At Jodevi Consulting, we partner with value-driven social change leaders to further organizational missions and visions by providing strategic and impactful thought partnership, processes, and tools. Our goal is to work with visionary change-makers to build a future that allows people and planet to thrive.
Jodevi works at the global, national, state, and local levels to increase the value of organizations committed to positive social change.
A niche consulting firm deeply rooted in equity and sustainability, Jodevi (Joe-dave-ee) is comprised of collaborators who are diverse, talented, passionate, and value-driven innovators. Our years of practical, technical, and academic expertise allow us to support your mission and vision while still being firmly grounded in systems and methods of implementation. We work within and partner with:
We excel in bringing organizations to outcomes-based thinking; developing measurement, strategic learning and evaluation plans to measure against those outcomes; and using the data gleaned to support focused strategic decision making.
Jodevi Consulting partners with philanthropies, nonprofits, businesses, and other organizations committed to positive social change to build cultures of evaluation, learning, strategy, and action that are data-driven, authentic to the communities served, and maximize social impact.
We realize that organizations are unique, so we design strategies that are curated to your organization’s specific values, approach, culture, people, systems, context, resources, and mission. Jodevi also emphasizes building the capacity of our clients, sharing knowledge, being transparent, integrating equity and sustainability values, and creating tools that can be adapted as organizations evolve.
We know that clients who have the vision, skills and determination to create change also need the tools, processes, and cutting edge thinking in order to bring about the most effective, inclusive, and sustainable change for our world.
Jodevi grounds organizations to outcomes-based thinking, measures against those outcomes, and then develops strategies that are responsive to what is learned. Jodevi accomplishes this through a number of organizational tools, including:
Theory of Change
Strategic Plans
Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning Plans
Approaches and Training (Capacity Building, Strategic Learning, Coaching, Praxis, and Adaptive Learning)
The tools we develop for our clients are customized to each organization so that they align with internal systems, are responsive to organizational resources, and are easy to use.
Jodevi’s mission is to support visionaries by creating the best strategy, tools, and systems so that we can shift our world toward a more equitable and sustainable future.
Our tailored strategic planning and evaluation methodologies are not just tools but catalysts for sustainable transformation. Explore genuine testimonials from our valued clients and witness the real-world success stories that define our collaborative triumphs. Join us in our commitment to not just envision but actualize a better tomorrow.
“...The creation of our outcomes map, which guided our 3-year [strategic] plan, was nothing short of transformative.”
“...Entrust with projects ranging from direct community work to C-Suite consultation.”
“...By providing keen insight into grantee development and management, she helps clients optimize impact through sharpened focus and increased efficiency.”
Jodevi Consulting works with visionary, smart, and engaged leaders who want to ensure that their organizations bring positive social impact to the world in the most effective ways possible.
While every engagement may have common elements and deliverables, for Jodevi Consulting, each client is unique and each project is carefully crafted to integrate that client’s values, culture, and approach. Each engagement provides a unique opportunity to partner together to increase impact and create meaningful and sustainable change.
Our clients are at the global, national, state, and local levels and have included:
The ACT Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The Carter Center
The Children and Nature Network
The Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
Define American
Emmaus House
The Ford Foundation
The Four Freedoms Fund
Institute for the Future
The Malala Fund
The National Fair Housing Alliance
The National Immigration Law Center
The National Women’s Law Center
Rasmuson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The STRIVE Initiative
The Women’s Initiative on Gender Justice
Partnered with a national advocacy organization to develop their Theory of Change and Measurement and Learning Plan. Key in the work was aligning these organizational development processes and tools with their Strategic Plan and employee work plans to ensure they all worked together seamlessly and effectively. Jodevi Consulting also provided strategic thought partnership, grant-writing, and grant-reporting services as the organization scaled.
As part of a global foundation’s Strategic Planning process, facilitated a series of meetings with cross-organizational program and operational teams to determine recommendations and corresponding implementation plans.
Developed analytical report for a national foundation of potential grantees for long-term investment, including determination of key players and opportunities for replication of grantee approach. Worked with the foundation to create a two-year pilot program to develop a pipeline of leaders and build a national network in that substantive area.
Developed a Theory of Change and Strategic Plan for a statewide advocacy nonprofit, focused on youth in the areas of education, health, juvenile justice, and economic stability. Facilitated Staff and Board discussions to unearth opportunities and develop strategic approaches.
Conducted an assessment for the largest and longest-running foundation in a state to assess the long-term impact of a major grantee, with a focus on the impact on rural, minority, and low-income populations. Developed strategic recommendations for the grantee’s next phase of development.
Developed the Theory of Change for a global for-profit business to capture their intended financial and social impact and approach.
For a global foundation, created the Theory of Change and Measurement, Learning and Evaluation Plan for the communications and media teams, focusing on advocacy and media metrics.
Facilitated the Board Retreat of a major nonprofit to lift up and address Staff/Board issues; developed and prioritized a list of solutions; and created an implementation plan to operationalize decisions.
For a national health foundation, developed an assessment for the project to increase understanding and outreach into the intersection of health and equity.
Provided services to a global human rights organization working in war-torn countries across Africa to help victims of sexual-based gender crimes and to ensure the prosecution of their perpetrators. Served as interim head of the office while the Executive Director took a sabbatical. Using a participatory approach, developed the organization's Theory of Change and Measurement, Learning, and Evaluation Plan.
Provided leadership coaching to an executive at a state-wide nonprofit, resulting in a more effective division and more successful social change professional.
For a global Social Enterprise, created a specialized Theory of Change geared to linking the financial and social returns on investment.
At the heart of our philosophy lies the belief in continuous growth and learning. Rather than merely proving or disproving the effectiveness of strategies, programs, or activities for the sake of accountability, our approach shifts the focus towards enhancing understanding and developing strategies for improvement. We equip our clients with clear methodologies, aligned tools and processes, and essential data, enabling them to refine and enhance their work. This principle is central to our mission of providing outstanding value and driving transformative outcomes for those we serve.
