About Us
We are not strategy consultants. The leaders we work with know what needs to be done. They hire us to do the work through periods of growth and change, so they can focus on long-term impact.
Rather than telling organizations what to do, we do what needs to be done. We do our best work during “spikey” periods of high growth and rapid change, when the need for additional capacity is urgent and temporary. We manage short-term projects, fill staffing gaps, help launch sustainable programs, and build systems that create long-term efficiency. We work with precision, speed, and heart on the stuff that piles up and sneaks up, so that leaders have the space and time to lead.
“I love working with nonprofit leaders, and am constantly learning from their ingenuity, commitment, and strength. My passion is to make their work feel lighter, so they can continue to show up — day after day and year after year — to create change.”
-Sara Vander Zanden, Founder + Principal
About Our Founder
Sara Vander Zanden has led innovative programs and grassroots nonprofits for ten years. Her core competency is creating stability, transparency, and efficiency in high growth environments. With speed, precision, and heart she transforms limited resources into scalable outcomes for her clients. Sara was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of Seattle’s 40 Under 40 in 2018, spoke at a national TED conference about social justice and community health in 2017, and is celebrated for her ability to lead with compassion and strength.
Our Commitment
As an organization and as individuals, we are committed to challenging racism and standing in solidarity with people of color. We commit to listening and learning with vulnerability, and using our privilege to help disassemble a system designed to support white supremacy. We also donate 10% of profits to nonprofit organizations and social justice movements led by people of color.