We’ll bring practical tools, proven models, and maybe even a story or two to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Rachel Loewen Walker (PhD) is a trained researcher with expertise in community-driven research. She’ll help you determine the research, evidence, and evaluation-needs of your organization and develop an integrated research plan that draws on your organizational strengths. We are also experts in translating all of those boring reports into accessible, engaging tools, resources, and campaigns.
Funders and communities alike are looking for a vision to guide impact. We’ve helped national and local organizations become more effective, financially sound, and resilient through diligent, informed, and outside-the-box strategic planning. We’d love to do the same with you.
We’re detail oriented governance nerds with experience on both sides of the board table. We can work with you to establish the right bylaws and governance mechanisms for your organization whether at the board, staff, or organizational level.
Whether it’s financial planning, risk management, running a hiring process, or internal HR support—we can work with you to address immediate organizational needs that need an experienced eye and helping hand.
We want our sector to move forward—with brave commitments to anti-oppressive practices, gender, racial, and sexual diversity, and with accessible and inclusive policies and procedures. That’s why we lead EDI organizational audits, provide recommendations, and support the development of progressive policies. Our approach is drawn from personal experience, community knowledge, and more than 10 years spent working on EDI from the inside.
Between us, we’ve spent more than two decades as Executive Directors, Government Representatives, Board Members, and Board Chairs. We’ve seen almost every situation in the book—and we’re willing to chat about yours.
Got a grant that focuses on a specific form of capacity-building? We can tailor our services. Need help understanding and framing the issue? We can start with a conversation. Just want to get to know us?
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