Defending & Reframing Equity in Collective Impact Initiatives
Protecting Equity in a Time of Attack
Overview
In today’s shifting political and legal climate, democracy and equity are under sustained attack. This interactive workshop equips collective impact collaboratives with the tools, strategies, and shared understanding they need to respond with clarity and conviction. Through facilitated discussion and planning, participants will explore how these assaults are showing up both nationally and locally, and co-create actionable approaches to safeguard and reframe equity work.
What You’ll Learn
The Assault on Democracy & Equity
Understand national anti-equity efforts and how they impact local systems, communities, and institutions.
Executive Orders & Actions
Learn how federal executive powers are shaping equity work—and how to track and respond to policy changes in real time.
Planning for What’s Next
Engage in structured planning to align your team and partners around a shared path forward.
Six Action Steps for Collaboratives
Explore a clear, step-by-step framework for defending, sustaining, and reframing your collaborative’s equity strategy.
Interactive Format
This workshop blends insight and action with a hands-on, participatory approach:
Breakout and full-group conversations
Reflection on personal, organizational, and collaborative impact
Peer learning and live strategy-building
Duration: 4 hours (virtual)
Who Should Attend
Collective Impact backbone teams
Partner organizations
Community stakeholders
Equity strategy leads and facilitators
What You’ll Walk Away With
A shared understanding of the current threats to equity and democracy
Tools for tracking and interpreting executive actions
A collaborative equity defense and reframing roadmap tailored to your local context
Bring This Workshop to Your Team or Network
Want to learn more or schedule a session?
Email: juniouswilliamsjr@gmail.com
Website: www.juniouswilliams.com