What is urbanASKEW?

urbanASKEW is a consulting firm that focuses on the common problems, roadblocks, and basic questions nonprofits have. Our staff provide one-on-one coaching, board and committee trainings, staff development, and organizational planning. Each service is tailored to meet your needs and goals.

We prioritize local knowledge, collaboration, and accountability through a mission-driven approach that values client success and sustainable change. Our work focuses on creating change through education, engagement , and empowerment.

urbanASKEW brings with it over 25 years in the nonprofit sector and nearly a decade of successful leadership training experience. Our staff have worked for large national and international organizations, been the sole employee at small, locally-focused nonprofits, and sat on the Boards of Directors for numerous community-based entities.

We understand where you are coming from and want to provide you with the tools necessary to make a positive, lasting impact in your community.

Education

urbanASKEW believes that education is an important piece to success. We work with organizations on the board and professional staff levels in order to create strong community-focused groups who understand best practices, organizational planning, and accountability.

Engagement

urbanASKEW understands that in order for a sustainable change, the community needs to be engaged in the process. We work with municipalities, nonprofit groups, and county organizations to engage their communities and inspire action and change.

Empowerment

urbanASKEW’s goal is to create empowerment through our work with organizations and municipalities. Our training, planning, and guidance services work with community leaders, empowering them to inspire and make change in the place they call home.

Mission

urbanASKEW works with local leaders and nonprofit organizations to create strong communities through our training, planning, and coaching services. We provide the skills, support, and guidance needed on the journey of growth, believing that success comes from the community up.

Vision

We picture a future full of strong communities where local leaders and nonprofit organizations have the tools, talent, and inspiration to create positive, lasting change.

Values

  • Collaboration with communities
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Empathy and respect for local expertise
  • Dedication to sustainable, practical change
  • Celebration of small victories and major milestones alike

About

Jennifer Jennings, Principal/Founder

Jennifer Jennings has established a career based on community building through outreach, engagement, and transparency. Her work focuses on creating best practices based upon careful organizational planning and education. As a nonprofit marketing professional, she has helped position organizational brands as leaders in their field, increased exposure and recognition of local nonprofits, and established multi-year marketing and development plans for continued growth.

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