STRATEGIC
ADVISING

KMB clients receive expert guidance for achieving long-term company goals by helping organization leadership make informed decisions for growth and success. We offer tailored solutions through research and analysis to navigate challenges, identify opportunities, and develop effective strategies.
Our partnership drives profitability and long-term success, ensuring businesses stay ahead and achieve sustainable growth. Our services not only provide this growth-focused guidance but also equip businesses with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in ever-evolving landscapes.

STRATEGIC
ADVISING

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CASE STUDY

CHALLENGE

Our journey begins with a nonprofit organization committed to societal change. Despite their deeply ingrained passion and substantial groundwork, they were facing a series of challenges. Their organizational structure was fragmented, creating bottlenecks in decision-making. Internal communication was suffering, leading to misaligned goals and inefficiencies. Furthermore, the organization was struggling with donor retention and fundraising, primarily due to a lack of strategic approach and compelling storytelling. The ultimate challenge was to strengthen the organization from within to sustain growth and amplify impact.

PROCESS

The process commenced with in-depth consultation sessions with the organization’s senior leadership. Our team employed a collaborative approach, involving key stakeholders in identifying the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, and future aspirations. We conducted a comprehensive organizational audit, exploring their operational processes, communication channels, and fundraising initiatives. We also organized team-building workshops to foster a strong sense of purpose and unity among the staff and leaders.

SOLUTION

Armed with insights from the audit, we developed a multifaceted strategic plan. We streamlined the organizational structure for efficient decision-making and improved internal communication. For fundraising, we developed a compelling narrative that truly encapsulated the essence of their work, augmenting their appeal to donors. We also introduced a robust monitoring and evaluation system to continually assess the impact of their work, providing tangible proof of their effectiveness to stakeholders.

OUTCOME

The transformation was phenomenal. The organization experienced a remarkable improvement in its internal processes, leading to a highly motivated team operating at peak efficiency. Fundraising skyrocketed, with a significant increase in donor retention. The strategic measures implemented ensured their growth was sustainable and their impact was ever-expanding. The journey highlights the transformative power of strategic advising and organizational transformation, offering inspiration to other nonprofit organizations navigating similar challenges.

CHALLENGE

PROCESS

SOLUTION

OUTCOME

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Corporate Administrator, Service Industry

“Dr. Kerry is so right …the work has to occur at all levels of the system. We all need to get involved, but all the work is not the same. We all have a part to play, talents to contribute, and gifts to present to the cause. We have to be INTENTIONAL around what’s ahead of us and what’s required”

Executive Leader, Women's Empowerment Nonprofit

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DEI Specialist within School System

Thank you so much for this thoughtful close-out memo and for your strategic partnership through so many changes at Demos. I appreciate all you did to make our work, relationships, efficiency, impact, resilience, analysis, and systems stronger. I am personally grateful for the many ways you helped me deepen my organizational leadership skills.

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