Food Shift, a Project of Earth Island InstituteFood Shift, a Project of Earth Island Institute
Food Shift offers advisory and consulting services to establish organizational practices that arise from values of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI). Why is a nonprofit which sits at the intersection of climate change and food insecurity offering JEDI services? Because JEDI is our core value and part of our mission. We strive to identify and implement holistic solutions that are
For the people (not asking people to lean into and perpetuate the broken system),
By the people (to see people we serve as people we serve with, as part of the solution), and
With the people (to travel the path together so that we are collaborative, not competitive, to result in a more resilient community overall).
JEDI is at the heart of climate and food justice. We see it as part of our mission to continue to learn and challenge ourselves to exercise our JEDI values and share with others on this journey.
($95 per person, non-profit, or $150 per person and up, corporate. Scholarships available.)
JEDI is at the heart of climate and food justice. We see it as part of our mission to continue to learn and challenge ourselves to exercise our JEDI values and share with others on this journey.
Optimized for individuals and organizations facing challenges in earlier stages of the path to be anti-racist, address various types of powerisms (racism, sexism, able-ism, etc.), it aims to develop a JEDI lens which can be used to shape organizational culture and procedures, practice inclusive leadership to improve the quality of employee engagement.
We offer this workshop on demand, usually once a quarter. We are tentatively planning our next workshop for late March. View our most recent flyer. Interested in future dates? Custom Packages? Contact us!
($100 up to 60 minutes)
For new (potential) clients only.
Initial consultation is offered up to 60 minutes with minimal payment to check for a “cultural knit” with the type of engagement we offer, and for Food Shift to be able to provide some initial guidance as a representation of a possible interaction style.
(Varies on contract duration: $750/month minimum contract)
JEDI practice is counter intuitive. The best intentions can lead to harm. We are here to take on an external advisory role to offer on-demand guidance on JEDI broadly, or on specific related topics including but not limited to: what the first steps for your organization might be, best practices around forming a racial equity committee, review of job description and hiring procedure to attract a diverse candidate pool, how to get buy-in from your board. The advantage of this package is its flexibility. We recognize your needs will change as we navigate the JEDI path. The topics do NOT have to be pre-determined, although you may have a seminal event or a goal that motivated you to connect with us.
If there is a specific topic or goal you are working towards, flat-rate packages may be available.
($3950 minimum contract)
Development and facilitation services for a group retreat to identify organization’s core values and fold them into the strategic planning process. It provides a built-in buy-in process for different levels of the organization, to be united under a shared set of values. Effectively used when an organization is at a crossroads: e.g., leadership change, preparation for a major initiative or a change in direction, a level-set for internal cultural challenges to result in deeper employee, partner, or community engagement.
Consists of interviews with different stakeholders to create a customized set of modules from exercises aimed at communication improvement, addressing gaps between different functional/community groups or levels of authority.
While the engagement process itself is the main work product, other outputs include identification of organization values, timeline of organization history and pivotal events, frameworks to identify and tackle behavior changes, internal training materials.
In-person or virtual options available.
All proceeds from our JEDI consulting practice support Food Shift’s operation to recover food that would otherwise go to waste and nourish our neighbors, with the help of our apprentices aspiring for financial security to provide for their families.
Are you having problems attracting candidates from different backgrounds than you? Retaining new hires?
Does your leadership team reflect the profile of the clients/customers you serve?
Are you unsure what the first steps should be in your organization’s journey for equity and empowerment?
Food Shift predominantly serves nonprofits, membership groups, educational institutions, government agencies, and businesses in food and/or environment related fields.
Interested? Contact us to schedule your initial consultation or inquire about our next JEDI workshop.
Principal Advisor, Yuka Nagashima, Executive Director
Yuka uses her diverse background and experience in education, startups, government, and nonprofits to craft a customized approach to address the needs of organizations striving to incorporate practices that are consistent with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI).
Her pragmatic approach comes from having developed and applied methodologies in change management and organizational culture for her own organizations as an inclusive leader.
Most recently she developed and taught an inclusive leadership course for Stanford Continuing Education.