Capacity Building Opportunities
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is committed to helping you scale change faster. We do this through grants, technology and capacity building. With weekly trainings and expert advising we support the CZI community to grow key capacities to unlock greater impact over the long-term.
Our trainings span a wide range of capacity building topics. Each live session is 90-minutes and includes time for Q+A.
Below you can sign-up for upcoming trainings. You can also opt-in to receive monthly invitations about these sessions here.
Past sessions are currently available via our Wistia page. We upload past session recordings within two weeks after they have taken place.
If you would like to attend a CZI community session and need ASL or Spanish interpretation, please let us know at least 7 days prior at capacitybuilding@chanzuckerberg.com.
*The trainers leading these CZI-sponsored sessions are external vendors. The views and advice they will present are based on their deep experience in their respective fields or sectors and do not necessarily represent the views or advice of CZI. Please note that CZI may record their session(s) through Zoom. This means that any visual (if you choose to put your camera on) and audio will be recorded. By registering for this session(s), you consent to being recorded. If you do not wish for your visual and/or audio to be recorded, you can switch off your camera, and/or remain muted throughout the entire session or decide not to register. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact privacy@chanzuckerberg.com.
![Woman seated at table with laptop computer and headphones, participating in CZI Grant Partner Training Session.](https://chanzuckerberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/header-grantee-partners-training-opt.jpg)
You can re-watch any of our past training sessions on our Wistia page.
Communications
Hosted by Cultivate Strategies
![A photograph of a white queer person with short brown hair in a dapper navy suit jacket, a floral shirt, and maroon pocket square. They are smiling in front of a flowy green backdrop with shadows of plants. Headshot by Andrea Arevalo.](https://chanzuckerberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Carla-Aronsohn.png)
![A queer, genderqueer, Arab artist and activist with glasses, a trim beard and a crew cut. They are wearing a floral top and gold dangle earrings. They are standing confidently in front of a flowy green backdrop with shadows of plants. Headshot by Andrea Arevalo.](https://chanzuckerberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Firas-Nasr.png)
Compelling Design in Canva
Trainer: Firas Nasr
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand design principles that will help you create compelling, accessible designs in Canva
- Learn how to set up your Canva account to support you in streamlining your design process
- Practice using Canva advanced features that will captivate your target audience
Thursday, June 13 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
Digital Strategic Planning & Processes
Trainer: Carla Aronsohn
Learning Outcomes:
- Build a digital strategic plan based on your goals
- Learn accessibility considerations in digital plans
- Nail down your approval processes and roles for efficient and sustainable digital strategy
Thursday, June 20 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
Emails that Inspire Action
Trainer: Carla Aronsohn
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand email structure and style that encourages action
- Learn how to write engaging emails and newsletters
- Practice email critique and effective copy editing
Thursday, June 27 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Hosted by Cooperative Impact Lab
![Kemi Oso, a Black Woman with dreadlocks and wearing a white striped shirt, smiling at the camera with an offset mountain backdrop.](https://chanzuckerberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Kemi-Oso-2.png)
![Kate Gage, a White Woman with blonde hair and earrings smiling with a dark striped backdrop.](https://chanzuckerberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Kate-Gage.jpg)
Beyond Hype & Fear: Generative AI Use Cases for Organizing*
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how large language models work
- Hear real world examples of how organizations have incorporated generative AI technology into their work
- Brainstorm applicable use cases at your organization
Thursday, July 11 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
Intro to Prompt Engineering*
Learning Outcomes:
- Open an account at OpenAI (if applicable) and practice using ChatGPT
- Practice writing prompts
- Develop skills for iterating on prompting results
Thursday, July 18 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
Integrating Generative AI at Your Organization*
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the four stages of GenAI organizational adoption
- Learn best practices for an internal AI policy
- Create a plan for integration
Thursday, July 25 @ 9:30-11am PT / 12:30-2pm ET
* These sessions will include an optional breakout room element.