Our story
In many Asian cultures, the crane has come to symbolize longevity and good fortune. Origami paper cranes (or senbazuru) are a Japanese symbol of hope and peace. A legend in Japan says anyone who unfolds one thousand paper cranes will be granted a wish. At temples throughout the country, people leave strings of senbazuru behind as a prayer. The cranes are left exposed to the elements, slowly becoming tattered and dissolving as symbolically, the wish is released.
So many nonprofits and startups struggle to see a path to longevity when constantly under resourced. At Seven Cranes Consulting, our mascot is more than a wish. Our aspiration is to get you and your teams to a level at which you can soar confidently into your future with the wind at your tail.
our difference
real experience
Every member of our team has 20+ years of direct experience working in non-profit and start-up environments. We served in critical functions including as Chief Development Officers, HR Managers, Executive Directors, Chief Communications Officers, Trustees and Board Chairs in K-12 and higher education, the performing and visual arts, humanitarian aid, human rights and social justice, political advocacy, healthcare, tech and hospitality. We understand your experience and we know how to prioritize competing demands.
choices in YOUR solutions
Too many consulting firms dictate a roadmap that is carbon copied for every client, but there is rarely only one way to do things. We believe the answers to your questions already exist in your organization. Our job is to draw them out and give you options from which you choose the path forward.
agency & sustainability
Just like our namesake, the crane, we wish for your longevity. We don’t tell you what to do, we teach you how to do it. When you become part of the solution, you are more likely to succeed. Our goal is to go from essential to unnecessary by equipping you with proven methods, tools and experienced teams.
