Our Work

When you work with IbD, you gain a partner in both process and progress—committed to walking with you every step of the way.

Our work combines strategic thinking with the trust, empathy, and connection that sustain lasting impact.

We bring the precision of science together with the pragmatism of business to deliver fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to complex challenges. Drawing on leadership rooted in ecology and data science, we approach each project with rigor, creativity, and adaptability. Our strategies empower organizations working in conservation, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship to achieve meaningful, lasting impact.

How We Work

We provide planning, facilitation, capacity building, and more to nonprofit organizations so they can increase their effectiveness and maximize impact.

We strengthen mission-driven organizations.

Through planning, facilitation, and capacity building, we help teams sharpen their focus, organize effectively, and maximize their impact in the world.

Our work leads to lasting change.

We co-design tools, practices, and approaches that teams continue to use long after our engagement ends, resulting in stronger organizations and greater progress toward their goals.

We bring deep expertise and context.

With decades of experience in conservation, animal welfare, and environmental advocacy, we understand the realities of this work. That grounding allows us to ask better questions, frame challenges with nuance, and help teams do their best thinking.

We help organizations navigate complexity and look ahead, even in the face of uncertainty.

By honoring diverse voices and perspectives, and connecting today’s challenges to the future of conservation and social impact, we equip our partners to adapt, collaborate, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Core Areas of Expertise

  • “The IbD team was consistently communicative and thoughtful. They took the time to understand our organization’s goals, culture, and voice, and adapted seamlessly across audiences‚ from Board to staff. They stayed true to the scope while remaining flexible when needed, and it was clear they were truly invested in our success.”

    Julia Glenn, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden