Recent projects and publications
Ecosystems
Help cultivate a BIPOC centered ecosystem for spiritual innovation that reimagines historic faith and wisdom traditions for today's communities and callings.
Power
Design and facilitate a community of practice exploring responsible use of philanthropic power and the implications for grantmaking practices.
Equity and networks
Research how funders can help cultivate networks that promote equity and build power among those most impacted by health inequities. Findings captured in Cultivating Equity-Promoting Networks: A Primer.
Strategic learning
Advise foundation leaders, facilitate internal learning dialogue, and co-create tools and processes for adopting strategic learning practices across program teams.
Resilience
Conduct and apply research into what it takes for nonprofits to survive and thrive in times of turbulence. Findings captured in two reports: Resilience at Work and Resilience in 2020.
Collaboration
Provide ongoing learning, planning, governance, and decision-making support to collaborative of retreat centers across the U.S. and Canada.
Learning and evaluation
Co-create an intentional approach to ongoing learning and evaluation for a climate movement support network.
Scenario thinking
Guide planning and decision-making amid uncertainty through training and hands-on support in applying the scenario thinking discipline and tools.
Who I work with
Working in close partnership with leaders and their teams, I shape and evolve the work to ensure fit for purpose and changing circumstances. Recent clients include:
S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
Climate Advocacy Lab
Fetzer Institute
Omidyar Network
David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Skoll Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Tides
Walton Family Foundation