OPEN FOR ALL LEARN ABOUT THE YMCA’S EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS (ERG)

Ensure Access and Inclusion

Community Engagement with Target Populations

Staff and Volunteer Leadership

Development

Building Bridges Between

Communities

YMCA Capacity Building

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Staff and Volunteer Leadership Development ERGs make intentional efforts towards continuous learning and growth in advancing inclusion within the Y’s career pipeline. ERGs ensure staff and volunteer leaders are reflective of and trusted within the communities they serve and as a peer support network. ERGs support recruitment and retention efforts that are inclusive of all dimensions of diversity and leverage the strength of each individual's uniqueness. YMCA Capacity Building ERGs support organizational knowledge building and strategic engagement aimed at meeting diverse community needs, addressing demographic shifts and strengthening communities. ERGs advise Ys advancement of diversity and inclusion through policies, brand, governance and operational practices. Community Engagement with Target Populations ERGs identify target populations with which Ys wish to further engage. ERGs use existing community assets to deepen relationships and commitment with underserved and under-represented communities. ERGs connect with diverse individuals , Ys and community partners to develop long-term engagement strategies with target populations. Building Bridges Between Communities ERGs serve as a space for people to learn and better understand one another to create inclusive spaces and strengthen communities. ERGs support each other and the movement through the identification of Y’s needs and leverage support in target areas. Ys see the ERGs as a bridge builder between individuals, groups and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion in Action with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

For more information, visit the Diversity & Inclusion section on Exchange at yexchange.org/DiversityInclusion.

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Ensure Access, Inclusion & Engagement

through Staff &

Volunteer Leadership

African-American Resource Network

Asian Leadership Network

Emerging Leaders

Resource Network

Gay, Lesbian,

Bisexual & Transgender

Resource Network

Hispanic-Latino

Leadership Network

Women’s Leadership Resource Network

EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS

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Mission: The African American Resource Network (AARN) was organized to provide leadership development of African Americans in the YMCA movement, and, more specifically, for career and personal development, networking, training, and mentoring. Membership Benefits: Regional Networking events; Access to resource information – including scholarships; Webinars.

ASIAN LEADERSHIP NETWORK (ALN)

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The Asian Leadership Network (ALN) is a nationwide community of YMCA Asian & Pacific Islander (API) staff, volunteers, and their allies who share information and resources through social activities and online experiences.

Our goal is to advance the career development of Asian-Pacific Islanders by empowering their rise in the Movement through advocacy, networking, and mentoring.

The Fred Hoshiyama Asian Leadership Scholarship Fund is a collaborative effort between the ALN and YMCA of the USA’s Diversity and Inclusion department. The purpose of the Fund is to encourage and empower

professional development for API staff.

EMERGING LEADERS RESOURCE NETWORK The Emerging Leaders Resource Network (ELRN) is for all Y employees that wish to grow and develop within the Y movement.

Our Mission: The mission of ELRN is to cultivate and prepare a diverse group of emerging leaders to fill critical roles within their YMCAs and across our nation to ensure the sustainability and success of the Y movement.

ELRN develops our members through tools and resources such as:

•Connecting Y professionals together in strategic and meaningful ways

•Workshops, webinars and conversations to build relationships within local communities

•Advocacy initiatives within the local YMCA organizations

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GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER RESOURCE NETWORK GLBTRN Mission: The GLBT Resource Network (GLBTRN) works so all GLBT individuals are safe, welcomed and valued so that they can fully advance the mission of the Y.

Membership Benefits: Webinars; Ready-to-Use Toolkits and other networking opportunities!

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Hispanic Latino Leadership Network HLLN Objectives of the Network • Identify and promote the development of current and

emerging YMCA Hispanic/Latino leaders to assume leadership roles.

• Identify the most critical YMCA groups and recruit key individuals who will advocate for HLLN priorities.

Member Benefits • Access to “El Grito” newsletter containing information

about personal/professional development, upcoming events, news from across the movement and more.

• Opportunity to join our Professional Development Program and learn along side your peers across the country.

• Volunteer opportunities in HLLN subcommittees.

Highlights “El Grito” Newsletter HLLN Professional Development Program Over 1000 Members!

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP RESOURCE NETWORK (WLRN)

MISSION: WLRN empowers all Y women to discover & maximize their unique talents and strength to reach their full potential.

Member Benefits: WLRN MEMBERS RECEIVE opportunities to discover and maximize their full potential.

2015 HIGHLIGHTS!

• Quarterly Webinars

• Online book club & discussion forum

• Development/career pathing

• WLRN Newsletter/blog

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BUILDING COMMUNITY Local Employee Resource Groups

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Minneapolis

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Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Boston

Nashville

Charlotte

San Antonio

Kansas City San Francisco

Los Angeles

Columbus

Hartford

1. YMCA of San Francisco, CA 2. YMCA of Greater Los Angeles,

CA 3. YMCA of Greater Indianapolis,

IN 4. YMCA of Greater Boston, MA 5. YMCA of Greater Twin Cities,

MN 6. YMCA of Greater Kansas City,

MO 7. YMCA of Greater Charlotte, NC 8. YMCA of Greater Rochester, NY 9. YMCA of the Capital District 10. YMCA of Greater Cleveland, OH 11. YMCA of Central Ohio, OH 12. YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, PA 13. YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity,

PA 14. YMCA of Middle Tennessee, TN 15. YMCA of Greater San Antonio,

TX 16. YMCA of Greater Seattle, WA 17. YMCA of Greater Hartford, CT 18. YMCA of Central Connecticut

Coast, CT 19. YMCA of Honolulu, HI

Indianapolis

Rochester

Albany

Cleveland New Haven

Honolulu

Seattle

Minneapolis

St. Paul

Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Boston

Nashville

Charlotte

San Antonio

Kansas City San Francisco

Los Angeles

Columbus

Hartford

HOW ARE EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS USED?

ALSO…

• Inform strategic direction

• Help reach communities

• Provide inspiration for staff/volunteers

• Create points of connection

• Demonstrate the Ys commitment to having staff and volunteers who represent the community

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YMCA EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS

• ERGs are strategically engaged in diversity, inclusion and global engagement and contribute tool and resource development

• ERGs engage staff and volunteers through webinars, regional events and professional development programs

• ERGs present at HR Forum and the Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience (EMLE)

• Collaboration with Youth Development/Healthy Living for participation at the 2014 Program Expo

• Local ERG chapters have doubled since 2013

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THAT’S GREAT! HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

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HOW TO JOIN

To join these groups, please complete the following steps:

• Click on "My Profile" in the upper right-hand of the webpage

• Click on the "Special Interests" tab

• Check the boxes of the Employee Resource Group(s) you are interested in joining!

To receive alerts about Diversity & Inclusion - including our six Employee Resource Groups - please complete the following steps:

• Click on "My Profile" in the upper right-hand of the webpage

• Click on the "Alerts" tab

• Check the box labeled "Diversity & Inclusion"

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By becoming a member, you can respond to blog posts and contribute to the discussion board. In addition, you will receive

alerts about upcoming ERG events!