Community Engagement Support
Meaningful engagement with the people you serve takes intention, not just an open invitation. We help organizations design and run engagement programming that builds trust, reaches the right voices, and lasts beyond a single event.
Grounded in I-O psychology. Backed by science. Informed by data.
Paid concierge service
Request this service à la carte or as part of a tailored proposal.
Team trainings and client listening have fixed fees provided on request. Complex projects are priced by custom proposal. For comprehensive needs, start with The All-Inclusive Organizational Culture & Engagement Review (priced by number of employees), followed by a separate implementation proposal; bundled discounts may be included in that proposal.
Fees, proposals & intellectual propertyWhat this looks like
Map who you need to reach
We identify the communities, stakeholders, and partners that matter to your mission, and the barriers that have kept them at a distance.
Design programming that builds trust
From listening sessions and forums to advisory groups and outreach campaigns, we design engagement experiences that are culturally tailored, accessible, and worth people's time.
Close the loop
Engagement only builds trust when people see what happened next. We help you report back, evaluate with behavioral insights, and keep the relationship going.
Business impact
Stronger practices. More intentional use of resources.
Outreach that misses its audience can consume staff time and campaign funds without meaningful participation. Listening and accessible, culturally tailored programming can help organizations focus resources on relevant channels and reduce the need to redesign programs after launch.
Where avoidable costs can show up
- Outreach spending and staff hours that do not reach intended participants
- Repeat campaigns and program redesign caused by unmet community needs
What we can track together
- Cost per meaningful participant or completed application
- Participation and follow-through by outreach channel
- Partner feedback and accessibility barriers
Research behind the approach
A meta-analysis found benefits of community engagement in public-health interventions for disadvantaged groups. Its context is public health, not proof of recruitment gains or financial savings for every school, business, or nonprofit. [1]
Potential cost reductions depend on your starting point, implementation, and other changes in your organization. These sources are external research, not our client results. Establish a baseline, distinguish cash savings from released staff capacity, and account for implementation and ongoing costs before estimating net value. Protect confidentiality when reviewing employee or participant data.
Explore the broader business caseCould this help your organization?
Request scope and fees for this paid service. For wider organizational needs, a paid review informs recommendations for our services or partners and a separate implementation proposal.
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