Our Services
We tailor our services to the unique needs of each nonprofit or project. If you don’t see what you’re looking for below, please reach out—our diverse team is ready to support a wide range of needs and is passionate about creating personalized solutions that align with your organization's experience and culture.
Grant Writing
From researching funding opportunities to crafting compelling documents, we help you secure grant funding that aligns with your mission. Our services include creating original budgets, detailed work plans, and letters of support, as well as coordinating with fiscal partners. We ensure all grant text precisely aligns with funder requirements by deeply understanding your organization and translating that knowledge into effective and persuasive funding proposals.
Advocacy and Strategic Communications
Our nonpartisan advocacy drives systemic change with a commitment to equitable funding practices and community engagement. As experts in engaging all levels of government and diverse stakeholders, we help craft advocacy plans, press releases, and Op-Eds. We also offer coaching on messaging, public engagement, and interviews, while supporting collaborations and leveraging community networks to amplify your impact.
Strategic Planning
We'll work closely with you to create or update your mission, vision, and values, ensuring they authentically reflect your organization’s identity and aspirations. Our equity-driven approach to strategic planning involves getting to know your organization inside and out, so we can craft actionable goals and a strategic plan that not only empowers your team but also advances your mission with clarity, purpose, and a commitment to internal and external accountability.
Nonprofit Board Governance
Whether virtually or in person, we work together to ensure your organization's bylaws align with the 2024 updates to the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). From bylaw writing to personalized Board training that accommodates different learning needs and experience levels, to facilitation of meetings that instills nonprofit governance best practices, we are committed to supporting both volunteers and staff as they learn how to lead effectively. We also work to disrupt hierarchical approaches to governance by incorporating anti-racist, decolonizing, and inclusive practices that build shared leadership structures, all while ensuring alignment with legal and funder requirements.
Fund Development & Sustainability Plans
We are experts at empowering grassroots and equity-seeking organizations to build long-term financial and operational stability. We work with you to create customized fundraising strategies, diversify revenue streams, and conduct operational assessments to ensure your operations are both affordable and efficient. By aligning these elements with your mission and values, we help you develop a resilient funding model that supports your organization’s growth and impact.
Community Based Research
We collaborate with you to conduct needs assessments, funder reporting, environment scans, and comprehensive reports that reflects your community's needs and values. Drawing on our expertise in a variety of qualitative and quantitative humanities and social science research methodologies, we ensure the process is inclusive, participatory, and aligned with your mission. We actively seek to amplify the voices of grassroots, equity-seeking communities. The insights gained will empower your organization to make informed decisions, advocate for change, and drive meaningful impact.
Fundraising and Donor Management
We know from experience how to support grassroots and equity-seeking organizations build strong, lasting relationships with donors. We collaborate with you to develop signature fundraisers—from idea to execution—create unforgettable events, manage donor engagement, and establish systems that align with your values, ensuring sustainable support for your mission and long-term impact.
Leadership Coaching
Our coaching is designed for those who don’t fit traditional leadership models and are actively working to drive systemic change. We adopt an anti-racist framework, understanding the intersectional barriers equity-seeking leaders face, and work to support you in strategizing, explaining broader systemic issues, and brainstorming innovative ways to create lasting impact. By listening, learning alongside you, and holding ourselves accountable, we empower you to lead authentically, leveraging your unique strengths and values.
