“We consider Jeff to be a valued partner. The evaluation project he completed for the Deaconess Foundation shifted our thinking in several important ways and ultimately set us on a path that led to the creation of a new strategic plan. Our opportunities for impact have been amplified through our work with Jeff. Beyond that discrete project, we continue to learn from and through Jeff as he excels as a connector.”
Lissy Rand, Vice President, Grantmaking & Strategy
Deaconess Foundation
(Cleveland, OH)
“After a thorough RFP process in which we considered many consultants, the Healthy Lakewood Foundation selected Jeff Glebocki of Strategy + Action/Philanthropy and never looked back. He ably led us through all of the decisions we needed to make as a newly formed organization — from the highest-level considerations, such as whether our foundation will exist in perpetuity, to the 3- to 5-year decisions around grantmaking focus areas to brass tacks implementation planning. His expertise and facilitation were invaluable at every step of the way. He led a very inclusive process, making sure all board members’ voices were heard, and showed great flexibility in adapting his process throughout the engagement to meet our needs.”
Jeanine Gergel, President
Healthy Lakewood Foundation
(Lakewood, OH)
“Our Foundation wanted deep reflection and constructive feedback from stakeholders to drive our most recent strategic planning process. We greatly valued the third-party planning and facilitation that Strategy + Action provided us. Jeff and his team researched, conducted interviews, and compiled survey data thoroughly and with integrity. The result was a detailed report encapsulating where we’ve been, opportunities for improvement, and recommendations for a thoughtful approach that incorporated thinking, continuous learning, and taking targeted action to improve.”
Dr. Daniel Keenan, Jr., Executive Director
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
(Cleveland, OH)
“Jeff Glebocki was instrumental in helping our family foundation during a transitional period. He created a bridge between the vision and legacy of our founders (now deceased), the second generation, and the third generation, which now represents the majority of the board. Jeff is attentive, an incredible listener, and offers a wealth of knowledge and perspective. Because of our work with Jeff, we now have a road map for how this younger, third generation can lead the foundation, continuing to build on the good work of its founders in a meaningful and relevant way.”
Board and Planning Committee Member
Family Foundation
