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SPIN | From Vision to Actionable Strategy

Erin Clements Consulting partnered with SPIN to develop a 10-year Strategic Framework and comprehensive business plan grounded in community input and market research. The work established the foundation for a revamped logic model and 3–5 year strategic plan, positioning SPIN to translate its vision into an actionable, fundable roadmap for growth.

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Kubota Garden Foundation | Building a Sustainable Future for a Community Treasure

Erin Clements Consulting partnered with Kubota Garden Foundation to develop a comprehensive business plan for its proposed Visitor Center, exploring the operational model, governance, staffing, programming, and financial resources needed to bring the vision to life. Grounded in stakeholder input, peer organization research, and financial analysis, the plan established a roadmap for sustainable growth and clarified the roles and investments needed from the Foundation and Seattle Parks and Recreation. The work positioned Kubota Garden Foundation to move forward with greater clarity and confidence toward a transformational project that will expand access, deepen community engagement, and sustain this treasured public garden for generations to come.

  • Kat B., Executive Director of Operations, STEM Paths Innovation Network

    “Working with Erin Clements Consulting was a turning point for STEM Paths Innovation Network (SPIN). She led us through the development of a 10-year strategic framework and a full business plan grounded in community interviews, stakeholder input, and real market research. Erin was self-directed, deeply knowledgeable, and always asking the probing questions that pushed our team to think harder about what we actually wanted our future to look like. That work became the foundation for the creation of our revamped logic model and 3-5 year strategic plan. I'd recommend Erin without hesitation to any organization ready to move from vision to an actionable, fundable strategy.”

  • Joshua Berger, President & CEO, Maritime Blue

    “Erin brings a rare combination of strategic campaign counsel, sound donor strategy, and deep experience in climate, environmental, and place-based efforts. She has a remarkable ability to see the opportunity within complex projects, translate it into a compelling case for support, and bring clarity to the strategy and relationships needed to move a campaign forward. Beyond her exceptional skill, we are deeply grateful for her warmth and optimism, which make even the most challenging work genuinely enjoyable. Erin brings the kind of practical judgment, steadfast support, and trusted counsel you are truly thankful to have alongside you when the stakes are high.”

  • Aina Abiodun, President and Executive Director of VertueLab

    “Erin is a deeply strategic leader who understands the full breadth of what it takes to fulfill an organization’s mission, and she always ensures there is adequate meaning, structure, and action to drive success.”

  • Thatcher Bailey, Civic Leader

    “Erin has the rare ability to grasp the big vision, articulate the unrealized opportunity in front of an organization, and then bring people along to co-design a strategy to achieve that vision.”

  • Teddy Wingo, Development Director, ECOSS

    “I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside Erin. She’s more than just a thought partner; she is an achiever. Erin’s gift for strategic thinking and eye for the big picture makes her an invaluable team member. I can’t imagine where we would have been without her support this year.”

  • Marisa Messina, SHRM

    “Erin has the most perfect balance of leadership skills in terms of expertise, empathy, and pragmatism. She cares deeply about any work she takes on, and ensures success by being thoughtful to all stakeholder perspectives as well as organizational needs. She arrives at solid, creative conclusions that guide organizations to achieve their goals in the best way possible.”