strengthening anchor organizations for long-term impact
ImpactxROOTS (IxR) supports the growth and durability of community-rooted Anchor Organizations across Minnesota. These institutions serve specific geographies or communities with deep commitment to justice, equity, and long-term systems change.
Anchor Organizations play a critical role in fortifying social justice infrastructure. They meet urgent needs while advancing bold visions of the future. To keep doing both, they need strategic guidance and support that matches their intentions.
IxR invests in these trusted institutions so they can grow stronger, last longer, and lead change for generations.
Why ImpactxRoots exists
Strong movements need strong and durable institutions.
Anchor Organizations are often underfunded and overstretched, despite being essential to community well-being and movement building.
ImpactxROOTS offers Anchor Organizations:
- A 6-9 month partnership to strengthen internal systems and strategy
- Dedicated support to build organizational resilience and capacity
- A network that connects Anchor Organizations to a broader movement ecosystem
We believe that when Anchor Organizations thrive, communities thrive with them.
What we do
ImpactxROOTS connects selected organizations with tools and relationships that support growth and long-term impact.
Through this program, selected Anchor Organizations receive:
Strategic Navigation
Each organization is matched with a Strategic Navigator who provides guidance, facilitation, and strategic thought partnership.
Organizational Growth Funding
Anchor Organizations receive funding to implement their growth and development plan priorities.
Movement Network Connection
Participants receive access to a directory of social justice consultants and join a broader community of institutions committed to building infrastructure across the state.
To learn more, contact Betalham Benti at betalham[at]rootedtolast[dot]org.