Connecting Strategic Vision with Smart Planning, Clear Messaging and Ecological Thinking
Philip Conkling and Associates bring an interconnected, ecological point of view to organizational strategy and project planning. We help businesses and non-profits determine the costs and benefits of their decision making within the environments in which they operate.
“Philip Conkling is one of the most intelligent, practical and effective individuals I know. His abilities as a consultant make him a valuable source of guidance for any organization that is working to be useful. I have total confidence in him.”
Over 30 years ago, Philip Conkling started a non-profit organization to develop strategies for integrating community development and environmental goals. Today that is called “sustainable development,” but three decades ago no one knew what that phrase meant.
"In order to show what we meant by sustainable development, we told stories of people whose lives illustrate how natural resources can be carefully used to keep communities vibrant, initially through words and photographs. We launched communications platforms, including a newspaper and an annual magazine to showcase these stories. Along the way, we learned how to raise money to keep these enterprises going and expanded our work across the nation. Still later we connected with others on the internet and through social media and as a result have developed experience and successful partnerships we are eager to share.
– Philip Conkling
Organizational Strategy
Finding focus on key goals and developing strategies helps chart a course for organizational growth.
Communications
Telling your organization’s story helps create a connection with your audience and delivers your message with a greater impact.
Sustainablilty Analysis
Research and information gathering helps an organization to make informed decisions for a sustainable future.
Development and Fundraising
Identifying key funding opportunities and partners is the foundation for crafting a successful fundraising strategy.
“Philip has a wonderful mix of mission, informed pragmatism, dry humor, and creative narrative. This gets stories across, regardless of medium. His primary craft is writing, but he has deep collaborative experience with visual artists. I’ve worked with him for over 20 years in educational, advocacy, campaign, and creative projects in the worlds of film, web video, television, social media, and print. Most recently, he’s been an invaluable advisor in the launch of Conservation Media Group, a not-for profit initiative that puts media to work with conservation groups advocating for a future with healthy oceans and renewable energy.”
Good storytelling is vital to all organizations.
Explore these stories by Philip, previously published in Maine Magazine.
