Avanza Strategies

Avanza’s vision is to see every impact organization thrive as a catalyst for positive change. If you're looking to drive meaningful change and create lasting impact, we'd love to partner with you. Check out our key services and some of the amazing partners we've worked with. Let's make a difference together! #strategicplanning #strategy #education #leadership #impact #equity #socialimpact #socialimpactconsulting #avanzastrategies

Today, we honor all the incredible father figures in our lives. Whether you're a dad, stepdad, grandfather, uncle, mentor, or a supportive friend, your love and guidance shape the world in meaningful ways. Wishing everyone a Happy Father's Day filled with joy and gratitude. Thank you for all you do! #diadelpadre #fathersday #gratitude #appreciation

It was an absolute honor for Avanza Strategies to partner with VOCEL on developing their strategic plan. We're thrilled to have played a role in shaping initiatives that stand out for their innovative approach to early childhood education. At Avanza, we pride ourselves on delivering high-impact strategic planning that honors the genius of organizations and the communities they work with. VOCEL, thank you for putting your trust in us to partner on this visionary plan! We can’t wait for you to be inspired by it. #strategicplanning #earlychildhoodeducation #leadership #impact #equityinaction #strategy #socialimpact #socialimpactconsulting #avanzastrategies

Today, on Mexican Mother’s Day, we at Avanza Strategies send our warmest wishes to all the incredible mothers and mother-like figures out there. Your strength, unique point of view as mothers, and unwavering love shape generations and create a better future for us all. Thank you for your profound impact and the countless ways you uplift and nurture those around you. Here’s to celebrating your extraordinary role today and every day! #MothersDay #CelebrateMothers #GenerationBuilders #AvanzaStrategies

Thrilled to highlight our founder, Grisel Maldonado's recent guest lecture on strategic planning at the University of Chicago. Grisel shared her expertise with bright, equity-minded students, sparking inspiring discussions on planning practices in the nonprofit sector. Thank you to Elizabeth Graettinger and the engaged students for a fantastic session! #UChicago #NonprofitManagement #StrategicPlanning #AdaptivePlanning #EquityInAction #strategy #socialimpact #AvanzaStrategies

In March, Avanza Strategies had the honor of facilitating a retreat for the board of the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, with the purpose of blending CDM’s newly minted The Bridgespan Group adaptive plan with the wisdom of its stakeholders. 🔎 How do you productively share a plan you’ve been working on for months with your board? This is exactly what we set out to do- with CDM leadership we navigated the fine line between sharing and actively seeking the board's feedback. 🔑 The key strategy during our planning process was transparency. Being transparent about when we were presenting plans versus when we genuinely needed insights made all the difference. It empowered the board to focus on the most critical parts of the plan and engage meaningfully, knowing their feedback wasn't just heard but was instrumental in shaping CDM’s path forward. (…and mixing in some fun, interactive activities to do this may have also helped!) The result? A day marked by productive engagement, with board members feeling like they were able to “engage in real issues and truly add value.” This is the power of clarity and co-creation in action. ✨ 📣We can’t end this post without giving the biggest shoutout to CEO, Marilee Jennings, for her clear vision and passion for strategy co-creation, and to Brittany Waxman for her impeccable operational support, ensuring the day ran without a hitch. Highly thoughtful and committed leadership will always make for a fun and smooth engagement! That’s a fact. 📌 #boardengagement #thepurplebuilding #strategy #facilitation #adaptiveplanning #socialimpact #socialimpactconsulting