An Unmatched Partnership with Strategic Planning Expertise

We are thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to our partnership between Avanza Strategies and Morales Consulting, as we further extend our impact in strategic planning across local and national landscapes. This collaboration capitalizes on our combined history of serving over 100 clients, delivering comprehensive support that leverages our profound expertise in participatory design, education, racial equity and philanthropy. Together, we have partnered with some of the country’s most esteemed foundations, nonprofits & NGOs, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and transformative impact in every project.

As previous educators and education leaders, our methodology is intricately designed to prioritize the diverse voices and needs of stakeholders, ensuring that every strategy we devise is both inclusive and impactful. At the core of our approach is a commitment to not merely creating visionary plans but also embedding community engagement, partnership development, and resource integration into the essence of our strategic initiatives. This holistic approach guarantees that our strategies are actionable, grounded in the real-world dynamics of community and philanthropic trends.

Alberto Morales of Morales Consulting LLC remarks, "This enhanced partnership is a testament to our dedication to delivering exceptional strategic planning services, tailored to the unique needs of our diverse clientele. Our unmatched expertise in philanthropy and education, combined with our lived experiences as first-generation students, clearly resonates with our clients. This unique blend of personal insight and professional acumen ensures that no stone is left unturned in our comprehensive SWOT analysis, providing our partners with thorough and impactful strategic guidance."

Grisel Maldonado of Avanza Strategies adds, "Our partnership combines Morales Consulting’s deep understanding of the non-profit and philanthropic landscape with Avanza Strategies’ innovative approach to adaptive strategic planning practices for social impact organizations. Together, we effectively empower high impact organizations to navigate change effectively and achieve sustainable growth. This commitment to excellence is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that our clients are equipped with the tools and strategies needed to make a lasting impact. I am thrilled for this partnership!"

Client Spotlight

"Working with Grisel and Alberto on our organization’s 5-year strategic plan was affirming, enriching, and generative. Their relational style paired with their robust, on-the-ground experience in program development, nonprofit leadership, and philanthropy helped me be open and honest about all the ambiguity and challenging decisions that come with strategic planning. Grisel and Alberto really listened to our team, helped us come to consensus in places of disagreement, and were in our corner every step of the way."

- Jesse Ilhardt, Co-Founder & Executive Director, VOCEL

"As a growing nonprofit, working on our very first strategic plan, Alberto and Grisel were invaluable. They supported us every step of the way in creating realistic, yet ambitious growth goals for our organization. They listened to feedback, partnered with our board, and facilitated productive working sessions that led to the completion of our 3-year strategic plan. We are excited to share this plan and work to achieve our goals."

- Dirrick Butler, Founding Executive Director, Project OneTen

Click here to see the finalized three-year strategic plan for Project OneTen

“We gave you a difficult and demanding task and you exceeded all expectations! Your preparation was incredibly thorough and your skill at understanding and responding to suggestions, questions, and concerns was amazing. I was extraordinarily impressed by both of you. Many thanks!” 

- Brian Fitzpatrick, Former Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors, Wentcher Foundation