Building a just tomorrow—
with you today
Groundwork Partners is a justice-oriented consulting practice the helps funders and nonprofits translate ideas into action. Through strategy, program management, and facilitation services, we help our partners define goals, execute plans, and create momentum necessary to drive powerful, lasting change.
Our Services
Strategy & Planning
Discover, align on, and implement creative and inclusive solutions for impact.
Program Design & Management
Create programs that focus on learning, connection, and collective action.
Grant Fund Design & Management
Launch and manage funds that build on your strengths and uplift community expertise.
Facilitation
Create strategic clarity, alignment, and buy-in among your board, staff, and partners.
Resource Development
Set your fundraising goals and build a sustainable in-house development team.
Learning & Innovation
Share and learn with partners on how to strengthen your work and achieve shared goals.
Our Team
Groundwork Partners is led by Lauren Marra, an experienced philanthropic advisor, social impact strategist, connector, and facilitator with deep experience working with foundations, nonprofits, and purpose-driven companies. She frequently collaborates with other practitioners who bring augmented capacity, complementary skill sets, and different lived experiences.