CASE STUDIES

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The Civic Federation

Launching a New Strategic Plan With Purpose

Illinois

2024

The Civic Federation needed to roll out their new strategic plan to a 100+ member governing board with varying levels of engagement and familiarity…

Nonprofit Advising — Tactical Coaching

Focal Point

Fueling Nonprofit Innovation

Nationwide

Ongoing

Focal Point is a nonprofit that was established in the 1960s to fund cutting-edge medical research…

Philanthropy Advising — Grant Implementation

A+ Education Partners

Advancing 
Education Equity

Alabama

2019

In 2019, A+ Education Partnership transitioned its leadership while navigating the disruptive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Nonprofit Advising — Strategic Planning

Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Designing a Community Grant Program

Alabama

2024

The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens sought to develop a micro-awards program that would strengthen community connections…

Nonprofit Advising — Program Design, Coaching

Roundup River Ranch

Sustaining the Magic of Camp

Colorado

2023

Roundup River Ranch offers camp programs for children with serious illnesses and was navigating the complexities of staff engagement and evolving…

Nonprofit Advising — Facilitation, Coaching, Strategic Planning

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    Bebe Goodrich

    Focal Point

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    Brecca Powers

    StoryTellers Live

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    Bob Levine

    McWane Science Center

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    Ellen Palermo

    The Civic Federation

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    Philanthropy Client

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    Chuck Holmes

    Alabama Humanities Alliance

  • "Zadie & Co. helped us turn a big idea into an actionable plan. And they did so with wisdom, discernment, and joy."

    Rebecca Strivender

    Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens

  • "From start to finish the Zadie & Co. team was wonderful. They listened to our needs, guided us through an intentional process, and helped us achieve a quality strategic plan for us to live into. Their partnership has been invaluable to our organization."

    Malinda Weaver

    Avondale Samaritan Place

  • "Rosie had a unique ability to dive deep into our mission, getting into the trenches with me and understanding the issues I'm dealing with – not just giving me blanket advice that generally applies to all nonprofits."

    Lelia King

    Build Carolina

  • "From governance to meeting facilitation to vetting grant recipients, Zadie & Co. has been the key to launching and stewarding our foundation."

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