Rooted Networks
Joyfully weaving a spirit of belonging and transformation into collective action.
What We Do Together
In partnership with...
Communities of learning and practice, networks, membership associations, and other collective action groups - gathering locally, distributed globally, or nestled somewhere in between
...who champion...
Sustainable development, climate advocacy, DEIJB (diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, belonging), public health, civic engagement, participatory governance
...we create
Regenerative relationships, inclusive and accessible spaces, reliable practice and processes, and data-informed network strategy.
How We Make it Happen
Audit
Evaluating your mission's engagement impact and relational health at any level (community/network members, staff and leadership, partnerships, etc.) - implementing trustworthy, effective improvements for mission clarity and unity in action.
Strategy
Building a network development strategy entirely from scratch (or refreshing your current one), maintaining network health in times of disruption, and weaving human-centered design into your mission's practice.
Activation
Bringing dormant peer connections back to life via energizing hands-on interaction - stewarding your community of practice through learning and engagement opportunities as members grow to become more intuitive agents in your ecosystem.
Convening
Planning/delivering welcoming, personal, and inspiring gatherings with meticulous care and attention to your community's unique makeup - conferences, retreats, and other high-value events both in-person and online.
Data
Organizing and presenting your community's data to ensure it's accurate, accessible, trackable, and measuring what your mission values most for whom it matters most - CRMs (incl. Salesforce), resource library, member portals, team files, etc.
Governance
Establishing transparent decision-making structures that share power, build trust, and ensure accountability between everyone who makes your impact possible - leveraging collective wisdom to inform how you accomplish your work.
Leadership
Inspiring leaders to navigate complexity and disruption with empathy, vision, and a resilient spirit - accessing a deeper understanding of self and community through embodied practice, as well as meaningful methods for organizational wellness.
Innovation
Thinking bigger, together: How can we further love, steward, and liberate our communities harmed by legacy systems and institutions? Let's build into our collective dream and challenge what we take for granted (and what we know doesn't work).