Targeted Universalism Community of Practice
Learn to Apply Targeted Universalism While Practicing Belonging
How do we practice equity in challenging environments? How do we care for populations with the greatest needs while caring for all?
“Universal goals can only be achieved by targeting approaches to specific needs. Fairness is not treating everyone the same, but getting everyone to the same goal.”
Dr. john a. powell
Director, Othering & Belonging Institute
4th Annual Targeted Universalism Community of Practice (TU COP)
Seed Collaborative will be offering our 4th annual Targeted Universalism Community of Practice (TU COP) launching September 2026. The national program is a 7-month virtual deep dive into learning and practicing TU to advance belonging and reduce structural and institutional othering.
What is the program?
TU COP is an experiential learning space that supports groups to:
Who is it for?
Over 200 people from 25 different states have experienced and enriched our small group TU COPs, from government, nonprofit, philanthropic, academic, health, and social impact sectors.Participants are focused on issues as varied as education, public health, DEI and equity, housing, public works, early childhood, commerce, impact investing, the environment, the judiciary and legal services, and more.
Program Overview
Designed for deep engagement and systemic transformation.
Details
Meeting
2-hour sessions monthly for 7 months (7 sessions)
Monthly group coaching
1-hour sessions monthly for open discussion (optional)
Individual coaching
Optional, one-on-one coaching available
Duration
Sept 2026 – April 2027 (with a December break)
Size
Space is limited to cohorts of 25 participants.
About the Facilitators
Seed Collaborative is the leading practitioner of TU implementation, as featured in the OBI University TU learning module. TU was conceptualized by john a. powell and his colleagues at the Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley.
Facilitators for the TU COP are Karen Bouris, Paul Hudson, Nina Moreno, Ph.D., Rio Gonzalez, and guest expert, john a. powell.
Cost Support & Discounts
2026 TU COP Cost & Support
There is a 25% early bird discount available for all sectors (govt, nonprofit, philanthropy, consultants, business) if you register by May 15th 2026. Please proceed through registration and the discounted price will be reflected on the Payment Page.
Group Discount
Organizations sending 2 or more to the COP 2026 are eligible for a 20% discount (after early bird discount deadline) from the tuition. Please let us know on your Enrollment application that there are multiples from your organization attending.
Payment Options
We accept payment by credit card in full, subject to a 3% credit card processing fee. Alternatively, we can invoice your organization.
Cost
Discounts for multiples from same organization
Early bird pricing by May 15 2026:
25% discount for $3,750
Enrollment due July 15th 2026
Credit Card
Pay in full by credit card. A 3% processing fee applies.
Invoice / PO
We can invoice your organization directly. Net-30 terms available.
Payment Plan
Split your payment into installments. Contact us for details.