we envision a world where we all have the space to wonder—where we have the tools needed to connect and explore curiosities fearlessly
Our values-based approach to branding, communications strategy, team building, design, and web development helps organizations increase engagement and connect with people through community-based research, experiential workshops, and practices that center inclusivity.
our work
rootid works to dismantle systems of oppression by removing barriers to connection.
We design and build community-centered, communications tools that increase access to what has traditionally been out of reach for nonprofit, grassroots, and frontline community members.
brand strategy
website development
marketing campaigns
capacity building cohorts
BRAND STRATEGY
National Immigration Project
Organizational brands should be a reflection of the communities they serve. We take a community-centered approach to visual branding, messaging and revitalization of marketing materials.
WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
ACLU OF Northern California
Focusing on community need to organize website content and create website interface design leads to success. rootid leverages community input to organize thousands of pages of content to improve site navigation and engagement.
CAMPAIGN STRATEGY & DESIGN
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation
Delivering the right message to the right person at the right time leads to campaign success. Instead of one-off campaign designs, rootid creates design templates that TNDC can manage internal. This leads to cost savings and internal capacity.
COMMUNICATIONS CAPACITY BUILD
Urban Strategies Council
Design and facilitated a leadership cohort with 10 grantees to build communications strategy to reduce local domestic violence. Our cohorts create a space for learning and sharing that helps organizations build a communications strategy for their own context.
we work with conveners, nonprofits, & funders
culture. capacity. connection.
Looking to enhance your communication, leadership and brand strategy skills?
We are excited to invite you to join our 2024 Connections Cohort— a transformative journey designed to unlock your communications potential and build thoughtful & intentional practices to engage with communities in an equity-centered & accessible way.
OUR LATEST THINKING & RESOURCES
Seeds for connection in 2024: announcing our brand refresh & new website
Urban Strategies Council & Department of Violence Prevention: Power Mapping for Partnership Mini Summit
Building Equity-Centered Communications: Harnessing the Power of a Creative Brief
ComNet23 Highlights: Spread Love & Build Power with a Liberatory Mindset
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