Your vision deserves to become a reality.
We help nonprofits, local governments and community coalitions bring people together, make a clear plan, and mobilize resources for transformation.
Rooted in community, backed by experience.
$14M+
in resources secured to projects in 5 years
20+
rural counties served
300+
people trained with 96% agreeing that they gained new skills, tools, or knowledge
4.9/5.0
client satisfaction rating
You're probably wearing five hats right now.
A stalled plan. A funding gap. Not enough capacity.
A board trying to find its rhythm. Not enough volunteers.
We support you in developing solutions that work.
We work alongside you
Assessments, strategy, fundraising and hands-on support that meet you where the work is stuck.
Bring us into the room
Keynotes, retreats and workshops that connect an unforgettable experience with a practical next step.
Learn. Put it to work.
Training and tools for boards, directors and the people doing the community building work
With 30+ years of experience, Karen and Megan are ready to deliver results.
The both come to the table with significant lived experience, Masters Degree education, and
certifications that enhance their ability to serve you.
Result Based Accountability Certified
Standards of Quality: National Family Strengthening & Support Certified Trainers
Non-Profit AI Integration Experts
National & Keynote Speaking: Community Development, Collective Impact & Motivational Speaking
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Our Offerings
Community Strategic Planning
RBA Facilitation
Consensus Building
Inclusive Planning
Organizational Strategic Planning
RBA Facilitation
Organizational Development
Program Evaluation
Motivational & Public Speaking
Keynotes for conferences
demonstrated best practiced
lived experience
Training and Coaching
Retreats
Board Development
Executive Training
Staff Trainings
and Health Training
Capacity Building
Grant Writing
Data Development and Analysis
Marketing
Market Research
Communications Strategy
Copywriting
Report Template Design
Public Relations
Pitch to News and Media, along with Press Releases and Memos, and Crisis PR
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We are...
We are catalysts for creating hope within communities. We build trust through inclusion, life experience active listening, cultural responsiveness, respect, and accountability. We lead by passion and Inspire by doing things differently
We believe...
We believe individuals and communities have the knowledge to create solutions.
We believe in working model that embraces physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial freedom.
We believe in equity for all people
Being rooted in community means...
These collective values drive our commitment to equity and inform our approach to the services we provide, tailored to your project and community’s unique needs. We’re proud to bring an out-of-the-box approach that provides the freedom and flexibility to bring your vision to life.
Empowered people lead
Inclusion promotes trust
Integrity drives our moral compass
Transparency fosters accountability
Infusion of joy into the hard work matters
And authentic empathy allows us to hold safe space
Megan did a wonderful job of building trust, making the material approachable, and helped create a strong foundation
"Working with Megan was wonderful over the last 6 months or so to help lead our statewide hunger coalition through it's first RBA process. This was very new for our coalition, and Megan did a wonderful job of building trust, making the material approachable, and helped create a strong foundation for this coalition moving forward." - Nancy Carrivau, Great Plains Food Bank
Nancy Carrivau
Creating a Hunger Free ND
Such a skilled facilitator who helped bring the direction structure of our organization
“I can recommend Karen for any organization, big or small, who want to conduct a comprehensive, thoughtful, and action-oriented strategic planning. Our program was lucky to be connected with such a skilled facilitator who helped bring the direction and structure of our organization into better focus. We look forward to working with her again in the future!”
Tony Olson
PharmD, Board Chair for the Bob Tavani House for Medical Respite, October 2022
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Contact Information
Phone: 218.255.3919
Email: [email protected]
Address: 215 10th St N, Moorhead, MN 56560
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