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Strategy
Clarifying your direction + how to get there
Running a nonprofit means making a lot of decisions. Every day.
→ Where should we focus?
→ What should we do next?
→ Are we headed in the right direction?
Strategy work creates space to step back from the whirlwind and think about those questions with intention.
Sometimes that means developing a full strategic plan. Sometimes it means bringing the right people together for an honest conversation about what’s working, what isn’t, and where you want to go next. And sometimes it means going back to basics so everyone is aligned around why the organization exists and where it’s headed
In this work, we help nonprofits by:
Planning and facilitating full strategic planning processes
Gathering insight through stakeholder interviews, surveys, and engagement sessions
Assessing organizational capacity and identifying opportunities for growth
Synthesizing data and feedback into clear themes and priorities
Clarifying vision, mission, and values, the foundations that guide every decision you make
Turning big ideas into practical, actionable plans
Because a strategic plan shouldn’t sit on a shelf collecting dust. It should help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Leadership
Strengthening your people + the structures that guide the work
Nonprofits don’t run on good intentions alone. They run on good leadership–from both staff and board.
→ Do we have the leaders we need for what comes next?
→ Is our board focused on the right things?
→ Are roles between board and staff clear?
When those relationships are working well, organizations make better decisions, navigate challenges more effectively, and stay focused on what matters most.
But leadership structures evolve. Boards change. Executive roles shift. Sometimes organizations simply need the time and structure to step back, clarify roles, and strengthen how leaders work together.
In this work, we support nonprofits by:
Leading executive searches
Strengthening board governance and leadership practices
Facilitating board and staff retreats that move organizations from discussion to decision
Clarifying roles and expectations between board and staff
Developing practical tools such as board matrices, onboarding resources, and recruitment plans
Strong leadership and governance create the conditions for thoughtful decisions and lasting impact.
Communications
Shaping your story + connecting people to the mission
Nonprofits do incredible work. But if people don’t understand it, support it, or feel connected to it, that work becomes much harder.
→ Are we telling our story clearly?
→ Are we reaching the people who care about this work?
→ Do our communications reflect who we really are?
Communications work helps organizations step back and think more intentionally about how they share their mission, their impact, and their voice.
Sometimes that means developing a communications strategy. Sometimes it means clarifying your messaging so it better reflects your work and values. And sometimes it simply means creating the time and structure to tell your story more consistently and confidently.
In this work, we help nonprofits by:
Develop communications strategies, annual content plans, and editorial calendars
Clarify messaging and organizational voice
Tell meaningful stories about your work and impact
Create communications materials such as annual reports, newsletters, and more
Strengthen digital outreach through websites, email, online advertising, and more
Build visibility through media relations, event promotion, and program recruitment
Because when communication is clear, authentic, and well designed, people understand the work and want to support it.
ROOTED IN VERMONT
We’re grateful to partner with organizations doing important work in their communities across Vermont. From grassroots nonprofits and community initiatives to well-established institutions, it has been a joy and privilege to help them strengthen their leadership, clarify strategy, and share their stories.
organizations we’ve worked with
Middlebury Area Land Trust
Middlebury Community Music Center
Nursing Research Symposium
ReSOURCE
Shard Villa
Turning Point Center of Addison County
Vergennes Partnership
Vermont Cardiac Network
Vermont Farm & Forest School
Vermont Works for Women
Willow Education
Addison County Chamber of Commerce
Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Addison Housing Works
Aunt Dot’s Place
Bristol CORE
Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
Charter House Coalition
Common Good Vermont
Counseling Service of Addison County
Henry Sheldon Museum
HOPE
Mary Johnson Children’s Center
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