Consulting
Technical assistance, program design, and data strategy
Our consulting services range from program design and implementation to research and data analysis — for foundations, local governments, and nonprofits.
Subject-matter expertise
Subject-matter expertise for nonprofit, philanthropic, and government initiatives
Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI)
Designing and implementing Guaranteed Basic Income programs in California through:
- Facilitating inclusive design sessions with program staff and community stakeholders
- Identifying funding models and wrap-around support systems to maximize impact
- Creating flexible program budgets and financial models to support multi-year initiatives
- Advising on waiver processes and other frequently asked questions
Decennial Census
Preparing for the 2030 Census through:
- Conducting program and data analysis to understand what happened in 2020 and implications for 2030
- Advising on funding allocations and programmatic supports needed between now and 2030
- Providing up-to-date knowledge on current and upcoming Census initiatives such as LUCA
- Designing comprehensive education and outreach campaigns for diverse community members
Language Access Initiatives
Improving equitable language access for organizations through:
- Analysis of census data and other sources to understand demographic characteristics of local populations
- Auditing of websites, marketing and communications, and other program materials to identify opportunities for better accessibility
- Advising of campaigns and program strategies to ensure local language needs are met
Community Outreach and Activation
Designing inclusive and effective campaigns through:
- Partnering with local organizations and other community stakeholders to craft relevant and resonant messaging
- Integrating messaging with clear calls to action according to various program phases
- Tying issues to current events, local contexts, and other initiatives to create a cohesive message
- Facilitating the creation of multilingual outreach collateral for distribution
Relevant experience
Experience Stephanie brings to every engagement
Before founding GWC, Stephanie led the following initiatives in previous roles in philanthropy and direct service.
Decennial Census
Seven-county Census outreach campaign
Led a $3.7M regional activation initiative across the San Francisco Bay Area for the 2020 Census, coordinating dozens of community-based organizations across languages and counties to reach historically undercounted populations.
Facilitation & Strategy
Strategic planning for a century-old organization
Facilitated the process behind a new multi-year strategic plan for an organization marking over a hundred years of service, bringing staff, board, and community stakeholders into a shared vision and set of priorities.
Case studies
GWC client work
Guaranteed Basic Income
GBI pilot program for a large regional nonprofit
Write-up coming soon.
Language Access
Language access evaluation for a federal agency
Write-up coming soon.
How we support these engagements
Program design, process, and data capabilities
Community-centered program design
We design and implement inclusive community outreach and education initiatives that center the most marginalized community members and build upon local partnership ecosystems.
Process mapping and improvement
We build streamlined, supportive structures around programs and processes. We balance an abundance mindset with simplicity and center the practical needs of staff and closest stakeholders.
Research and data analysis
We utilize program and publicly available data sources to identify opportunities and advise partners on programmatic decisions and equitable resource allocation.
Data collection systems design
We design surveys, applications, and reporting templates with practical information needs in mind. We prioritize shared learning, easy dissemination, and living data management.