Category: capacity building

capacity building, collaboration techniques, equity-centered communications, health & wellness, internal communications, organizing, workplace culture
Bringing Softness into Social Justice Work: Building Bridges and Rejuvenating Spaces
(3 part series By Grace Yee) Part 1: Softness as Strength: A Powerful Tool for Change In today’s hyper-connected digital world, we’re constantly bombarded with a deluge of endless information each day. From flurries of disruptive notifications from numerous devices, to skimming troubling news headlines that we’d rather not read for the sake of our…
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audience profiles, audience segmentation, capacity building, collaboration techniques, communication strategy, community building & outreach, equity-centered communications, event, facilitation, leadership, nonprofit teams, organizing, professional development, strategic partnership, workshops & trainings
Urban Strategies Council & Department of Violence Prevention: Power Mapping for Partnership Mini Summit
Power On Saturday, September 31, 2023, rootid facilitated a mini summit for over 30+ community-based organizations and nonprofits as the closing event of our Oakland Department of Violence Prevention’s mini grant cohort with Urban Strategies Council (USC). The summit, titled “Power Mapping for Partnerships” focused on power and relationship mapping across organizations for more effective…
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campaign planning, capacity building, collaboration techniques, communication strategy, graphic design, guides & tools, internal communications, nonprofit teams, project management, project process, visual design, website design, workplace culture
Building Equity-Centered Communications: Harnessing the Power of a Creative Brief
In the fast-paced world of communications, where information is constantly flowing and attention spans are fleeting, the pressure to respond quickly to emerging issues can sometimes lead to reactive rather than proactive, strategic communication. An equity-centered approach to communication involves intentional and thoughtful planning to ensure that your visual language (the look and feel of…
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anti-racism, capacity building, event, health & wellness, nonprofit teams, professional development, workshops & trainings
ComNet23 Highlights: Spread Love & Build Power with a Liberatory Mindset
The Communications Network Annual Conference (ComNet23) was held in Atlanta, GA this past September, featuring impactful and transformative ideas, insights, inspirations and fun activities for strategic communications professionals. Our Director of Community Engagement, Marcus Cinque Harris (he/him) attended the 3 day event and participated in various learning activities, workshops, and community building events with partners…
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capacity building, collaboration techniques, communication strategy, community building & outreach, equity-centered communications, facilitation, guides & tools, internal communications, leadership, nonprofit teams, professional development, workplace culture
Me Mapping: Elements to Include in Your User Guide
In today’s rapidly evolving workplaces, effective communication and collaboration are more important than ever. We all come from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, making it crucial to understand each other better. One innovative approach to fostering this understanding is the concept of “Me Mapping.” It involves creating a user guide about yourself so that your…
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capacity building, collaboration techniques, community building & outreach, equity-centered communications, facilitation, guides & tools, internal communications, nonprofit teams, organizing, professional development, roundtables, workplace culture
The Solutions Room Model for Effective Problem-Solving in Small Groups
In the realm of problem-solving, the old adage “two heads are better than one” often rings true. When minds come together to tackle challenges, new solutions can emerge that might have been elusive to us when we were alone, working, and thinking in isolation. The Solutions Room model is a structured, yet flexible approach that…
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brand development, brand strategy, campaign planning, capacity building, collateral materials, communication strategy, community building & outreach, content strategy, equity-centered communications, guides & tools, marketing strategy, messaging, visual design
How to Create an Engaging Slide Deck for Your Nonprofit
They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” and a well-crafted pitch deck can capture the essence of your mission, convey your impact, and inspire potential funders and donors to support your work. In this article, we will explore the key elements of a compelling pitch deck for your nonprofit, outline what you really…
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accountability, capacity building, communication strategy, community building & outreach, equity-centered communications, internal communications, leadership, nonprofit teams, workplace culture, workshops & trainings
Communication + Capacity + Community: What Capacity Building Means to Us
Thoughtful communication is the most effective path to connect and engage communities. It was bell hooks who said, “Building community requires vigilant awareness of the work we must do continually to undermine all the socialization that leads us to behave in ways that perpetuate domination.” It’s this ‘continuous work’ that we believe speaks directly to…
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accountability, audience segmentation, brand strategy, capacity building, communication strategy, equity-centered communications, health & wellness, leadership, nonprofit teams, professional development, workshops & trainings
Communications Strategy Coaching Cohort: August 2021
Having a clear communications strategy is critical to adapt, act and shape the future you envision for our communities.Cohort Logistical Details:Start Date & Time: 8/19/21, 9am PacificFrequency: Meets on Thursdays at 9am Pacific for 5 weeksTuition: $425 per person / $850 per organization up to 4 peopleLocation: This is a virtual cohort that meets through…
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accountability, audience segmentation, brand strategy, capacity building, communication strategy, equity-centered communications, health & wellness, leadership, nonprofit teams, professional development, workshops & trainings
Communications Strategy Coaching Cohort: May 2021
Having a clear communications strategy is critical to adapt, act and shape the future you envision for our communities. Cohort Logistical Details: Start Date & Time: 5/6/21, 9am PacificFrequency: Meets on Thursdays at 10am Pacific for 5 weeksTuition: $850 per organizationLocation: This is a virtual cohort that meets through Zoom
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