Start a conversation.
Engagements begin with an intake conversation — free, nonbinding, and confidential. We will find out what you need and whether we are the right fit to help.
How to reach us
What to include
To make the first conversation useful, it helps to share:
- Your organization, role, and a one-sentence description of what your organization does
- The region or community you primarily work in
- What’s prompting you to reach out — a specific event, an ongoing concern, a planning cycle, or a general assessment of capacity
- Any timeline or deadline that matters
- Whether confidentiality at this stage is important to you
None of this is required. A short note that says “we should talk” is enough to start.
What to expect
The intake conversation is typically 30 to 45 minutes by phone or video. We listen, ask questions, describe what we can offer, and are honest if we are not the right fit. There is no pitch and no pressure. If there is a good fit, we propose a scope.
The practice is selective about engagements and declines work that conflicts with our values. If you are unsure whether we are the right fit, an intake conversation is the right place to find out.