Finding alignment can be your greatest strength.
The hidden power of the social sector are the relationships you have in the community. We are here to empower you to align those relationships for greater impact.
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Community Alignment Snapshot
A quick diagnostic designed for teams that need clear direction without a major investment.
Ideal for organizations preparing for strategic planning, year-end fundraising, or a new initiative who need directional guidance and clarity.
Scope
High-level assessment of your existing audience segments and stakeholder groups.
Review of outward-facing materials (website, social content, newsletters, public presentations) to identify how community voice currently appears.
Short list of priority engagement gaps and opportunities.
Deliverables
A 2-3 page Snapshot Report outlining:
Primary and secondary audiences as they appear today
Current expressions of community accountability and transparency
Immediate opportunities to strengthen relevance and resonance
A set of quick, actionable recommendations (30–60 day horizon).
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Community Alignment Assessment
A deeper analysis combining stakeholder insight, messaging evaluation, and practical planning.
Ideal for organizations ready to strengthen community credibility, refine their voice, or reposition themselves as a sector leader.
Scope
Audience and stakeholder mapping, including identification of high-value and underserved groups.
Examination of messaging, tone, and narrative cohesion across platforms.
Light research touchpoints, such as brief interviews with 3–5 internal or community stakeholders.
Assessment of collaboration opportunities with partners, coalitions, and community institutions.
Deliverables
A 8-10 page Assessment Report covering:
Current and aspirational audiences
Gaps between audience needs and organizational messaging or engagement
Findings from interviews or stakeholder inputs
Recommended themes for a more distinct and authentic voice
Priority engagement pathways (90–180 day horizon)
A one-hour virtual debrief with leadership and communications staff.
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Community Alignment Design
A comprehensive engagement strategy tailored to your mission, vision, and strategic plan.
Ideal for organizations seeking to elevate their leadership role, align communications with community expectations, and operationalize participation, trust-building, and relevance across the organization.
Scope
Full audience and stakeholder research plan, including interviews, surveys, or listening sessions.
Narrative and brand voice development rooted in community values and organizational identity.
A defined engagement model outlining how your organization equips, invites, and partners with community members and collaborators.
Integration with strategic plan goals, program priorities, and operational capacity.
Implementation roadmapping with timelines, roles, and measurement indicators.
Deliverables
A 15-20 page Community Alignment Strategy, including:
Audience personas and learning derived from research
Core narrative architecture and voice guidelines
Engagement framework with recommended activities over 6–12 months
Metrics and feedback loops to sustain alignment
A leadership briefing and optional board presentation.
Ongoing advisory support (up to four quarterly check-ins).