you’ll be able to suggest areas of interest for inclusion in these collaborative sessions. Potential topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Equitable Grantmaking
- Race and Place-Based Philanthropy
- Trust-Based Philanthropy
- Field-Building for Systems Change
- Equitable Sourcing, Diligence, and Decision-Making
Session 4: April 8, 2026 (Virtual Webinar from 1:30-2:30pm CT)
Collaborative participant-selected topic facilitated by The Bridgespan Group
Bridgespan is open to facilitating webinars on the topics most important to collaborative participants. During registration, you’ll be able to suggest areas of interest for inclusion in these collaborative sessions. Potential topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Equitable Grantmaking
- Race and Place-Based Philanthropy
- Trust-Based Philanthropy
- Field-Building for Systems Change
- Equitable Sourcing, Diligence, and Decision-Making
Optional Special Session: May 4-6, 2026 at Laity Lodge in Leakey, TX
Grounded Leadership Retreat at H.E. Butt Foundation’s Laity Lodge in Leaky, TX
Grounded is a two-day leadership retreat focused on self and social awareness that is open at a discounted rate to all collaborative participants. The program offers a reflective space for participants to synthesize their collaborative experience as well as explore leadership dynamics, reconnect with purpose and shared values, and activate the cultural energy needed to drive meaningful change. Through hands-on, experiential sessions, participants gain insight into leadership potential and organizational alignment, fostering both individual growth and stronger, more vibrant teams. Grounded is ideal for those seeking to deepen their impact, enhance collaboration, and strengthen organizational culture.
During registration, you will also have the option to add the Grounded Leadership Retreat at a special collaborative member rate of $699 per participant. Any remaining spots will later be made available to PSW members at the full rate of $899.
Closing Session: May 21, 2026 (Virtual Webinar from 1:30-2:30pm CT)
Collaborative participant-selected topic facilitated by The Bridgespan Group
Bridgespan is open to facilitating webinars on the topics most important to collaborative participants. During registration, you’ll be able to suggest areas of interest for inclusion in these collaborative sessions. Potential topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Equitable Grantmaking
- Race and Place-Based Philanthropy
- Trust-Based Philanthropy
- Field-Building for Systems Change
- Equitable Sourcing, Diligence, and Decision-Making