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Just Action

A citywide coalition of over 220 civic leaders and institutions calling for a collective commitment to reimagine how civic power flows through three primary channels: money, narratives and policy.

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INDIVIDUALS

Individuals across organizations committed to Just Action.

INSTITUTIONS

An entire staff and board committed to Just Action.

STAKEHOLDERS

A group of individuals at the same organization committed to Just Action.

View the individuals and institutions across Chicagoland and beyond who have committed to Just Action.

JUST ACTION WORKING GROUP ROLES

A new Just Action work group will design collaborative processes, meetings, and convenings to build connections and practice accountability in pursuit of our ultimate goal: building a citywide racial equity toolkit and standards of practice. Learn more about the primary roles and responsibilities for the working group below.

JUST ACTION ADVISOR

Stipend: $1,500
Commitment Period: January 25, 2021-December 10, 2021
Required Activities:

Attend all four 2021 quarterly meetings (dates TBD) to vote on agendas, provide guidance and make process and design recommendations.
Provide feedback and vote on toolkits and standards of practice.

Optional Activities:

Participate in project team meetings (bi-weekly or as needed) for one of five working group projects (Outreach, Engagement Design, Communications, Research & Data, and Governance & fundraising).
Speak or participate as a special guest in a citywide community of practice (Money, Narrative, or Policy) convening. 1-2 additional meetings may be required related to activity or event production.

JUST ACTION PROJECT COORDINATOR

Stipend: $4,000
Commitment Period: January 25, 2021-December 10, 2021
Required Activities:

Attend all four 2021 quarterly meetings (dates TBD) to present plans and negotiate with advisors and other collaborators.
Design, organize, and facilitate processes, including meetings (bi-weekly or as needed), for one of five working group projects (Outreach, Engagement Design, Communications, Research & Data, and Governance & fundraising).
Gather input and present toolkits and standards of practice to the working group for advisor feedback and vote.