Shàn Strategies serves as a valuable strategic partner and project leader to boost purpose-driven work.
WHO WE ARE
Shan Strategies is a social impact consulting firm. We believe that together, we go far. Addressing complex challenges like increasing educational and economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, or racial and gender equity, requires adept leadership. Making lasting positive change will necessitate strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and the collaboration of the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. We know you want to make a real difference in people’s lives, and we are here to help you.
Whether it’s leveling up an organization’s impact, helping a company meet its growth and social impact goals, or facilitating a cross-sector initiative, Shàn Strategies serves as a valuable strategic partner and project leader to boost purpose-driven work.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
What we do
LEADERSHIP & Talent
It all starts with good leadership. No leader can do it alone. We help new & developing executives and organizations succeed. Or if you are already well-established but need help taking your mission to the next level, we are here for you.
Workforce strategy and program development
Executive coaching & talent management
Board development & governance
impact
Shàn is a mandarin Chinese word that translates to "do good." A Chinese philosopher named Liezhu says that one should do good without focusing on being recognized, but as a result, recognition will come. We believe the same - we prosper by doing good. And, when one part of a community is strengthened - more educated, better employed, more self-sufficient or engaged, everyone's quality of life benefits. Let us help you make the greatest impact possible.
Strategic planning & project leadership
ESG and BCorp strategy and program development
Corporate social responsibility
Strategic philanthropy
RELATIONSHIPS
Good intentions alone are not enough. Today’s informed investors, funders, shareholders, and customers expect measurable change and transparency. To make the impact you are hoping for, you must identify clear goals, build trust, and get the right people and organizations on board. We can help you grow your base of champions and achieve authentic, strong, and diverse partnerships.
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Issue advocacy and communication
Cross-sector collaboration/collective impact initiatives
When the best leaders leave, people will say, “We have done it ourselves.”
Examples of community engagements
Aliento Education Fund
Arizona Community Foundation
ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy Advisory Board
AZ Dreams
Blue Cross Blue Shield AZ Foundation for Community Health & Advancement
Common Sense Media Advisory Council
Desert Botanical Garden
Discovery Triangle Corporation
Activate Food Arizona
First Place AZ
Greater Phoenix Chamber
Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation/ ElevateEdAZ
Helios Education Foundation
Launch Flagstaff
Launch School
Maricopa Community Colleges
NAU Arizona Teacher Residency
Phoenix Art Museum
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center Board of Directors
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Arizona
Teach For America Advisory Board
The Nature Conservancy/AZ Thrives
Valley Leadership
Vitalyst Health Foundation