Our Work

We translate community insights into creative action, guiding organizations through the transformative work of systems change.

Sunset Turbines

McKnight Foundation

Connecting action and strategic learning

Transforming impact measurement with the Midwest Climate & Energy Accountability Framework

Land Stewardship Project

Guiding Future Action through Community Engagement

Designing a community-centric approach to listening

Land Stewardship Project

Aligning Visual Identity and Identifying Opportunities

Internal and external communications audit using a participatory approach

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Advancing Digital Storytelling and Engagement

Digital storytelling and engagement to advance an equitable and promising future in which all children thrive.

Northern Minnesotans for Wilderness

Creative Digital Strategy to Save the Boundary Waters

Conceptualizing and managing digital and social media strategy to Save the Boundary Waters.

McKnight Foundation

Enhancing Philanthropic Impact: Internal Transformation

Breaking down silos within conventional philanthropic practices.

McKnight Foundation

Overcoming Misinformation: Elevating Shared Values and Narratives in Minnesota’s Clean Energy Transition

Transforming local narratives and engaging in real conversations about the benefits of clean energy within Minnesota communities.

Minnesota Council on Foundations

Maximizing Census Impact: A Story of Community Engagement

Assessing impact and equipping individuals and organizations with actionable insights.

Minnesota Council on Foundations

Responding to Crisis: Lessons in Innovation

A program assessment that fostered inclusive participation.

First Nations Development Institute

Communications Training for Native Arts & Culture

Honoring and respecting Native cultural practices and traditions during communications capacity building trainings.

Children & Nature Network

Navigating Change: Communications Planning and Digital Strategy

Communications planning to engage a powerful network to learn, connect, and act.

Minnesota Council on Foundations

Lifting Up Learning

Conducting program assessments with people at the center.

Ann Bancroft Foundation

Living Into Your Promise

Designing a strategic planning process that meets community members where they are, engaging people across geographies and navigating power dynamics.

The Minneapolis Foundation, Joyce Foundation, and McKnight Foundation

Principals Know What They Need

Building trust and strong relationships with Minnesota's school principals.

Energy News Network

Leaning Into Strengths with Impact Reporting

Searching for and uplifting the stories of people and organizations.