Critical Voices Initiative

Sponsor

Critical Voices Initiative believes all voices must be heard at work, at home, and in the community.

Are you a leader who is interested making a meaningful impact in your organization and the communities you serve?

Become a driving force for transformation by partnering with the Critical Voices Initiative. 

Why Sponsor the Academy?

Cultivate Leadership Skills

Through your sponsorship of Critical Voices Initiative, you'll help cultivate leaders who value open dialogue, foster understanding, and promote inclusion and respect across diverse life experiences.


You'll be investing in a proven program that elevates allyship, advocacy, and leadership skills to meet the needs of today's complex workplaces and community spaces.


Align your leadership with the movement that brings communities and workplaces closer together. Join us in creating a legacy of honest words, open minds, and stronger communities.

Build Community

Your sponsorship gives participants access to structured conversation practice. Members learn to check assumptions, manage disagreement, and respond respectfully when discussions become tense. These skills support teamwork and stronger community relationships.

Foster Collaboration and Community Cohesion

Members will engage in dynamic, collaborative learning experiences that promote teamwork and mutual respect whether at work or in the community. By sponsoring individuals from various backgrounds, you encourage collaboration and deepen relationships across diverse life experiences. This shared experience nurtures a more cohesive culture, breaking down silos and sparking innovative problem-solving through ideas from people with different professional and personal experiences that impact communities and organizations. 

Enhance Community Engagement and Employee Retention

Investing in your community's personal and professional development sends a powerful and uplifting message: you truly value community growth and are committed to its success! Providing access to the Critical Voices Initiative Academy can lead to stronger communities, and increased engagement, both of which benefit your organization's bottom line. When people feel supported, they're more likely to stay and contribute to the company's and community's long-term success. 

Strengthen Everyday Communication

By supporting the Critical Voices Initiative, you're helping participants apply practical conversation skills in their workplaces, families, and community organizations.

Visionary Partner

$50,000

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  • Support 6 participants of your choosing for each Academy offered in a 12-month period (maximum 12)

Impact Partner

$25,000

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  • Support 3 participants of your choosing for each Academy offered in a 12-month period (maximum 6)

Community Partner

$10,000

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  • Support 2 participants of your choosing at the Academy 

In-Kind Partner

  • In-kind sponsorships vary widely depending on the needs of the Academy and the Ally Partner’s capabilities. Contact us to discuss.
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Licensing of a Full Academy

Contact us to discuss.

Become a Champion of Change

When you sponsor the Critical Voices Initiative, you're taking a proactive step toward helping more people learn to approach difficult discussions with clarity and respect.

 

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Questions? Email us: Ubuntu@CriticalVoicesInitiative.org