Outdoor Equity Alliance
Strengthening internal capacity and leadership to sustain growth following a transformational $1M philanthropic gift.
About the Client
Outdoor Equity Alliance (OEA) advances environmental and social justice by expanding access to nature, green careers, and outdoor leadership in Trenton, NJ. The organization connects underserved communities with outdoor experiences and career pathways in environmental fields.
The Challenge
Following rapid growth after a $1M Bunbury Fund gift, OEA needed to build internal systems, governance, and team culture to sustain their expansion.
Key priorities included:
- Strengthening organizational capacity and internal alignment
- Developing staff leadership and team cohesion
- Positioning President and Board for strategic decision-making
- Clarifying how the Bunbury Fund gift could advance their mission
Our Strategy
Our team designed a comprehensive capacity-building strategy built on four interconnected pillars.
Leadership and Governance
Strengthened alignment between the President, Board, and staff to create unified organizational direction.
Organizational Systems
Mapped core functions and workflows to build internal infrastructure that supports sustainable growth.
Partnership and Growth Strategy
Designed a partnership framework to guide strategic collaboration with funders and community partners.
Strategic Investment Planning
Developed a plan for optimal use of the Bunbury Fund gift to advance mission-driven priorities.
Our Approach
We partnered with OEA to strengthen their internal capacity through executive coaching, team development, and strategic planning.
Executive Coaching
One-on-one coaching for the President
Team Building
Workshops for collaboration and trust
Capacity Building
Internal systems, roles, and shared leadership
Philanthropic Strategy
Stewarding the Bunbury Fund gift
Results & Impact
Through our partnership, OEA built the internal strength to match their external impact.
Strengthened
Internal leadership capacity and team communication
Clarified
Roles and priorities within staff structure
Developed
Governance and partnership framework
Deepened
Alignment between mission, strategy, operations
Giddings Consulting Group helped us build the internal strength to match our external impact. We now have clearer direction, stronger teamwork, and a sustainable strategy for growth.
Outdoor Equity Alliance Leadership
Key Insights
This engagement reflects our commitment to advancing equity through leadership and organizational strategy. We turned a moment of opportunity into a foundation for long-term sustainability.
Transformational funding requires equally strong internal systems and leadership.
Organizational culture and capacity must evolve alongside mission and reach.
Coaching and reflection at the executive level fuel confident, values-driven growth.