JD Strategies:

Liberating Possibilities

for Power and Justice

JD Davids: Lead Strategist

• Wizard of Co-Creation

strategic planning, meeting facilitation, network-building, program and organizational development, coaching and training

• Conductor of Words

writing / ghostwriting, editing and copy editing, grantwriting and fundraising copy, digital communications, annual and other reports

• Strategic Supercharger

dedicated, creative doula for social movements, strategies, tactics and events

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Communications, Campaigns and Mobilization

Principled, powerful communication strategies and campaigns
Clear, compelling communications across internal, network and external audiences
From policy analysis to movement victories, emerging stronger and more organized
Communications strategy development, planning, coaching —
and/or implementation by our fantastic team
Campaign development: advocacy, policy, communications, mobilization, fundraising

Organizational and Staff Development, Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Strategic planning and program planning that anticipates and embraces emergence
Healthy transitions in times of change — whether times of opportunity and times of crisis (or both)
Process design and facilitation: planning and running meetings that make a difference
Successful, scale-able systems that honor our relationships and model a more just world
Coaching: executive, management, advocacy/organizing and emerging leaders
Putting powerful and practical structures to live into our values:
leadership development, staffing, rapid response mobilization, fundraising/funder relations and more

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Testimonials from Great People Like You

Naina Khanna, Executive Director

Positive Women's Network - USA (PWN)

I am honored to have worked with JD on organizational development, forming and founding coalition efforts, messaging, and developing and executing campaigns.

He has served as an accomplice and coach to PWN staff and members since our founding.

JD is an excellent facilitator and process designer who consistently helps achieve clarity on vision, goals, strategy, and tactics by asking incisive questions and listening well.

JD is a flexible, resourceful and creative strategist who comes with a true commitment to honor organizational culture and values, yet he is not afraid to push us to think differently or to share observations about opportunities to address power dynamics or to come into deeper alignment.

I value working with JD for his unparalleled skills, his integrity, and because he is hilarious!

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I'm a seasoned, collaborative strategist and planner with a big toolbox and a curious mind.

I bring an uncommon mix of insider and outsider experiences in public policy, health care and research, and social, racial and economic justice with deep roots: gender justice, HIV, harm reduction, LGBT health, and more.

I'm a committed, supportive and engaging facilitator and communicator,

an affable and effective motivator and coach who builds and catalyzes high-performing teams, and a noted organizer of successful campaigns for change.

I'm an agile network-weaver and adept relationship-builder ready to inspire commitment. I help develop, launch and iterate strategic plans to enliven organizations while fostering positive, productive work environments.

I'm a super-fast, clear and effective writer and editor across many styles, ready for customized language, communications practices, and cultural considerations within and across a wide range of professions, generations and communities.

No matter what the topic or challenge, we can work together to develop strategies and achieve goals for maximum impact, ensure inclusion and equity, and attend to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, partners and constituencies.

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