BELONGING
Convenings | Executive Education | Venture | Community
We’re an incubator for mission-aligned organizations and changemakers working to strengthen civic life
Our Mission
We elevate leaders of consequence—rooted in lived experience—to co-create solutions and build sustainable global prosperity.
About US
The project on belonging is a platform that elevates diverse leaders and catalyzes innovative solutions. we operate across four business lines: convenings, executive education, ventures, and leadership experiences.
Convenings
Project on Belonging’s signature gatherings, including our flagship Festival of the Diaspora, as well as FOTD100 Diasporic Leaders, Diaspora Dialogues, and the Spirit of Greenwood. Through these dynamic events, we bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers to foster connection, share ideas, and celebrate the power of community. Our convenings inspire collaboration and spark new possibilities for impact across the diaspora and beyond.
Diaspora Dialogues
Diaspora Dialogues (African Continent)
The Diaspora Dialogues series are focused on the African continent.
The Festival of the Diaspora
The Festival of the Diaspora
The Festival of the Diaspora is a global convening that aims to celebrate and connect humanity by encouraging inclusivity and cross-cultural collaboration.
Spirit of Greenwood
Spirit of Greenwood (Tulsa)
Regional multi-sector gatherings on opportunities and concerns.
FOTD100 Diasporic Leaders
FOTD100 Diasporic Leaders Awards
FOTD100 is a prestigious new leadership award celebrating 100 exceptional leaders from across the Americas.
Executive Education
Belonging’s hub for professional development resources, featuring transformative content, thought-provoking books, and impactful speeches designed for leaders and organizations. Here, we empower individuals and teams with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration needed to drive meaningful change. Explore our curated offerings to elevate your leadership journey and create lasting impact in your community.
Executive Seminar: Becoming An Inclusive Republic Series
Becoming An Inclusive Republic Series
Seminal executive seminar on the evolving nature of the national project known as the United States of America.
Geflen - On-Demand Executive Education
Geflen - On-Demand Executive Education
On-demand access to a Knowledge Management System for executive education and professional development content.
Executive Seminar: The Four Foundings
Executive Seminar: The Four Foundings
Seminal executive seminar on the four foundings that have shaped the United States of America.
Ventures
Belonging’s diverse portfolio of collaborative projects include partnerships with organizations like Casa Innovation to Industry Compacts for Workforce Development. Each venture reflects our commitment to fostering creativity, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange across communities. Through these projects, we drive meaningful change and expand the reach of our mission in impactful ways.
Casa Innovation
Innovation Support - Casa Innovation
Casa Innovation supports the innovation ecosystem for under-estimated entrepreneurs.
Industry Compacts - Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Partnership with upskiller to accelerate opportunity for underestimated pools of talent in the USA.
Leadership Experiences
Our Leadership Experiences are immersive opportunities such as leader delegations, mastermind retreats, and bespoke seminars focused on text-based civil discourse. These curated experiences are designed to cultivate deep connections, foster personal and professional growth, and inspire collaborative leadership. Through transformative engagement, we empower participants to learn, reflect, and lead with purpose in their communities.
Petronio Alvarez Festival Delegation
Petronio Alvarez Festival Delegation
Participation and cross-cultural exchange during Colombia’s largest cultural celebration in Cali, Colombia
Delegation Experience
Our Core Values
Belonging
We cultivate spaces where every leader, doer, thinker and creator feels seen, valued, and empowered.
Opportunity
We strive for shared prosperity by accelerating pathways for thriving for all.
Excellence
We do our best, at all times, while we have time to do it.
Integrity
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching is how we approach all facets of our work.
Collaboration
True relationships are bi-lateral so co-creation is integral in all that we do.
Legacy
We strive to leave behind systems and communities that embody sustainability, fair play for all, and empowerment for generations to come.
Why Belonging?
We envision a world where every individual, regardless of background, has access to the networks, resources, and opportunities necessary to contribute meaningfully to society. By bridging divides and elevating underrepresented voices, Belongings drives innovation, inclusion, and lasting impact across the globe via its convenings, content and services
