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Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning & Facilitation Services

Strategic Plan Development & Facilitation for Nonprofits and Agricultural Organizations

RKO Consulting Group help organizations bridge the gap between vision and implementation — building systems that empower real, lasting change in sustainable agriculture, conservation, and science policy.

Our work is grounded in empathy, evidence, and experience. We bring the right voices to the table, facilitate collaboration across sectors, and design actionable plans that move meaningful work forward.

 

Strategic Plan Facilitation

We help organizations transform visionary ideas into actionable roadmaps. Our facilitation process is designed to bring focus and unity to your mission, creating space for every voice while guiding you toward decisions that lead to impact.

We don’t just produce a document — we build a living plan that helps your team move forward with confidence, purpose, and measurable outcomes.

This is a short- to mid-term engagement (typically 4-6 months) designed to help your organization build clarity, alignment, and ownership around strategic priorities.

Our strategic planning process includes:

  • Pre-session planning calls with your leadership team to define priorities, goals, and key challenges.

  • Facilitated strategy sessions (virtual or in-person) designed to engage board, staff, and stakeholders in meaningful, solutions-focused dialogue.

  • Synthesis and strategy drafting—we turn session insights into a concise, visual strategic plan with timelines, key initiatives, and measurable outcomes.

  • Follow-up presentation or coaching session to review the plan, confirm alignment, and set accountability structures for implementation.

Deliverables: A finalized strategic plan (PDF), facilitation notes, and a 12-month action tracker.


Partnership Development & Collaborative Network Building

The most effective solutions emerge through partnership. We help you identify, build, and sustain collaborations that go beyond symbolic alliances — partnerships rooted in trust, shared goals, and collective action.

Whether connecting nonprofits and government agencies or aligning corporate sustainability with on-the-ground efforts, we bring clarity, structure, and communication strategies that make collaboration work.

This contained engagement (typically 2-3 months) helps you design and initiate partnerships that last.

Our partnership development services include:

  • Stakeholder mapping and readiness assessment to identify aligned partners and shared goals.

  • Facilitated meetings or listening sessions to establish trust, define mutual benefits, and identify potential challenges early.

  • Development of partnership frameworks, including MOUs, roles and responsibilities, and communication protocols.

  1. Partner onboarding or launch support to ensure alignment and shared momentum at kickoff.

Deliverables: a stakeholder map, sample partnership agreement language, and a customized collaboration roadmap.


Using Transparency to Build Trust With Funders and Partners

Research in organizational psychology consistently shows that transparency drives trust. At the end of the day, transparency isn’t just about keeping others informed—it’s about keeping your work aligned, authentic, and sustainable. Get real-world examples of how transparency can work.


Grant Planning & Proposal Development Facilitation

Securing funding shouldn’t feel overwhelming. We help organizations plan, coordinate, and develop grant proposals that tell a clear, compelling story — grounded in science and strengthened by collaboration.

From early concept to submission, we walk with you every step of the way, ensuring your proposal reflects both your organization’s heart and the evidence behind your approach.

This time-bound, facilitated engagement (typically 4–8 weeks) ensures your next grant opportunity is both strategic and achievable.

Our grant planning and development services include:

  • Funding landscape review—identifying high-alignment grant opportunities and partners.

  • Facilitated planning meetings to clarify project scope, deliverables, and partner roles.

  • Drafting support for logic models, project narratives, budgets, and timelines.

  • Internal review and refinement sessions to strengthen alignment and improve competitiveness.

Deliverables: a finalized proposal package, submission timeline, and a partner coordination checklist to support future opportunities.


Stakeholder Engagement & Community Consultation Services

Effective solutions start with meaningful conversations. We help you design and facilitate engagement processes that bring together farmers, scientists, policymakers, and community members to shape equitable, evidence-based outcomes.

Our approach is human-centered, ensuring that every perspective is valued and every participant feels heard.

This customized engagement (ranging 6–12 weeks) equips your organization with a clear strategy for stakeholder inclusion and feedback.

Our stakeholder engagement process includes:

  • Stakeholder mapping and analysis to identify key groups, influencers, and communication channels.

  • Facilitated focus groups or listening sessions designed to capture meaningful insights and build mutual understanding.

  • Synthesis of findings into a summary report with key themes, opportunities, and recommendations.

  • Optional facilitation of follow-up sessions to co-design actions or policy recommendations with participants.


Outreach Strategy & Science Communication for Agriculture Organizations

We help organizations translate complex science and sustainability goals into messages that inspire understanding and action. From campaigns to communication frameworks, we design strategies that connect — blending data, heart, and story.

Because when your outreach is rooted in empathy and evidence, your message moves people.

This strategic communications engagement (typically 4–6 weeks) helps you create a focused, audience-informed outreach plan.

Our outreach strategy development services include:

  • Kickoff meeting to define your goals, key audiences, and core messages.

  • Messaging workshop to develop a clear, compelling story framework grounded in your organization’s values and mission.

  • Creation of an outreach calendar with recommended communication channels, content themes, and engagement tactics.

  • Review and coaching session to prepare your team for confident implementation.

Deliverables: A complete outreach strategy guide, sample messaging framework, and 3-month content roadmap.


 
 

Making Important Work Happen

Our team combines hands-on sustainable agriculture expertise with proven government relations experience, serving as your trusted policy partner in navigating federal and state legislative landscapes.

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