Community-led innovation for what’s coming next

Built with communities

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Pilot and program design

From bold idea to tested, fundable program.

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Fractional innovation leadership

An embedded innovation leader for a season.

Product design · Team culture · Systems change · Stakeholder engagement · Executive leadership · Product launch

Gather Innovation helps nonprofits, foundations, and companies build programs with communities, so new tools widen opportunity instead of passing people by.

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Systems and strategy redesign

Rebuilt around the people they serve.

we believe

WE WORK WITH

FOUNDATIONS

Non-profits

startups + businesses

“LIKE A SHOT OF ESPRESSO FOR THE SOUL”

COACHING TESTIMONIAL

“Jordan's guidance laid a solid foundation, aligning my plan with my values. Her infectious joy and vibrant energy are like a shot of espresso for the soul, awakening the best parts of oneself. Jordan's nurturing presence creates a safe space to articulate innermost dreams. Her expertise ensures our conversations are both productive and enjoyable, a rare combination. Thanks to Jordan, I now possess the mental tools to navigate my business towards success.

Jordan's commitment to understanding my business surpassed expectations. She immersed herself in one of my workshops and conducted a focus group with some of my clients, extracting invaluable insights that proved to be a game-changer for my business. Her proactive approach, infectious energy, and dedication to gaining a holistic understanding of my business truly set her apart as an exceptional coach.”

RESULTS

  • TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES

    A validated, trauma-responsive preschool model for families experiencing homelessness, designed in five sprints with a nine-member expert council and now being implemented.

  • LIFE BEYOND THE MINE

    Supporting two proud Colorado mountain towns as they plan for life beyond a historic gold mine, through projects the communities chose themselves.

  • REDEFINING SUPPORTER EXPERIENCE FOR CLEAN WATER SOLUTIONS

    An end-to-end supporter journey rebuilt around the dignity of the communities served, delivered as a phased plan the internal team implemented to hit target outcomes.

  • AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES, REAL OPPORTUNITY

    The first youth mobility pilot of its kind: connecting underserved students to opportunity through autonomous vehicles, and shaping state policy along the way.

  • SCALING AN IMMERSIVE CHILDREN'S ART STUDIO

    A customer-grounded growth roadmap that turned a promising immersive art studio pilot into a scalable business plan.