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Better systems. Bigger impact.

Work with Loom to reframe your work from your day-to-day activities to the outcome that you exist to create. That way, you know your activities are making a difference.

For mission-driven organizations, such as nonprofits and foundations.

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Maggie Scholtz, founder of Loom
Maggie Scholtz · Founder of Loom

With a background in mechanical and systems engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, Maggie’s career has been defined by bringing clarity to incredibly complex environments. She honed her approach to problem-solving at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and later as a co-founder of the engineering firm First Mode.

NASA’s Jet Propulsion LaboratoryCo-founder, First ModeCarnegie Mellon UniversityBoard, Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)

“I am surrounded by brilliant strategic thinkers. Isn’t there a more deserving problem we could be working on?”

That realization became the catalyst for Loom. Today, Maggie translates her deep systems-thinking expertise into the social and environmental sectors.

Maggie Scholtz in a hard hat in front of a mining haul truck, during her time at First Mode Maggie Scholtz with Mars rover test models in a rover test yard Maggie Scholtz and a fellow volunteer at a FIRST robotics event
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Sound familiar?

“…talking about doing strategic planning off and on for multiple years…”

“When was the last time you said no to a grant?”“I don’t know. Why would I say no to a grant?”

“Last year, we ran 40 workshops and served 1,200 families.”“Did it make a difference?”

When we’re done working together, your impact statement—the precise language of the outcome you exist to create in your community—will show you whether an activity is worth spending time on.

“I have already been using [the Impact Framework] as a reference point in conversations with volunteers and non-clinical staff to discuss decisions we are making for various campaigns and strategies.”

Liz Chang · Executive Director of Unity Collective, a nonprofit counseling practice

$200K/year

Funding for a new operations department, secured 3 months after strategic planning ended

“I’m grateful for you pushing us to push [our funder] on this!”

Enrico Nardone · Executive Director, Seatuck Environmental Association
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Impact Framework Workshop

You’ll leave with your impact statement—the precise language of the outcome you exist to create in your community. It will show you whether an activity is worth spending time on.

Workshop →Three sessions over 2 to 3 weeks
Strategic Planning
4 to 6 months, in phases. Services →
Focused Impact Measurement
A good middle ground. Services →
For funders
Permission to pause and step back. Workshop →
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Let’s grow your organization’s impact together.

Reach out to have a 30-minute conversation and discuss your organization or your grantees.

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