Services

Catalyzing Investments for Youth to L.E.A.D.™

We guide funders in refining their grantmaking strategies, ensuring they are informed by the perspectives and aspirations of young people. Our pioneering process engages the next generation in co-creating solutions that support their futures, fostering an inclusive and impactful philanthropic ecosystem.

Foundation Forward: Possibility Thinking for Strategic Impact

We bring your strategy to life through a process of possibility thinking, guiding your team on an outcomes-driven journey with a strategic roadmap designed for foundations. This framework equips organizations to pioneer transformative change and achieve lasting impact. This offering can be tailored to corporate, nonprofit, and government organizations.

Catalyzing Collaborative Impact

We facilitate the creation of dynamic partnerships for communities and philanthropic organizations, fostering collaboration and generating impactful outcomes. Our tailored strategies and targeted outreach cultivate funder collaboratives and amplify the reach and effectiveness of initiatives.

Facilitating Convenings for Social Change

Our facilitation process orchestrates dynamic convenings and learning exchanges between foundations, grantees, and communities. Through curated sessions and collaborative engagements, we drive meaningful change by exploring emerging trends, sharing best practices, and co-creating strategies to address social challenges. This offering also supports continued learning through communities of practice.

Engage 360: Community Engagement and Capacity Building

We develop tailored strategies to foster meaningful participation and dialogue within communities. By providing capacity-building support and technical assistance, we empower communities and organizations to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. Our approach ensures sustainable outcomes and stronger community relationships.

Community-Driven Insight: Participatory Research and Evaluation Strategies

We offer comprehensive research and evaluation services to help organizations understand their environment and engage with stakeholders effectively. Our services include:

1. Landscape Scans: Landscape analysis, stakeholder and community asset mapping, and network analysis to provide a clear understanding of the context.
2. Participatory Learning Approaches: Community and grantee engagement, participatory action research, and amplifying youth and community voices.
3. Qualitative Approaches: Conducting interviews, focus groups, and case studies to generate in-depth insights and guide strategic decision-making.

NextGen Philanthropy: Amplifying Voices, Empowering Communities

This keynote inspires youth-serving leaders to authentically listen to young people, showcasing the value of incorporating youth voices in foundation engagements through real-life community examples.

Trust and Transformation: Engaging Youth and Shaping Philanthropic Futures

This keynote builds the capacity of foundation leaders to trust and engage young people in co-creating philanthropic strategies. It covers youth-driven grantmaking, innovative partnerships, and strategies for meaningful engagement with grantees and communities.

Declare a Purpose, Not a Major

Designed to inspire young people to leverage their talents, social capital, and purpose, this keynote helps youth navigate college and succeed in a globally competitive world.

Curating Youth Conversations

We curate conversations with youth to gather their perspectives on relevant topics. This offering creates opportunities for philanthropic organizations to build trust with young people and leaders, fostering meaningful relationships.