SERVICES
NONPROFIT FACILITATION
Tailored facilitation experiences that help nonprofit leaders clarify strategies, align stakeholders, and build momentum for meaningful impact.
Strategic & Organizational Planning
Help your organization clarify its vision, align on priorities, and develop actionable roadmaps for the future. We'll work together on vision and mission clarity, program alignment, organizational capacity building, and multi-year planning.
You'll walk away with: Clearer strategic direction, shared ownership of priorities, and practical action plans with built-in accountability.
Example: Guided a food bank board through a comprehensive planning process that clarified program direction and left members aligned and energized about the path forward.
Coalition Building & Collective Action
Bring diverse stakeholders together to align around common goals and develop coordinated strategies for greater impact. We'll focus on goal alignment, action planning, building consensus, and strengthening collaboration across organizations.
You'll walk away with: Greater coordination among partners, clearer roles and shared priorities, and momentum toward collective goals.
Example: Facilitated planning sessions that united previously siloed community organizations on Chicago's South Side, resulting in a comprehensive $50 million Federal Enterprise Zone proposal.
Team Building & Retreats
Create meaningful experiences where team members celebrate successes, strengthen relationships, and build momentum for the future. We'll focus on appreciating achievements, learning from experience, identifying improvement opportunities, and finding practical ways to stay connected.
You'll walk away with: Stronger relationships and trust, shared insights on what's working and what could improve, and renewed energy and commitment to move forward together.
Example: Designed a full-day retreat for a multi-organization project team that included creative appreciation activities, collaborative brainstorming on what's working well and improvement opportunities, and priority-setting for staying connected between funding cycles.
Stakeholder Engagement
Bring authentic community and stakeholder voices into your decision-making processes in meaningful ways. We'll work on gathering stakeholder input, co-creating solutions, building trust, and ensuring diverse perspectives shape your strategies.
You'll walk away with: Community-informed decisions, stronger stakeholder relationships, and greater trust from those you serve.
Example: Facilitated monthly sessions with community leaders that elevated authentic resident voice in shaping foundation investments in disinvested Denver neighborhoods.
CORPORATE FACILITATION
Strategic facilitation that helps corporate leaders align teams, spark innovation, and strengthen effectiveness through expertly designed retreats and workshops.
Executive Strategy Retreats
Give your leadership team dedicated time to think strategically, make key decisions, and align on priorities. We'll tackle strategic priorities, integration planning, product direction, and resource allocation.
You'll walk away with: Expert-informed insights, clear investment direction, and leadership alignment around shared priorities.
Example: Facilitated a one-day retreat with 25 senior leaders to shape the future direction of a newly acquired literacy company, generating valuable insights across eight strategic questions.
Innovation & Ideation Workshops
Spark fresh thinking and generate creative solutions to business challenges through structured brainstorming and rapid prototyping. We'll focus on customer experience, new concepts, process innovation, and cross-functional problem-solving.
You'll walk away with: Actionable ideas ready for implementation, fresh cross-sector perspectives, and renewed energy for innovation.
Example: Led a cross-sector ideation session that generated innovative guest service strategies for a short-term rental company, with immediate application to operations.
Team Development & Leadership Growth
Strengthen your leadership team's effectiveness through experiences that deepen understanding, improve collaboration, and build trust. We'll explore communication styles, team dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and psychological safety.
You'll walk away with: Greater understanding of team dynamics, practical collaboration strategies, and stronger team relationships.
Example: Designed an Emergenetics-based retreat that helped senior executives understand each other's thinking and behavior preferences, leading to more effective collaboration.
Annual Planning & Alignment Sessions
Help your teams set clear priorities, allocate resources effectively, and build shared commitment to annual goals.
We'll work on goal setting, resource allocation, cross-functional alignment, and accountability systems.
You'll walk away with: Clear annual priorities, better resource planning, and team ownership of goals.
My Approach
Every engagement begins with a conversation to understand your context, challenges, and desired outcomes. From there, I co-design a session or series that's tailored to your needs—drawing from a rich toolkit of facilitation protocols and collaborative processes. Whether it's a half-day workshop, a multi-day retreat, or an ongoing series, I bring the same commitment: creating inclusive experiences where people feel heard, meaningful progress is made, and momentum builds.