Feeling stuck on reaching diverse populations with your programs? Trying to get more folks from your team on board with updating policies? This webinar is for you! On April 23rd, OUT Maine and The Onion Foundation will host “Building Inclusive Organizations: The Basics,” a 101-level public webinar meant to introduce organizations and individuals to the fundamentals of running inclusive programs. We’ll be making the case for why such work is urgent and deeply needed in Maine.

This webinar is part of a comprehensive slate of training opportunities offered in partnership between OUT Maine and the Onion Foundation in 2026 to support Maine’s nonprofits in developing LGBTQIA2S+ programming, policies, and spaces.

Registration is free and open to ALL Nonprofit organizations.

For more information, contact OUT Maine at program@outmaine.org


Nonprofits do amazing work supporting their communities and increasing access to the arts and environment for Mainers. In recognition of the unique role nonprofits can play in their communities as trusted third spaces, and in light of increasing hostility aimed at LGBTQIA2S+ identities and support systems nationwide, the Onion Foundation and OUT Maine are partnering for a third year to offer a range of training options, designed to help Maine’s nonprofits serve queer community members with the support of an aligned network of peers. For information on training opportunities, visit 

OUT Maine and The Onion Foundation will host “Building Inclusive Organizations: The Basics,” a 101-level public webinar meant to introduce organizations and individuals to the fundamentals of running inclusive programs, why such work is urgent and deeply needed in Maine.

Building Inclusive Organizations: The Basics - a webinar with OUT Maine

Leading Inclusive Organizations through Policy, Reflection, and Growth

Inclusive organizations are built through caring communities, constructive policies, and engaging reflection. This session will use a case study to see how creating inclusive policies within an organization can help resolve workplace and youth conflicts. Attendees will have time to work with others to reflect on policies they have at their organization that address youth needs, leave gaps, and review procedures for addressing conflicts.

This webinar is part of a 4 part series hosted by OUT Maine and The Onion Foundation. These 

 are designed for participants who have already completed an OUT Maine cohort or have comparable expertise. Explore new, specific topics that build upon the skills you’ve already learned. These workshops are a great option for previous cohort participants who are looking to continue learning in community. 

Advanced Workshops are capped at 50 attendees. Open to any Maine nonprofit professional.

Contact OUT Maine with questions at program@outmaine.org

This virtual session for Maine nonprofit professionals will use a case study to explore how inclusive policies within an organization can resolve workplace and youth conflicts. Attendees will work peer-to-peer to reflect on their organization's policies and review procedures for addressing conflicts. 


Leading Inclusive Organizations through Policy, Reflection, and Growth - Advanced Webinar with OUT Maine

How do we connect our inclusive policies to action? The 

 recorded that only 35.7% of high school students saw adults in their school address conflict and bullying in a positive way to help students (2025). To better address bullying, negative language, and conflict in our programs, this session will focus on how gender can become a tool of separation and oppression through personal and narrative reflections. Additionally, attendees will practice interrupting bias through role-play using the IQEE model (interrupt, question, educate, echo). Attendees will leave this session with practice in interrupting different forms of bias, reflection on how gender can be celebrated, and guidance on how to empathize with the gender diverse experience.

This virtual session for Maine nonprofit professionals will explore how gender can become a tool of separation and oppression, using personal and narrative reflections. Attendees will practice interrupting bias through role-play using the IQEE model (interrupt, question, educate, echo); reflect on how gender can be celebrated; and receive guidance on how to empathize with the gender diverse experience.
