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Unlock Your Team's Equity Potential
We partner with not-for-profits that care about their community and dream of a more equitable world. They are committed to doing what it takes to achieve it, but don't quite know what that is. That's OK, we're here to help.
Champion Equity with Confidence
At Connect2Knowledge, we partner with not-for-profit leaders to elevate their teams' equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) capabilities.
Not-for-profits are facing a landscape of growing uncertainty, divisiveness, and anger. It's taking a toll on our communities. Community members, funders, and other interested parties are looking to not-for-profit to do something meaningful with EDI.
Our clients want to rise to the occasion.
So where to start?
It starts with people
Creating a more equitable future is a collective effort that thrives on teamwork. When your team’s unique skills and perspectives unite, they become an unstoppable force for equity—stronger together, capable of achieving what no individual could alone.
Unlocking your team's equity potential
We help leaders like you sustainably elevate your team’s equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) capabilities. Our Equity Nexus™ Framework is rooted in over a decade of experience supporting equity-driven teams and projects in the not-for-profit sector. We’ve meticulously studied what works, what doesn’t, and continuously refined our approach with each project. With our guidance, you’ll be equipped to move forward confidently, sidestepping common pitfalls and achieving measurable change.
Clear Roles, Clear Outcomes
Equity articulation
Clear Roles, Clear Outcomes
Role clarity unifies the team around a shared goal and eases their minds by defining achievable tasks. It explains how the team brings equity to team members, the organization, and the communities it serves. It sets equity outcomes (not intentions). It prioritizes and creates a focused approach. This means not trying to do everything but excelling in the areas you choose to focus on. This clarity boosts the team's confidence. Yes, they can make meaningful change happen!
Trust Building
Trust Building
Trust Building
There is no equity without trust. Team members need to feel confident in each other's commitment and accountability. Members from equity-deserving groups must be able to trust that their perspective will be welcome and that feedback will lead to real change. Those who are uninitiated or feel out of depth need to trust that they can make mistakes and will be supported by their colleagues. The same applies to trust in management and leadership. Without this foundational trust, progress stalls. Building trust at all levels of the organization is essential for meaningful and sustained equity efforts. We can help!
Shared Ownership
Shared Ownership
Shared Ownership
Achieving equity objectives requires going beyond simple buy-in. Buy-in means people accept that a project is happening and provide cursory support. In contrast, ownership involves every team member actively participating in the equity role that the team has. Each team member is essential to achieving the team's goals because everyone has a role within the organization and its programs. Shared ownership ensures that equity is integrated into all work and that everyone, not just the most passionate, takes on a role. We can help you build a sense of shared ownership, so all voices are heard and everyone plays a part in driving equity forward.
Meaningful Relationships
Meaningful Relationships
Meaningful Relationships
In today's divisive world, with high staff turnover and hybrid work practices, forming meaningful relationships is more critical than ever. These relationships are fundamental between team members, the team and other parts of the organization, and the team and the communities they serve, particularly members of equity-deserving groups. Strong relationships enable continuous knowledge flow about interested parties' experiences, priorities, and strengths, creating a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued and integrated. Meaningful relationships unlock inclusivity and foster a sense of belonging. It is the only way to avoid tokenism.
Mutual empowerment
Mutual empowerment
Mutual empowerment
Mutual empowerment is the secret sauce for success. Building your team's capacity is 10% training, 20% coaching, and 70% learning in practice. We help leaders ensure their teams have all three: strategic training that focuses on what matters most without overwhelming learners; structures and ongoing support mechanisms to clear the path to success; and the practices and protocol teams need to keep each other accountable to their equity outcomes. With our support, you and your team will be equipped to empower one another and achieve meaningful, sustained equity progress (long after we are gone).
Why work with us
We meet each team member where they are
From the most passionate advocate to those just beginning their equity journey, we tailor our approach to resonate with every individual. We understand that each team member brings a different level of experience and understanding, and we’re committed to making equity work accessible, relatable, and impactful for everyone.
We make equity work tangible
Our approach is highly pragmatic, turning abstract equity concepts into clear, actionable steps. We provide strategies that integrate seamlessly into your daily operations, ensuring that equity is not just an ideal but a practical, transformative practice within your organization.
We are lazer focused on outcomes
We don’t just talk about equity; we measure it. Our work is driven by a commitment to real, measurable outcomes that make a difference. With tools and frameworks designed to track progress, we ensure your equity initiatives lead to meaningful, lasting change that can be seen and felt across your organization.
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