GIVING ANIMAL ADVOCATES AN EDGE
We exist to help the growing animal protection movement succeed, providing free support to organizations, advocates, and funders impacting animals around the globe.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Through coaching and training, we assist leaders in refining the strategies they need to build impactful and sustainable organizations. Through hands-on partnership, together we will clarify your focus, fine-tune your internal practices, and enhance your fundraising, programs, culture, and more.
FOCUS AREAS
Fundraising strategy
Growth planning
Leadership development
Internal systems.
Organizational culture
Program strategy
Strategic planning
Board governance
FOR FUNDERS
The success of our movement depends on using our limited resources as wisely as possible. We assist individual donors and foundations in their giving strategies and connect philanthropists with high-impact opportunities.
Andrea Gunn &
David Coman Hidy
We are experienced leaders strengthening impactful organizations with guidance, resources, and connections. Prior to Sharpen Strategy, we spent a decade as the President and Executive Vice President of The Humane League, winning hundreds of campaigns against the world’s largest food corporations and growing a small grassroots group into a large, international, sustainable, top-rated charity. We’ve supported dozens of advocacy groups around the world through the Open Wing Alliance and as board and committee members. Together, we combine Andrea’s MBA and specialization in organizational culture and leadership with Dave’s expertise in strategy and fundraising, allowing us to provide well-rounded support and turn broad visions into concrete, actionable goals.
