Change Comes in Waves
Aspen Wave Strategies helps organizations explore an ocean of possibilities and shape them into strategic priorities and goals that are ambitious, yet practical. We listen to your stories and ideas. We work in partnership with you to develop plans to achieve the greatest possible impact.
Our Mission
To authentically partner with purpose-driven organizations to bridge possibilities with practical solutions that positively shape communities.
We manage processes that help community-based nonprofits, foundations and businesses take a step back. We facilitate conversations that recognize, plan for and act on opportunities for impact.
We explore ways to build and strengthen intentional, mutually beneficial relationships. We work with leadership teams and boards to strengthen governance and stewardship.
We foster dialogues that spark curiosity, explore new ideas and open minds to possibilities. We create the space to reflect, think and explore ways to adapt and evolve.
What We Do
Aspen Wave Strategies guides organizations in developing plans, identifying priorities and focusing goals that will provide a roadmap for where they want to go. We help organizations better understand and define their position and create the path to have the greatest impact. We work closely with clients to:
Review current programs and services and new opportunities for impact
Facilitate planning processes that result in comprehensive, actionable strategic and operational plans
Explore ways to build and cultivate meaningful relationships between funders, donors and nonprofits
Develop and build strong grantmaking and partnership strategies
Strengthen organizational governance, working closely with leadership teams and boards of directors
Identify opportunities to diversify funding streams and appeal to new donor audiences
Generate recommendations to assure that development plans and grant applications include critical details relevant to funders
Shared Partnership
There is great potential to strengthen the impact that nonprofit organizations have, both individually and collectively. So much power and value exists in strong relationships. Aspen Wave Strategies believes it all begins with an intentional, authentic partnership that is grounded in mutual trust and understanding.