“We had an outstanding meaningful experience that moved our organization forward! The whole strategic planning process from top to bottom was amazing!”

— College President

“The team at SWIM is easy to work with. They are forward thinkers, always looking for the best solution to your ‘problem’. They are flexible and honest and great partners to work with.”

— VP, Network Leader

“It was a wonderful experience and our team welcomes the opportunity to work again with SWIM.”

— Paul Daugherty, Exponent Philanthropy

“The team was incredibly kindhearted and did an excellent job at bringing people together and validating a breadth of experiences and expertise from partners and participants.”

— Collaborator

“We all wear a lot of hats in Food Banking. To design, implement and engage agencies around neighbor centered practice work can be challenging, especially when it comes to having the time to create materials, agendas and analyze data. SWIM’s support in making sure I had all the tools I needed to simply ‘press play’ and begin agency engagement was paramount.”

— Amanda Krutsch, Northern Illinois Food Bank

“SWIM/Stacy’s ability to hold space for complex dynamics around the board table has been critically important and allows staff to gain clarity on adaptive challenges.”

— Heidi Dalal, Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation

"SWIM is an outstanding resource for Community Foundations. Their deep understanding of Community Foundations, combined with expert facilitation, ensures meaningful discussions that lead to real action. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a skilled and thoughtful partner.”

— Sue Hafkemeyer, Quad Cities Community Foundation

“We have worked with SWIM on a number of programs and projects over the last decade. We can always count on them to bring fresh ideas, helpful frameworks and positive energy to the work. They are true thought partners in shaping our strategic direction and helping accelerate our efforts.”

— Kari McCann Boutell, Iowa Council of Foundations

“Thanks to SWIM’s assistance, we were able to make informed decisions that reflected the collective diversity and wisdom of our membership. Their insights and guidance have significantly strengthened our strategic direction and enhanced member engagement.”

— Glenisse Pagán, Filantropia