Ajené Livingston

Services

A thought partner for organizations that care about people and place

For executive directors, board chairs, and senior leaders at nonprofits, cultural organizations, community foundations, and place-based initiatives. You bring the mission. I help connect the people, the partnerships, and the plan.

Ajené, seen from behind in a polka-dot shirt, talking through an idea with a smiling participant across a worktable during a LeadLab session.
  • Ajené moderating a panel from the lectern at an Alliance for Health Equity event, with four panelists seated on stage.

    Strategic partnerships and resource development

    For missions that are strong but need a clearer resource strategy, stronger partnerships, and steadier donor and sponsor engagement.

    • Case for support
    • Stakeholder mapping
    • Donor and sponsor plans
  • Ajené, in a red blazer and LeadLab name badge, talking with participants around a table during a LeadLab small-group session.

    Board development and leadership support

    For capable organizations whose roles, board expectations, or priorities aren't clear enough to move with confidence.

    • Board retreats
    • Strategic plans
    • Leadership coaching
  • Ajené at a community gathering in Coatesville City Hall, beside the Pennsylvania and Coatesville flags and the city seal.

    Community engagement and facilitation

    For projects that need public trust, local knowledge, and a way to bring people with different experiences into one useful conversation.

    • Community listening
    • Facilitated meetings
    • Cultural programming

Also available

Speaking, the arts, and small-business support

Creative and arts-based work when it moves the same purpose forward.

  • Speaking and emceeingKeynotes, panels, and events that need a warm, steady host. See speaking topics
  • Performance and theatrePerformance, production, and storytelling for cultural events and programs.
  • Storytelling and arts educationYouth arts education, acting and playwriting classes, and school assemblies.
  • Curriculum and trainingProfessional development and training design for teams and cohorts.
  • Small-business mentorshipPractical support for small and minority-owned businesses: business plans, investor readiness, pitch materials, websites, and playbooks.

Questions

Before we talk

Where do you work?

I'm based in Coatesville and work throughout Chester County and Greater Philadelphia, and with organizations beyond the region. Engagements can be on site, remote, or a mix of both.

How long does an engagement last?

It depends on the need. Some engagements are a focused project with a clear end point. Others are a six-month advisory relationship or an ongoing retainer.

How much does it cost?

Scope and fee depend on the need, the timeline, and the level of support. We set both together after a first conversation.

Do you work with businesses?

Yes. I work with community-minded businesses on partnerships, and I mentor small and minority-owned businesses on strategy, leadership, and their next stage of growth.

Tell me what you're working on. We'll build the plan together.

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