Samara Collective

We had a great time at the Worker Co-op Conference last week in Chicago! We loved seeing new and familiar faces. Thanks,?U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives?and?The Democracy at Work Institute for organizing a great conference and bringing together folks in the coop world. More reflections to come!

???Join Us for the Climate Adaptation Forum! New regulations and grant programs are increasingly requiring project teams to meaningfully engage with the people who will be most affected by their proposals, particularly when projects take place in environmental justice communities. What does meaningful community engagement look like, and how does it affect project outcomes? This Climate Adaptation Forum will help new and long-term practitioners alike understand what skills and practices are involved and what benefits are possible when project teams and community members partner to identify both problems and viable solutions to climate challenges. ???Register today to be a part of the conversation:?https://lnkd.in/eNYDubju

Client Spotlight: Mystic River Watershed Association We loved partnering with the Mystic River Watershed Association to support their work in the environmental justice space! Together, we helped amplify their theory of change, refined their digital outreach strategies, and shared frameworks to strengthen future messaging. Our collaborative process was truly a team effort, and we're thrilled to see their impact growing across social platforms! ? Thank you, Daria and the Mystic River Watershed Association team, for trusting us to help tell your story! ?? To learn more about this project head to: https://lnkd.in/e5_UqS25

Apply now for The Land Reuse and Environmental Justice Learning Cohort! In this FREE 6-month virtual program, join interactive small group workshops focused on environmental justice and equitable development. Don't miss out—apply by September 13th! Hit the link for all the details and to get started. https://buff.ly/3z19TIq #EnvironmentalJustice #FreeLearningCohort

Great read by Boston Globe Media ?? Climate change is causing intense summer heat, yet our community lacks accessible swimming areas where residents can cool off. We commend New York for its investment and forward-thinking approach to such essential amenities! We are committed to making the Charles River safe for swimming, but this effort highlights a broader environmental justice issue: equitable access to recreational spaces: https://lnkd.in/entPg3VK

Climate change has an effect on us all, but especially Black and Brown working-class folks. Clean air rooted in collective care! Our communities deserve to live long, healthy lives. ?? by @jtknoxroxs

MyRWA is #hiring for a full-time Climate Engagement Associate! A new position, the Climate Engagement Associate will take the lead in building relationships around the impacts of stormwater flooding and other issues residents are facing due to climate change, focused on the upstream Mystic communities. This position will meet residents where they live, whether one-on-one meetings with residents and local leaders or in larger public events. For more information and application details, visit https://lnkd.in/dEExNgJ. Please share far & wide! #climatejobs #nonprofitjobs #socialresilience #communityengagement #communityorganizer

??Meet Arianne (she/her). Arianne Graham is a dynamic and preternaturally curious leader with a relentless passion for understanding entrenched challenges and driving impact through business and technology. With a 20-year career mostly spanning the healthcare sector, Arianne was compelled to solve one of the biggest challenges she saw when she co-founded Samara in 2018: how to build a democratically-run company that could drive social impact *and* be financially sustainable. Of the many accomplishments in her professional life, Arianne is most proud of helping create a space where people can do work they love, be empowered owners, and make a living wage. Why Samara? - Though she doesn't spend much time with our amazing client partners these days, Arianne serves on Samara's board of directors, advising the team on strategic direction and holding them accountable to their ambitious goals for the co-op. Given the nature of our work, it's a joy to point to a successful campaign, a winning digital presence, or a compelling design and say, "Samara helped make that happen!" The outputs of our work can be very tangible when brought to life by the mission of our client partners. Everyday Impact - While the team is on the front lines working their magic for clients, Arianne loves focusing on the horizon and laying a foundation for great governance, to ensure Samara Collective will be here for the long-haul and will build a community of advocates and experts all along the way.

??Have you subscribed to our newsletter, The Leaflet? Our August newsletter is out, and it’s packed with exciting updates - from inspiring wins with COWOP to a new website for the Center for Economic Democracy to our first-ever Sprout Session webinar and launch of customized paid media packages (without the corporate marketing gaze!). Head to samaracollective.com to subscribe and check out the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gbJS5uSh

So many organizations are doing such good and important work but have difficulty getting engagement and growing their audiences. It's not because their work is undeserving, but it's often because their resources are so stretched that when it comes to communications work, it often falls to an overworked staff member, a volunteer, or an unpaid intern. At Samara Collective, we have created a solution to this that we are calling "Office Hours." It includes virtual group trainings, one-on-one support, and actual implementation like asset and web design, setting up ad accounts, and social media. Here's a case study from our work with the Barr Foundation. If you find yourself overwhelmed and looking for support, reach out and let's talk about how Samara Collective can assist you in amplifying the work that you do!