Independent Management & Social Impact Consulting
Strategy That
Liberates.
Sogo Strategy works with nonprofits, social enterprises, mission-driven businesses, foundations, and public institutions on organizational strategy, fundraising, grants, operations, community engagement, and social innovation. We bring experienced counsel and practical support to the people responsible for advancing this work.
Community
We recognize community knowledge, lived experience, and local leadership as essential to meaningful decisions.
Care
We honor the dignity, time, and contributions of everyone involved in our work.
Collaboration
We build genuine partnerships grounded in shared knowledge, trust, and mutual accountability.
Sustainability
We prioritize strategies, resources, and systems that organizations can maintain and adapt over time.
What we do
Organizational
Strategy & Development
Planning, leadership, governance, operations, and organizational change.
Fundraising, Grants &
Resource Development
Funding strategies, grant proposals, grant administration, and development systems.
Community Engagement
& Facilitation
Listening, participatory planning, partnerships, and thoughtful group processes.
Capacity Building &
Technical Assistance
Practical training, coaching, and
tailored support for teams and
leaders.
Research, Evaluation &
Learning
Applied research, feasibility studies,program evaluation, and useful findings.
Fractional Management &
Leadership
Experienced part-time support for grants, fundraising, operations, and organisational priorities.
Good intentions need good infrastructure.
We help organizations and mission-driven teams build the systems, secure the resources, and develop the strategies needed to do their work well.
Who we work with
We work with non-profits, grassroots organisations,
foundations, public institutions, and mission-driven
businesses. Our clients range from emerging initiatives
to established institutions seeking thoughtful strategy,
sound management, and new approaches to their work.
We begin by
understanding the work.
We begin by listening, understanding how an organization works, and identifying its priorities and opportunities. Drawing on research, management expertise, and a deep understanding of people and systems, we develop practical strategies shaped by each organization's goals and context.
Meet
Martina Stanley
Martina Stanley, MPA, MSA, CFRE is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Sage Strategy Lab. She brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, grants management, public administration, and community development. Her approach combines strategic insight, practical expertise, and a deep understanding of people and systems.
From The Commons
Research, useful tools, and reflections on the practical questions facing organisations and communities.
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