RESULTS

Inclusion is Different for Every Organization

It doesn't  happen accidentally and one-size doesn't fit all. Here are a three Zena Consulting case studies from our clients.  ​See more examples, including engaging New American communities, at Outreach. 

3 Ways to Develop & Reach Goals

Strategic Communication

Challenge- Agape House needed more funding for their programs- which support young Black and brown women as they transition out of foster care, and are at risk of homelessness or being trafficked.  

​Solutions- Lee's communications audit found overlooked strengths and Partnership opportunities.

Results- The board leveraged our report to attract a larger agency to build capacity and support. This organization has also asked us to help with new  writing and partnership development projects since. 

Training

Challenge- The NW philanthropic community is raising the bar on equity, diversity and inclusion outcomes for grant recipients. Puget Sound Grant Writers Association, (PSGA), wanted to help its members meet this expectation.   

Solution- Lee designed and co-presented a training with Chanya Allen, entitled: “Writing About Equity with Confidence & Credibility”, to explore E/D/I ethics, best-practices, and impact. It included a facilitated panel discussion with BIPOC funding officers from local foundations. 

Results- ​The event sold out and a follow-on was requested. See testimonial, below. 

Facilitation

Challenge- "Teach us to swim, our children are drowning", said an American Muslim woman, in a meeting to fix lagging participation in WIC, the food assistance (WIC) program for children, after 9/11. 
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​Solutions- Lee facilitated meetings with community leaders and staff to find solutions that would re-engage families. 

Results- ​The Sister's Swim brought them back to the center, provided exercise, and created new partnerships. Still operating, it quickly attracted funding, and Seattle Times and NPR Radio news spots. The program has been replicated in other cities, and welcomes all females, while still meeting the needs of modesty women. 
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Testimonials

"Lee is like a midwife in understanding what we need. She was so encouraging through this process. The strategic communications audit helped us coordinate our board and resources, which  impressed donors."

Kiti Ward
Executive Director
The Agape House
"Lee's training gave me invaluable insight into the subjects of equity and inclusion, and a depth of understanding that I desperately needed to be successful in my work. I have more confidence around the complex issues of racial justice and racial equity, and am grateful to her."

Sharon Frey Jones
Board Member
Puget Sound Grant Writer's Association 
"Lee's facilitation work with the Muslim Sisters group was invaluable–once again. This was so much more than meets the eye. She helped us establish new strategic partners, which will expand our funding base and visibility."

Ann Fuller,
Program Managers
North Seattle Family Center