Social Policy Consulting for Equity and Impact
We work with national and local organizations and funders on a mission to advance racial and gender equity, civil rights, and civic engagement. We're serious about impact and skilled at a multi-strategy approach to scaling it.
Who We Are
KDF Strategies is a social policy consulting firm that specializes in working with organizations to maximize their impact. Through policy research, strategic planning, campaigns, and strategic partnerships, we help executives of nonprofits and philanthropic organizations create change across organizations and entire fields.
We're not just consultants—we're strategic partners, conveners, and problem-solvers. We get under the hood and leverage our skills in linking research, policy, and impact strategy to make programs more impactful, partnerships more strategic, and organizations more effective.
What We Do
Policy & Advocacy
We work to turn policy goals into legislative victories. We architect policy and advocacy strategies that navigate complex political landscapes and focus on short- and long-term wins.
Coalitions & Partnerships
We are conveners, and we're good at it. We specialize in bringing together diverse coalitions and navigating the challenging task of doing hard work together.
Research & Data Analysis
We think creatively about how quantitative and qualitative research can help build the case for policy asks. We develop research tools and tailored methods, and conduct focus groups that bring real people and real voices to the table.
Strategic Planning
We love impact, and love to scale it. We conduct end-to-end strategic planning processes to help organizations identify their strengths and lean into their role in driving change.
Campaigns
Whether a new initiative or campaign effort, we have significant experience and expertise in standing up new efforts and executing effective campaigns that help organizations meet policy and advocacy goals.
Grantwriting & Fundraising Strategy
We know the funding ecosystem well and have advised funders, grantees, and intermediaries. We've supported organizations in raising multi-million dollar budgets and distilling complex work into compelling funder proposals.
Let's Work
Partnering with KDF Strategies means gaining access to a team of experts dedicated to maximizing your organization's impact. With a focus on policy and advocacy, research and data analysis, strategic planning, and partnerships, KDF Strategies can help your organization drive change across your field.