At LAC our work is an expression of our values, not some trendy words on a page. We demonstrate our beliefs through our actions by providing value-driven, high-quality resources and services to organizations.
— Monica Liggins-Abrams, Founder

What Guides Our Work

Four core principles that shape every engagement, from the first consultation to the final deliverable

Collaboration

Although we bring expertise to every project, effectiveness can't be achieved without collaboration from the organization and its stakeholders. When we leave, you carry the work forward. If the work is done in isolation, it's far less likely to create lasting organizational change.

How this shows up: Advocacy for every voice in the room, not just the loudest one, and a process built so your team owns the outcome, not just our recommendations.

Intentionality

It's important to always be honest and operate from a high moral principle. We say what we mean, we do what we say, and when something is hard to hear, we deliver it clearly rather than softening it into something less useful.

How this shows up: Open, honest communication, even when a harder conversation is the more useful one.

Integrity

Every client’s time is limited and needs to be used wisely. Nothing on our end is generic. Every session, every document, every recommendation is built around your organization’s actual context, not a template we run everyone through.

How this shows up: Accountability to the plan we build together, and follow-through after the engagement ends, not just during it.

Stewardship

We treat your organization's time, resources, and trust as things to be handled with care, not spent. That means recommending only the scope of work your organization actually needs, being honest when a smaller engagement is the right fit, and pricing our work so smaller nonprofits aren't priced out of high-quality support.

How this shows up: Service over money when the two are in tension, and a pricing structure built to make our work accessible rather than exclusive.

See these principles in practice. Schedule a free consultation to talk about your organization.