Why Partner for Social Change
In an era of performative DEI efforts and fragmented collaborations, institutions need more than good intentions — they need a process. Partner for Social Change offers a proven roadmap for building and sustaining partnerships that are inclusive, accountable, and built for impact.
Developed through action research and real-world testing, our model guides partners through four key phases: Vision, Align, Co-Create, Transform.
We work across sectors — from academia and healthcare to philanthropy and industry — with a special focus on partnerships that bridge systemic divides and prioritize historically underrepresented communities.
Our Four-Phase Model
Our structured, four-phase approach ensures that every initiative is strategically designed for maximum effectiveness. Learn more about how we drive impactful change through research, collaboration, and innovation.
Research & Resources
Knowledge is the foundation of progress. We provide an extensive collection of research and resources, offering valuable insights that inspire solutions. Explore our library and see how our findings are making a difference.
Workshops & Consulting
Through expert-led workshops and tailored consulting services, we equip individuals, community groups, and organizations with the tools needed to implement effective change. Discover how our solutions can support your mission.
Be Part of the Movement
We are actively seeking partners, sponsors, and stakeholders who share our commitment to sustainable, community-driven impact. Explore opportunities to collaborate and make a lasting difference.
Our Value
Partner for Social Change offers a strategic alternative in a shifting funding landscape. As traditional federal support for DEI, health disparities, and social determinants of health declines, institutions must reimagine how they sustain and scale their impact.
We help you reimagine pathways to impactful partnerships — ones that are rooted in equity, built on trust, and designed for long-term value. Whether you're a public university, philanthropic institution, or pharmaceutical company, we support you in moving beyond reliance on shrinking public dollars and toward resilient, mission-aligned collaborations that last.
Core Services
Framework Implementation & Strategic Advisory
We guide your team through the Partner for Social Change framework to build and sustain equity-centered collaborations with clarity and confidence.
Strategic Partnership Design
We help you structure cross-sector partnerships that reflect your mission and long-term goals.
Cohort Learning & Partner Labs
Participate in learning sprints or topical labs and join a network of mission-aligned peers.
Evaluation & Storytelling for Impact
We help you measure success and communicate impact through evaluation and storytelling tools.
Tools, Templates & Capacity-Building
Access toolkits and coaching to empower your team to lead equitable partnership work