About Focus Strategy Advisors
Focus Strategy Advisors was founded in 2020 by Chris Kammerer to assist Charitable Organizations, Social Enterprises, Foundations, and Corporate Donors solve strategic and operational challenges.
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Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Focus Strategy Advisors offers fact-based and action-oriented solutions around: Strategic Planning, Growth & Scaling, Fundraising Strategy, Operational Improvements, Board Development, Merger Diligence & Planning
Mr. Kammerer is a strategy professional who has advised nonprofits for over 10 years and is passionate about supporting social change leaders who help individuals, families, and communities prosper.
Previously, Mr. Kammerer has held executive strategy roles in the for-profit world with Sphera Solutions, Houlihan Lokey, and Waterstone Management Group. He also holds an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
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Differentiated Approach
We approach each client's challenge with a set of key principles to design a well-supported and actionable solution
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Focused
We stay laser-focused on our clients’ needs without introducing unnecessary complexity
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Collaborative
We bring an outside perspective, but collaboration is critical to building a fact base, designing solutions, facilitating consensus, and developing roadmaps
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Fact-Based
Our solutions are supported by research and rigorous analyses to accelerate decision-making, facilitate buy-in, and drive impact
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Best Practices
We leverage best practices used by non-profits and for-profits to drive greater solution effectiveness and efficiency
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Action-Oriented
With a bias towards positive action, our solutions are designed with clears steps for implementation
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Respectful
Diverse perspectives are required to make good strategic decisions. We are committed to treating team members, our clients, those they seek to help, and all others with dignity and respect
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