Strategy

Envoy’s strategy practice works with organizations at pivotal stages of growth to support new initiatives and the expansion of high-quality work. Our team has experience developing and implementing strategic plans, building multi-year revenue and expense projections, creating communications and fundraising plans, and supporting program expansion to new communities and populations. We have worked across multiple content areas including workforce, education, criminal justice, and health.

Envoy specializes in the following areas:

Leading strategic planning processes with partners ranging from large national nonprofits to smaller community-based organizations to regional, multi-partner initiatives
Supporting the buildout and implementation of new organizations, programs, or initiatives
Expanding organizational programming, constituencies and geographic footprints
Creating fundraising, revenue strategies, and long-term financial projections
Building staffing and operating plans

Our strategy practice has an intentional focus on implementation, and we often enter longer-term or multi-phase engagements with clients that see our projects through to execution.

If you're interested in learning more, feel free to reach out to Salomon Moreno Rosa.

Case Studies

SCPa Works

Engagement: Envoy partnered with SCPa Works to create a learning community of employers focused on building new employee initiatives. Envoy designed a curriculum and virtual learning platform, provided instruction on effective policies and practices, developed customized tools and resources, and provided direct support and coaching to help drive implementation. This collaborative learning community enabled employers to share best practices, learn from each other's experiences, and collectively drive meaningful progress in strengthening their workforce development efforts.

Results: Envoy successfully implemented a multi-month learning series that engaged five participating companies in discussions and activities focused on implementing new workplace initiatives. A learning hub was developed to facilitate instruction, offering a centralized platform for resources, materials, and shared best practices. Additionally, one-on-one coaching sessions were made available to provide tailored support for each company's unique challenges. The series equipped participants with practical tools and strategies to drive meaningful improvements in their hiring processes and employee engagement efforts.

Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP)

Engagement: Envoy collaborates with FFRP by providing operational support, strategic planning, growth and new market expansion, fundraising and financial management, and communications strategy. Envoy works with FFRP to advance the organization’s mission to address the increasing threat of wildfires by supporting formerly incarcerated people’s successful transition into professional fire and fuels reduction careers.

Results: Envoy has helped guide FFRP through tremendous growth, supporting its development from a burgeoning social venture to a $3M+, statewide nonprofit organization employing 20+ staff and training and supporting a substantial percentage of people returning from incarceration in California's fire camps.