Shàn Strategies serves as a valuable strategic partner and project leader to boost purpose-driven work. 

 

WHO WE ARE

We believe that together, we go far.

Shan Strategies’ mission is to help organizations improve their economic, environmental, and societal impact, on employees, customers, stakeholders, and the communities they inhabit, while creating long-term value for their core business. As a US-based social impact consulting firm, Shan Strategies helps regional and global clients achieve their objectives through strategic planning, business development, public-private partnerships, and effective programs.

Whether it’s leveling up impact, meeting growth and social impact goals, or facilitating a government or community partnership, 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.
— African Proverb

 

What we do

GLobal LEADERSHIP & Talent

It all starts with good leadership. We help executives and organizations navigate complex or new landscapes and secure the talent your company needs to succeed.

  • Workforce strategy and program development

  • Talent development and cross-cultural communications training

  • Non-profit board development and 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.”
— Lao Tzu

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

  • City of Phoenix Workforce Development Board

  • 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

  • SEMI Foundation

  • 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