Narrative Strategy for Nonprofits and Mission-Driven Organizations

We help nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations make sense of change, clarify their purpose, and move forward.

What We Do

When familiar approaches stop working, finding direction begins with understanding. We help leaders and teams explore their experiences, question assumptions, and uncover what matters—and what needs to change.

That understanding shapes the work that follows, from strategic planning and fundraising to communications, marketing, and website development.

How Narrative Strategy Works

The stories people carry shape how they understand their work, relate to others, and make decisions.

Through dialogue, we bring those stories into view and develop shared understanding that can guide action.

Explore Our Services

Understanding Your Organization

We explore how people understand your purpose, where perspectives differ, and what those differences reveal. Together, we develop direction that reflects the experiences and commitments of the people doing the work.

Understanding a Changing World

AI is changing how we work, communicate, and make decisions. It can bring substantial value to research, planning, and creative work. Dialogue helps ensure that what we create with it reflects your organization’s priorities, practical realities, and human judgment.

What Our Clients Say

“Robert explained that his role was to pull the story out of me and help my audience connect with it. That really resonated.”

Samantha
Inventor

“Through thoughtful questions and real collaboration, they’ve helped me clarify my mission and present it to the world in a way that feels authentic, engaging, and true to who I am.”

Brad Myrick
Musician and Educator

“Robert has the knowledge and sophistication to understand your business or organization and the messaging needed to accomplish your objectives.”

Lisa Kollisch
Executive Coach and Organizational Consultant

“Robert Levey and his team are outstanding partners for nonprofit organizations.”

Laura O’Rourke
Nonprofit Consultant · Laura O’Rourke Consulting

“I appreciate Robert’s diverse background and the experience he brings in both business and the humanities. That combination gives him a valuable perspective on our work at UYM.”

Dr. Robert Costanzo
Board President · UYM Charities

Ideas and Perspectives

A Case for Dialogue

A Case for Dialogue

RPL’s Rowan Wilson explores how interviews become dialogue, helping people feel heard and discover the stories behind their work in the age of AI.

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You may be navigating a transition, reconsidering your direction, or struggling to explain work you know matters.

We can help you find clarity and put it into practice.

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