ABOUT US

Exemplifying holistic leadership, birds flying in formation take turns at the front, provide each other wind cover in a V shape, and support injured members.

We are dedicated capacity builders with a profound commitment to fostering transformation, empowerment, and care within individuals and groups.

Our focus revolves around nurturing holistic leadership, cultivating intentional structures, and designing liberating tools and systems for thriving communities.

Our approach encompasses a range of services, including consulting, coaching, training, workshops, and facilitation.

Established in December 2020, we were thrilled to launch officially in the summer of 2023. We eagerly embark on this journey, inspired by the potential for positive change, liberation, and the creation of caring and equitable communities.

Explore Our Comprehensive Offerings Deeply Rooted in the Values of Joy, Care, Connection, and Social Justice

Drawing from our extensive background in social justice organizing, nonprofit management, and collective leadership, we specialize in guiding groups and individuals through courageous conversations to arrive at concrete results. Our goal is to align your organizational structures with your values, envision a future of justice, and craft concrete, well-defined plans for transformative impact.

We Focus On 4 Main Areas of Work:

  • Our coaching services extend beyond traditional leadership training. We aim to cultivate a collective force for equity and justice within your entire team through individual coaching, group training, and skill-building workshops. Tailored to your organization's needs, our coaching initiatives can be customized to reach every staff member in a nonprofit or specifically target certain leadership teams. Embracing the Co-Active Coaching principles, our coaching approach recognizes the inherent resourcefulness in each individual, prioritizes a holistic mindset, embraces change, and sparks transformative growth.

  • In collaboration with your team, we facilitate retreats, summits, and convenings. These spaces go beyond setting goals and focus on team building, visioning, and cultivating joyfulful cultures. We co-create environments where meaningful connections are forged, fostering a collective spirit that propels shared visions and plans.

  • In our commitment to cultivating cultures of care, belonging, and empowerment, our consulting services extend beyond conventional boundaries. We co-create intentional structures, liberate through strategic planning, and empower through supportive board development. with teams to develop structures, practices, and policies that embody liberatory management, participatory decision-making, and a commitment to fostering leaders who embody care in in action.

    Structure Building:

    Embark on a transformative journey of structure building, where we intricately craft intentional decision-making processes, role maps, and shared leadership models. Our approach extends to shaping policies, creating tools, and developing practices and cultures of care. Our process goes beyond traditional hierarchies as we redefine leadership structures to empower all levels.

    Liberatory Strategic Planning:

    Our strategic planning isn’t just about charts and visuals; it’s a compass pointing toward justice and equity inside and out. In crafting your roadmap, we create a North Star, aligning each decision with collective justice. This isn’t just a plan; it’s a living document, breathing life into your statement of purpose (or mission), guiding you toward tangible impacts.

    Anti-Oppressive Feedback, Supervision, and Performance Evaluations:

    Immerse your team in our liberatory trainings that transcend traditional practices. We prioritize not only individual growth, but also collective well-being. Each of these trainings are provided within the framework of justice and equity.

    Empowered and Right-Sized Board Development:

    Ensure that your board operates supportively of your organization and with an anti-oppression lens. In alignment with legal requirements and the core duties of the board, we foster a right-sized board role that aligns with the organization’s needs. This promotes a leadership structure that is not only supportive, but also reflective of the rich tapestry of voices within your community.

    Resource Mobilization and Philanthropic Strategy Consulting:

    Our resource mobilization and philanthropic strategy consulting work is rooted in empowerment, boldness, and a liberatory spirit. We equip organizations with the tools and skills to navigate and thrive in their philanthropic partnerships. Our commitment to liberation and collective care serves as a guiding lens, ensuring your journey toward resource mobilization is not only effective but also inherently just.

  • For those committed to advocacy, we offer expertise in developing movement ethics, crafting strategies, and organizing as advocates. With decades of experience in social justice organizing, we guide your journey towards impactful advocacy and collective leadership.