What makes us unique?
We take a capacity-building approach – one that supports organizations to sustain the work of becoming even more effective on their own. We believe that the best and most enduring way for an organization to increase its impact is to develop its capacity as a learning organization. In all our engagements, we share our thinking, collaborate throughout the process, and provide our clients with the tools to engage in ongoing organizational learning and reflection.
We work best and most uniquely at the intersection of evaluation and strategy. With consultants who have expertise in both disciplines, we bring a holistic approach to understanding an organization’s learning practices and culture. We help organizations to assess their performance and make data-driven decisions, ensuring they are well-positioned to refine their strategy and achieve greater impact.
WE ENVISION
Community-oriented nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors sharing their knowledge in the service of equity and justice.
Communities of people working to honor and preserve cultural integrity, secure the health and well-being of their members, cultivate creativity, and promote equity and justice.
LFA as a community reflects our vision, striving towards continuous learning, responsibility, and participation while cultivating satisfaction, challenge, and a sense of purpose.
WE VALUE
Integrity. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of quality and ethics. We engage authentically, and address difficult issues directly in the service of continuous learning, growth, and improvement.
Curiosity. We ask questions and listen intently to understand the context, needs, concerns, and strengths of organizations and communities in support of mutual learning and growth. We work to actively include and amplify voices of people who are most affected by injustice.
Collaboration. We recognize that change in communities, organizations, and systems requires genuine partnership in thought and action. Our collaborative approach draws on diverse talents and yields a rich exchange of ideas that foster creative solutions for meaningful change.
Compassion. We approach our work with sensitivity, awareness, understanding, and humility.
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OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Our team brings subject matter expertise in a broad set of content areas,
setting us apart from similar types of consulting organizations.
Community and Economic Development, including housing and homelessness, anti-poverty programs, workforce development, and comprehensive community initiatives.
Education and Youth Development, including early childhood, K-12, higher education, and older adult education.
Health and Human Services, including public health, behavioral and mental health, reproductive health, justice system, foster care, aging services, and violence prevention.
Environment, including environmental education and stewardship.
We also bring expertise in consulting on efforts that span across content areas, including media, policy-advocacy, collective impact, and systems change.
