Milwaukee County Sustainability Summit
Building Organizational Resilience in a Changing Landscape
JOIN US!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 11:30am – 5pm
Hosted by Milwaukee County
Designed + Facilitated by Colorful Connections
JOIN US!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 11:30am – 5pm
Hosted By:
Designed + Facilitated By:
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Structuring the Approach: Sustainability in a Shifting Environment
Framing to outline the current landscape and clarify how mission, values, and sustainability strategies connect in today’s landscape.
Expert Insights: Legal Need-to-Knows
Gain insights from legal teams on do’s and don’ts of DEI-related programs and initiatives, as well as important considerations for organizations that support historically marginalized groups.
Messaging + Narrative Navigation
Adapt organizational language and positioning in response to shifting public and funder narratives - while remaining aligned with mission and values.
Expert Insights: Funding + Resource Diversification
Hear perspectives on evolving funding environments, alternative resource strategies, and considerations for long-term stability.
Implementation + Management
Update your strategy to integrate insights into organization’s sustainability planning and communications strategies.
Peer Exchange + Collaborative Dialogue
Structured opportunities to connect with fellow leaders, surface shared challenges, and identify potential areas for partnership or collaboration.
This event is for organizations across Milwaukee County that are navigating evolving public narratives and financial uncertainty.
The Milwaukee County Sustainability Summit is a half-day strategic convening for organizational leaders focused on strengthening long-term sustainability, refining organizational positioning, and exploring innovative approaches to maintaining community impact.
Through a mix of structured presentations, hands-on workshops, and facilitated peer dialogue, participants will gain practical tools and shared language to help guide their organizations through change with clarity and intention.
Invest in yourself or support an employee's leadership development.
REGISTER TODAY
Invest in your organization’s long-term sustainability by sending a senior leader to this Summit - an opportunity to build future-ready capabilities that benefit leadership development and your organization’s success.
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One (1) event registration
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Access to a post-event digital toolkit
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Structured networking and peer exchange opportunities
Learnings + Takeaways
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Increased confidence navigating evolving funding and narrative environments
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A strategy and messaging framework to help guide internal conversations
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Greater clarity around organizational positioning and messaging
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Identification of potential diversification or partnership strategies
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New peer connections for future collaboration
📒SURVEY: How is culture-work changing in your world?
Take a quick, anonymous survey to help us understand current priorities and challenges. Aggregated insights will inform summit discussions and help tailor workshops to participant needs.
Who is this for?
This Summit is designed for decision-makers ready to engage in working sessions, not just listen, but build.
Professionals shaping language, policy, and strategy in their organizations.
Ideal for leaders in communications, DEI, HR, and legal, from community-based organizations - particularly those navigating the expiration of one-time funding and seeking to strengthen long-term sustainability.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Please contact: EquityOffice@MilwaukeeCountyWi.Gov
About Colorful Connections
Colorful Connections helps organizations reflect the diversity of their key stakeholder base - it's the right thing to do, and also smart business and key for strategic organiational growth.
We partner with leaders to help them Attract, Retain, Grow, and Sustain diverse and inclusive teams. Our strategies and practices are legally compliant and focus on key goals and objectives.
Reach out and get in touch!