our approach
We do things a little differently because we’ve been on the other side of working with a consultant, coach, or trainer.
We know what it means to feel like your money was spent on generic advice or training that doesn’t apply to your specific organization and situation (or, worse, was actively harmful advice). We also know how hard it can be to convince yourself as an organization that investing in outside help will be worth it when your budget is tight already.
And we know what it’s like to get dated or off-putting advice or training from a consultant who has completely bought into the work and philosophy of a single person or book, only to find out they can’t adapt to the current moment, have never been in your shoes, or just feel like a franchise that doesn’t specifically have your back.
When we work together, we are in-it-to-win-it with you. You, your team, and your organization are treated like the unique, nuanced, real people that you are. We’re a thought partner and your biggest cheerleader, and you are not an ATM.
Our clients stick with us for a reason.
our pricing approach
we will never upsell
You have our promise that we will never try to sell you more than you need. We ask what your budget is, not so that we can max it out, but so that we can suggest options that will work best for your unique situation within your budget. In fact, we often under-sell, recommending a smaller investment, at least at first, so that we can work in stages, adjust as we go, and learn from the iterative process.
We don’t negotiate rates, but we do work with you to adjust project scale and scope to work within your budgetary needs.
we don’t work for free
It’s an inclusion issue. Not only have women been expected to provide their labor — especially in team building, leadership, and other soft skills —for free for too long, but if we gave away our time, that would mean that anyone who could afford even less to forgo payment would never be hired.
It’s also an equity issue. Our work is professional and valued fairly. Just as you shouldn’t be expected to perform your job for free or for a cut rate, neither should we. Everyone should be paid their worth.
It wouldn’t benefit your organization. You want to build a sustainable budget — expecting free labor for professional services doesn’t do that. And, honestly, experience has shown us that you get what you pay for — free always comes with a catch.
Our prices, no matter the project, are all based on how much time it will take to do the work.
we have great, affordable options for small nonprofits!
Not all nonprofits can afford full-scope services, but all nonprofits deserve professional support. That’s why we’ve developed a great suite of services that are truly affordable for actual, small nonprofits.