What we do:

Mission + Strategy

A leading thought partner in strategic advising and merger and partnership support, Mission + Strategy is our dynamic consulting division focused on strengthening organizations across the entire nonprofit sector.

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About Mission + Strategy

Mission + Strategy is an invested thought partner to your organization, balancing head and heart to help you achieve alignment between your mission and business strategies to create organizational capacity, financial wellness, and mission resilience.

We combine deep nonprofit expertise, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to client goals to deliver practical, strategic solutions through project-based engagements. Grounded in Keystone’s shared purpose of strengthening the nonprofit landscape, Mission + Strategy helps organizations navigate challenges and opportunities to build capacity and resilience.

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Mission + Strategy’s Services

We offer a spectrum of collaborative solutions, tailored to your unique needs and designed to help your mission thrive. By working closely with you, we ensure that every solution is highly customized, empowering you to achieve your goals effectively.

Strategic Advising

We’re more than consultants — we’re collaborators, allies, and thought partners, offering trusted support and guidance to help you chart and stay on the path towards your long term vision.

- Organizational Assessment
- Strategic Planning
- Theory of Change
- Executive Coaching
- Capacity Building
- Operational Planning and Project Management
- Skilled Meeting Facilitation (ORSC)
- Succession Planning
- Custom Solutions
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Mergers & Partnerships

As the largest provider of nonprofit restructuring services in the Midwest, we combine our experience with careful listening and expert facilitation skills to guide you on the path to growing your impact by combining forces.

- Partner Identification
- Feasibility Assessments
- Memorandum of Understanding Planning
- Integration Support
- Custom Solutions
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“I was so impressed by the level of insight and expertise offered by M+S throughout the entire process. It has truly been the best experience I have ever had with consultants. Every conversation they facilitated was productive, meaningful and deeply engaging…They helped make what can be a challenging and even intimidating process exceedingly comfortable and constructive.”
VOA Illinois
“What sets Mission + Strategy apart is their thoughtful, tailored approach—grounded in a keen insight into nonprofit operations, fundraising, and board governance.”
Chicago Dental Society Foundation
“All involved felt engaged and heard by the end of each session. It felt very tailored to our mission and programs, which made it feel more personalized and effective to meet our goals!”
Search360
“Mission + Strategy provided excellent facilitation and guidance through our strategic planning process…They were true partners throughout the process.”
Landmarks IL