Our Model

How do we partner with you?

Our projects typically last four to six months. Throughout the course of the engagement, we will partner closely with you to ensure we have accurately captured your goals and are responsive to your critical needs. Our five-phase consulting model is a highly iterative, collaborative partnership between your team and our volunteer consultants.

General Project Timeline

Phase 1

Estimated time required: ~2 weeks

Activities: We work collaboratively with you to define the scope of work which includes understanding the core problem, formulating our hypothesis, and defining the overall engagement objectives.

Phase 2

Estimated time required: ~2 weeks

Activities: In this phase, we will align on key milestones and establish expectations for final deliverables to achieve the engagement objectives. We will also introduce you to the full consulting team and agree on a cadence of communication for the remainder of the engagement.

Phase 3

Estimated time required: ~2-3 months

Activities: This is the core of every engagement. We will conduct thorough research and analysis based on available information (provided by you and externally gathered), stakeholder interviews (both with members of your non-profit and other organizations as required), and further field research. We will determine best practices that are most relevant and effective for your non-profit and discuss our preliminary findings and recommendations with you throughout the engagement.

Phase 4

Estimated time required: ~1 month

Activities: We will compile our findings and develop effective recommendations to help you succeed, presenting the final deliverables to you in a concluding presentation.

Phase 5

Estimated time required: ~2 weeks, with a follow-up ~6 months later

Activities: We will assess our impact on your organization, asking you to provide candid, open feedback on the process and whether our recommendations were helpful to you.