Strategy

Learn about some of our strategy projects, the services we provided, and their impact.

Developing strategy and infrastructure for thoughtful growth by a field building entity

A rapidly growing field building organization focused on knowledge building and narrative change wanted to refresh their mission, codify their theory of change, and develop an impact measurement strategy that would improve internal decision-making and engagement with funders and other partners.

Services provided

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Sustained Support

Knowledge Building

  • Team learning sessions

  • Field needs synthesis

  • New mission statement

  • Updated core strategy and public messaging materials

  • Creation of an impact measurement strategy and early stage implementation priorities

Impact

The organization got clearer on their purpose and target outcomes, how they measure success, and how they talk about their work. Their leadership team coalesced around a shared understanding of field building and an updated theory of change and new aligned metrics for their field building work. They agreed upon a set of early implementation priorities and change management strategies to set them up for success putting into practice their new impact measurement strategy.

Adding a new field building function to a direct service organization

A long-standing, nationally respected $7M direct service nonprofit wanted to explore adding a field building aspect to their work in response to field demand. Their leadership team sought support in making decisions about whether and how to build out such a function internally.

Services provided 

Advising

Knowledge Building

Sustained Support

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  • Advising and thought partnership with senior leadership

  • Team learning sessions and retreats

  • Field needs synthesis

  • Assessment of organizational assets and growth areas

  • Feedback on funder materials, staffing plans, and internal processes

  • Facilitated design sessions to select priorities and scope projects

Impact

The organization’s leadership team moved forward with a deeper understanding of what field building entails and how to incorporate it into their internal systems. They selected a set of priorities and project concepts for their field building work based on an assessment of field needs, funder interests, and the organization’s internal assets. They arrived at a clearer picture of initial staffing and organizational development priorities to expand their capacity to engage in field building. Within six months of the engagement, they had met their targets for hiring, fundraising, and understanding and buy-in within their organization.