Our Approach

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 There is rarely one “right” answer to complex organizational challenges. As a small, nimble organization, we take the time to listen to your needs and ensure that our work together is grounded in the shared values of your organization to ensure the end result fits your unique needs. 

 We believe that including a diverse range of perspectives, especially from those that will be most impacted by the work or who have traditionally had less voice, results in stronger impact for your organization. Throughout our engagements, we will work with you to find appropriate ways to involve both internal and external stakeholders and ensure equitable outcomes.

 The strongest solutions are not based on hopes and dreams, but are backed by facts and information. Only by operating off of data, rather than assumptions, can your strategy be both ambitious yet realistic, and provide the clarity needed to steer an organization over time. 

 We recognize that racism and white supremacy are deeply embedded in our society, and believe that a racial equity lens should be applied to every decision an organization makes. We will continuously challenge you, as well as ourselves, to find ways to break down systemic barriers that lead to racial inequity and other forms of injustice such as sexism, homo/transphobia, xenophobia, and ableism. 

 We will not shy away from the toughest questions or issues, and we will push you to reflect deeply about insights that may at first be unwelcome or surprising. Our goal is to maximize your long-term success, which often means helping you confront hard choices and challenging trade-offs head-on in the short-term.

Tackling tough problems can often feel more like a series of loops than one continuous, linear process. And we know that for most nonprofits, ambiguity, uncertainty, and unpredictable events are to be expected. While outlining a clear path forward, we remain adaptable and always prepared to shift course over time to match evolving conditions.