What We Do
At North Star Strategies, we help mission-driven organizations strengthen their impact through clarity, alignment, and foresight.
Our consultants use research-based methods, scenario planning, and structured collaboration to guide leaders through decisions that shape the future.
We work across sectors — from nonprofits and faith communities to coalitions, businesses, and public agencies — helping each develop the strategies, structures, and partnerships needed to succeed in an uncertain world.
Strategic Planning
Helping leadership teams clarify direction, set priorities, and translate vision into practical action.
Our planning process emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based decision-making, and measurable results that build shared ownership across the organization.
Workshops and retreats are tailored to align boards, staff, and partners around clear next steps.
Scenario Planning
Preparing organizations for multiple futures through structured foresight and analysis.
Scenario planning helps leaders make confident decisions amid uncertainty by identifying critical variables, testing assumptions, and developing flexible strategies.
Workshops guide teams through a proven step-by-step process to explore possibilities and plan with confidence.
Leadership Alignment
Helping leadership groups build clarity, trust, and unity of purpose.
We use evidence-based tools—including SchellingPoint’s strategic collaboration technology—along with facilitation methods that surface assumptions, strengthen dialogue, and accelerate decision-making.
The result is better communication, stronger execution, and measurable alignment across teams.
Stakeholder Assessments
Engaging key stakeholders—board members, staff, clients, and community members—to understand perspectives before major planning or change initiatives.
Our assessments and facilitated workshops help organizations identify shared priorities, uncover barriers, and strengthen relationships through transparent dialogue.
Some organizations may know this as a congregational assessment or membership survey.
More Services
Fundraising Strategies
Developing clear, actionable plans to diversify and strengthen funding sources. We help organizations connect mission, message, and resources through individual giving, campaigns, and partnerships.
Mergers and Collaborations
Facilitating structured discussions to evaluate partnerships, mergers, and shared-service models. We help leaders identify synergies, assess risks, and rapidly reach alignment on sustainable agreements.
Client Surveys
Designing, conducting, and analyzing surveys to measure satisfaction, program effectiveness, and stakeholder perceptions. Findings inform strategy and strengthen accountability to the people you serve.
Community Engagement
Helping organizations and faith communities build authentic connections with the people they serve. We guide listening sessions, partnerships, and outreach that lead to lasting relationships.
Growth Initiatives
Identifying and prioritizing opportunities for mission or market expansion. We help organizations define realistic growth paths supported by data, capacity, and financial planning.
Vision, Mission, and Values Clarification
Leading facilitated conversations that define purpose, direction, and shared values. These sessions align leadership and staff around a compelling statement of identity and intent.
Business Plans
Creating practical, investor-ready business plans that connect strategy, operations, and financial sustainability. Plans are tailored for startups, social enterprises, or new venture launches.
Financial Projections
Building clear financial models to evaluate feasibility, plan for growth, and raise capital. We translate goals into data-driven projections, in a format preferred by investors.
Performance Measurement Systems
Creating simple, effective systems for tracking results and demonstrating impact. We help organizations move from activity-based to outcome-based measurement.
Governance Development
Strengthening board effectiveness through clarified roles, improved decision-making, and better alignment with organizational strategy.
Change Management
Supporting teams as they implement new strategies, structures, or processes. We help leaders anticipate resistance, maintain momentum, and embed new practices.
Communications and Messaging Strategy
Developing language that connects strategy to stakeholders. We help leaders articulate vision and impact to internal leadership, external clients, potential funders, and stakeholders.
Let the Numbers Speak
Projects & Clients Served
Sectors Supported
Years of Impact
Representative Projects
North Star Strategies partners with organizations across sectors to address complex challenges and design practical solutions.
The examples below highlight how we apply strategic thinking, collaboration, and foresight to help clients achieve clarity and momentum. Explore the case summaries to learn more about our approach and impact.
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council
- Sector: Public Policy & Sustainability
Duration: 6 weeks
Participants: 53 organizations
Result: Formation of the SPLC (nonprofit 501c3)
“The results were dramatic!” -Libby Bernick, Senior VP, Trucost
Delaware Children's Museum
- Sector: Nonprofit Museum
Duration: 10 weeks
Participants: Board, staff, funders, and members
Result: Updated strategic plan
Blending strategic planning with scenario planning and uncertainty analysis.
New York Hospital Decarbonization Project
Sector: Healthcare & Sustainability
Duration: 15 weeks
Participants: 112 representatives from hospitals, government, and industry
- Result: Creation of the New York Healthcare Decarbonization Guide and establishment of the New York Healthcare Protocol (NYHP)
“NYSERDA is honored to partner with such an esteemed group of public and private organizations to develop the Decarbonize with Resilience Guide for New York Hospitals. This innovative and unique resource will help reduce the environmental impacts of hospitals, drive down the cost of operations, and support high-quality patient care,” said NYSERDA President and CEO, Doreen M. Harris. “By embracing energy efficiency, decarbonization, and resilience practices, hospitals can future proof their facilities, improve patient outcomes, all while positioning New York State as a global leader in combatting climate change.”