Services

We partner with non-profit organizations, government agencies, socially- and environmentally-minded companies, colleges and schools, foundations, coalitions, and individuals to cultivate equitable communities and belonging.

We do community-centered consulting—“Nothing about me without me” is a guiding principle. We approach this work by bringing people along every step of the way.

The discovery phase helps guide the direction of each project. We listen to people involved now and to those who might be impacted later. We learn as much as we can about who they are, where they want to go, and how they hope to get there. We gather background information, and compare with other existing initiatives.

We then customize an approach -a roadmap- that is based on strengths. We honor where each person is, tap into the expertise that every one brings, and support one another through our very own human experiences. We open opportunities to help everyone find their voices; authentic spaces where they can comfortably make their voices heard; and the time to hear those voices.

Implementation takes many forms yet one thing is consistent: centering equity. Our vision is that communities who have been disproportionately impacted by inequities eventually lead the work that will impact them.

Our services include:

• Community Engagement

  • Equitable approach that ensures that the most impacted stakeholders participate in decision-making

  • In-person and virtual strategies

  • One-on-one and group dialogues (interviews, community conversations, listening sessions, social media)

  • Assessment and asset mapping

  • Interactive priority setting exercises

  • Coalition building

  • Reporting, recommendations and transcription

• Community Capacity Building and Organizational Development

  • Development and improvement of policies, systems and structures so that organizations can adapt to change and reach success as they define it

  • Leadership and staff mentoring

  • Grant management

  • Meeting planning and facilitation

• Strategic Planning and Program Development

  • Planning and design of programs to match your communities and realities

  • Implementation of strategies

  • Development and nurturing of cross-sector partnerships

  • Monitoring and evaluation

• Communications and Community-Centered Social Marketing

  • Design of communication plans and campaigns

  • Implementation of toolkits, materials and resources

  • Content research, development and editing

  • Spanish translation and transcreation - Coordination of interpreters

  • Monitoring and evaluation