WORKING TO BUILD
SOCIAL EQUITY & ECONOMIC JUSTICE AT THE HEART OF SYSTEMS CHANGE
OUR APPROACH
At Key Strategic Group, we recognize the complex, intersectional barriers that impact the full liberation of individuals, families, and communities.
We deeply understand the crucial role of robust ecosystems, community ownership, and empowerment in enhancing overall community well-being.
Our work fosters genuine engagement and implementation of effective strategies that reshape power dynamics. Our goal is to reduce disparities, promote equity, and drive systemic and political transformation.
We achieve this through collaborative partnerships with those who share our values and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to social impact and upward mobility for those most affected by inequity.
MISSION
Key Strategic Group is a social impact consultancy. We exist to co-create transformational strategies that achieve sustainable solutions through economic mobility and equitable economic development.
VALUES
Key Strategic Group adheres to a set of fundamental values to guide our work. Through our collaboration with the community, we have identified these principles as key components for advancing equitable transformation. Learn more here.
OUR WORK
Co-Developing Transformational Strategies
Community + Economic Development
Fostering equitable economic transformation through active collaboration with community leaders and residents, driving sustainable growth and shared prosperity.
Community Engagement
Engagement rooted in the community, driven by data, and focused on impact.
Social Enterprise Development
Building collaboratives with entrepreneurs and mission-based organizations to create social impact ventures and purpose-driven ecosystems.
Strategic Planning + Positioning
Co-creating actionable strategies that yield the greatest impact for our clients and their communities.
Workforce Strategies
Designing and implementing innovative and process-driven models for effective and inclusive workforce systems.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
St. Louis Economic Justice Action Plan
In late September 2022, Economic Justice Action Plan (EJAP) received strategic support from Key Strategic Group for stakeholder engagement strategy and implementation. KSG conducted an initial...
The University of Missouri-St. Louis South Campus Development
Key Strategic Group team created an engagement plan for redeveloping UMSL's South Campus into a new workforce and innovation district. KSG conducted interviews with campus officials, hosted tabling...
Children’s Defense Fund – Alex Haley Farm Plan
The Alex Haley Farm Taskforce partnered with Key Strategic Group through an intentional process to assess the current state of the renowned farm and reimagine a bold new future. The resulting vision...
TESTIMONIALS
Key Strategic Group (KSG) takes the time to really listen and understand your organization, which is critical to driving your strategy forward. The St. Louis Integrated Health Network is a member-based healthcare intermediary comprised of community health centers, hospital systems, health departments, medical schools, and community-based organizations. Centering equity and community voice, KSG seamlessly and thoughtfully coalesced the varying perspectives and needs of our staff, member-based organizations, and partners to develop a collective impact model around a common vision. Most importantly, they exemplify how to elevate your organization’s accomplishments while respectfully holding it accountable to achieve its full potential.
