Strategy for the moments that matter most.
Generational transitions. Strategy shifts. Internal tension. The need for real capacity. When those moments hit, I partner with values-aligned funders and organizations to move through them well, keeping people at the center of it all.
Who this is for
You might be in the right place if you’re facing:
- A transition — a generational or leadership shift that’s reshaping how decisions get made.
- Tension — inside the family or organization, stalling the mission.
- A shift — a change in strategy that needs a clear, human path forward.
- A project — a specific program that needs added strategy and capacity.
How I work
Every engagement starts with the people — inside the organization and on the frontlines of the work — and builds strategy outward from there. Interpersonal connection, care, and joy are centered in every process, helping us get to the real questions and and solutions for sustained impact.
Service areas
Giving & Grant Strategy
Funder landscape, giving strategy, and systems that match your resources to the right work.
Governance & Board Development
Board structure, recruitment, and productive board–staff partnership.
Change & Transformation
Turning transition and restructuring into momentum rather than disruption.
Organizational Dynamics & Culture
How teams collaborate, decide, and grow, with inclusion built in.
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Authentic outreach and cross-sector partnerships that move resources toward the work.
I take on work with organizations and leaders whose values are aligned with mine and who are committed to meaningful change.
Ricky Benavidez 