Give your ERGs what they need to function smoothly and confidently.

Provide ongoing resources
- Offer meeting rooms, digital collaboration spaces, and small budgets for activities.
  - Example: Reserve a monthly conference room for each group.
Make tools easy to access
- Upload templates, agendas, event-planning checklists, and discussion prompts to a shared folder.
  - Example: Create a “LEAF ERG Toolkit” in SharePoint or Google Drive.
Maintain open communication
- Schedule monthly or quarterly check-ins with ERG leaders and HR or leadership partners.
  - Example: A quick 20-minute check-in on Zoom each month to align on goals.

Celebrate Progress: Recognition fuels motivation and shows the organization that ERGs matter.

Highlight milestones
- Example: Create goal charts and publish in a public forum when a group has reached their goal.
Share wins publicly
- Include ERG accomplishments in newsletters, team meetings, or Slack channels.
  - Example: Post a photo recap of the Advocate Community Clean-Up Day.

Measure and Sustain: Keep ERGs strong by tracking progress and adapting over time.

Track participation and engagement
- Use simple tools like Microsoft Forms, Google Sheets, or HR dashboard reports.
  - Example: Log attendance at events to see which topics attract the most interest.
Run quarterly feedback surveys
- Ask what’s working, what needs improvement, and what members want next.
  - Example: Send a 5-question survey with “What should we add next quarter?” included.
Integrate ERG efforts into organizational goals
- Connect ERG activities to retention, leadership development, training, or community outreach goals.
  - Example: Link the Lead learning tours to professional development requirements.
Keep momentum high
- Rotate fresh topics, invite guest speakers, or introduce seasonal themes.
  - Example:
    - Summer: “Growth Season” with outdoor volunteer events
    - Fall: Leadership mini-series
    - Winter: Wellness workshops and year-end reflection sessions

☀️ Nurture Growth and Sustain Momentum