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We provide organizational support through a customized, multi-year process that responds to the unique needs of an individual organization, while also following a consistent and systematic service delivery approach.

Our process →

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ASSESS
You can’t fix a problem that you don’t know exists, which is why we carry out an organizational assessment process with our partners. The organizational barriers they face often aren’t as obvious as they seem. To gain a deeper understanding we engage in conversations with partners, stakeholders, and staff; carry out a customized Maliasili organizational assessment survey and workshop; and maintain a constant dialogue with our partner’s leadership team.
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DESIGN
Once we know the change we seek, we design a multi-year process to help us get there, building in room to adapt as needed. At an annual level we develop a joint organizational strengthening plan that identifies priorities to focus on each year. These priorities depend on the partner’s needs, but we always start with strategic planning and leadership development as these are foundational to strong organizations and essential for successful growth.
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SUPPORT
This is our core work and what we love doing. We facilitate our partners to develop the tools, systems, plans and strategies they need to become more effective as an organization, and then we make sure they work in practice.

We believe that Strategy, People, and Action are three key building blocks for organizational performance.

Our Support Services →

The following are the support services we offer our partners. We have methodologies for each of these support areas that guide our work, but we always tailor our approach to meet our partners’ needs.
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Strategic planning
Facilitating the development of strategic plans for greater focus and clarity. Learn more here.
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Management
Building skills and knowledge around management and systems to help individuals unlock their full potential.
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Partnerships
Advising and facilitating the development of strong partnerships, collaborations, and networks for greater influence and leveraging of resources.
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Financial Management
Building organizational systems to effectively manage funds accountability and strategically.
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Fundraising
Generating sufficient and supportive revenue by identifying needs, cultivating relationships, and securing funding.
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Work Planning
Creating prioritized, realistic, and time-bound plans based on clear goals and targets.
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Leadership
Developing outstanding leaders who are self-aware, skilled, and capable of driving change.
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Communications
Helping an organization tell its story, share its impact, and engage with its key stakeholders in a compelling way.
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Budgeting
Allocating and managing funds to support planning and operations.
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Board Governance
Strengthening board governance to oversee and guide effective organizations.
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Team Development
Cultivating well-managed, dynamic, and structured teams guided by shared values and a strong culture for optimal performance and results.
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Monitoring & Evaluation
Developing clarity on how interventions lead towards results and ensuring that learning and reflections inform future strategies, decisions, and plans.

Our 4 year Organizational Development Process →

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Strategy + People + Action = Impact →

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Strategy
Strategy is about understanding what needs to get done and designing the right path to do it. It involves big thinking yet practical solutions. We ask tough questions and help our partners find the right answers so they can gain focus and clarity on what they need to do to achieve their goals and create lasting change.
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Action
Action is how a team brings a strategy to life. It’s how it raises money to make things happen, plans its activities to stay focused, measures its progress, or lets others know what it’s doing and why it matters. We help organizations design their systems and strategies so they can get things done.
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People
An organization’s most important resource is its people. They bring the ideas, skills, and energy to drive change. Whether visionaries, technicians, or work-horses, we help organizations get the most out of their teams, relationships, and networks to achieve optimal performance.

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