In this off-site session, attendees will hear from representatives from both philanthropic and nonprofit sectors as they candidly share stories of mistakes from their professional, and sometimes merging into personal, realms. This session will focus on creating a safe space where vulnerability is not only embraced but encouraged as a way for participants to move genuinely towards building trust-based relationships within and across sectors. Building upon the concept of industry ‘Fuck Up Nights’ and local NGO ‘Noches de Fracasos’, led by El Directorio Guatemala and Association SERES since 2022, this session will begin by delving into the (mis)perceptions about vulnerability and the case for bringing it into our everyday lives, including into the workplace. Facilitators will then welcome speakers to put vulnerability into practice through telling their stories, some of which will be highly relatable. To close the session, facilitators will open the floor to participants who wish to share their thoughts and takeaways.

Note: This session requires advanced registration to participate. Up to 50 participants may register. Please register for this session here and reach out to Katie Brickwood at [email protected] with any questions.