If you’ve ever said “this shouldn’t be this hard,” you’re not wrong.

Because it shouldn’t be.

ERG leadership has somehow turned into this mix of trial-and-error programming, hunting for vendors, and holding the culture together with flyers and a dream. And when everything falls on a handful of volunteers with no clear playbook, burnout becomes the baseline.

So this year, let’s do it differently. Let’s make 2026 the year ERG leadership feels lighter, clearer, and actually supported.

Let’s start here: You are not the first ERG leader to try this. So stop doing it like you are.

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel when there’s already a database full of ERG programs you can borrow, remix, or build on. ERGs.io lets you search real-world program examples by topic, format, and audience—so you’re not brainstorming in a vacuum. You’re pulling from what’s already worked.

Need a program idea for Black History Month that’s not a panel?

Want to see how other leaders planned their Pride events?

Looking for inspiration for your next wellness series?

It’s all there. And it’s free.

When it comes to planning programs, the biggest headache usually isn’t the idea—it’s the execution.

Specifically: finding a vendor who gets it, fits your budget, and doesn’t ghost you after the intake form.

The ERGs.io Vendor Marketplace takes the guesswork out. We’ve gathered vendors that work specifically with ERGs—across identity groups, topics, and formats. From facilitators and trainers to wellness providers and artists, you’ll find options that actually make your programs easier to run.

No random Google searching. No spinning your wheels. Just vendors that understand the ERG space and show up ready to work.

Being an ERG leader can feel isolating. You’re often expected to perform, inspire, plan, and explain—all without much backup.

That’s why we hold ERG Champs Community Calls every first Friday.

These are free sessions for ERG leaders to trade ideas, ask questions, and share real challenges with people who get it. Sometimes there’s a topic or a guest. Sometimes it’s just open dialogue. Either way, you leave knowing you’re not the only one figuring it out as you go.

The people who succeed in ERG leadership aren’t the ones who do the most—they’re the ones who know where to go for support. They don’t spend hours building from scratch or emailing random vendors. They learn from what’s already working and they plug in where it makes sense.

That’s what ERGs.io is here for.

You’re not alone in this.

Let’s make this year lighter. Let’s make it smarter.

Let’s make it your ERG Easy Mode year.

✌🏿 Maceo