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Our blog features case studies of recent projects, things that inspire us, and more.

Plus: check out our podcast "So, where do we go from here?"

May 2

Strategy Refresh for Nonprofit Teams

Our two-session Strategy Refresh is designed to re-orient nonprofit teams around a shared vision and sense of direction.

Feb 22

Workday Pause - March 2023

To celebrate three years of Concentric Strategy, we’re offering three of our signature Workday Pause sessions in March 2023. Register today!

Feb 7

Copywriting Services

Vision statement, case for support, website copy, instructions — we craft the right language for the right audience.

Dec 12, 2022

Strategic Planning Overview

Concentric Strategy’s approach to strategic planning is perfect for change moments. We help you align around shared direction and vision.

Aug 11, 2022

CASE STUDY: Bartram's Garden

Concentric Strategy worked with Bartram's Garden on marketing, graphic design of their map brochure, and website content development.

Mar 2, 2022

Celebrating 2 Years!

Reflections and highlights from the first two years of Concentric Strategy.

Feb 8, 2022

CASE STUDY: Philanthropy Network

We helped tell the stories of grantees involved in pandemic relief across the Philadelphia region.

Jan 21, 2022

CASE STUDY: Philadelphia Robotics Coalition

We've helped this start-up organization grow and sustain itself through strategic planning, grantwriting, and an executive hiring process.

Jan 21, 2022

CASE STUDY: Need in Deed

We led a process to refresh key messaging for educational organization Need in Deed.

Jan 21, 2022

CASE STUDY: Greater Philadelphia Extracurricular Collaborative

We worked with GPEC on coalition-building, ecosystem-wide problem-solving, and strategic direction.

Dec 7, 2021

Podcast: So, where do we go from here?

Podcast hosted by Melinda Steffy & Youngmoo Kim. Philadelphia's creative community talks about resetting as we emerge from the pandemic.

May 27, 2021

Workday Pause: UNWIND

45-minute session uses guided meditation & simple drawing exercises to help you move from frantic activity to deliberate calm.

May 8, 2021

Principles of Emergent Strategy

I come back to adrienne maree brown's list of core principles so often I'm surprised my copy of "Emergent Strategy" still closes at all....

Mar 12, 2021

Board & Staff Retreats

Here at Concentric Strategy, we believe that work happens best — and the best work happens — when there are opportunities to pause, step...

Mar 8, 2021

"Brutally Honest" Grantmaking

Nonprofit AF’s ongoing “…if Nonprofits Were Brutally Honest with Funders” series makes me laugh and cringe in equal measures. The latest...

Mar 1, 2021

Workday Pause: EMBRACING FLUIDITY

Embracing Fluidity in the Midst of Constant Change Marking a year of disruption with art-based healing work. WHEN: Friday, March 12,...

Nov 18, 2020

Universal Design as Expansive Empathy

If you spend any amount of time with me talking about project planning or design thinking, you will inevitably hear me talk about...

Oct 7, 2020

Rolling a Boulder

When launching a new project or initiative, I often think about it as a giant boulder sitting in a field. The goal is to roll the...

Feb 10, 2020

Horticultural vs. Mechanical

Ecosystem-thinking is one of Concentric's central frameworks. Every organization has mechanical systems. Your CRM database. Your...