February 17, 2026 • Minneapolis, MN
Strategy that fits the speed of real life.
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February 17, 2026 • Minneapolis, MN
Why This, Why Now
Leaders across the civic and nonprofit ecosystem are navigating:
- Shrinking budgets
- Funding shifts
- Federal retrenchment
- Policy change
- Capacity strain
- Faster timelines
- You’ve told us clearly:
“We still need a plan. But we need one that fits the realities we’re navigating.”
Traditional nine-month planning processes no longer fit the world we’re leading in.
The Civic Strategy Sprint is designed for real-world constraints.
It’s fast, focused, and built for the real world.
The Takeaway
Your team leaves with:
- A clear 12–18 month direction
- A short list of high-value priorities
- A practical decision-making toolkit
- Shared language for tough decisions
- A post-Sprint “Fast Follow” summary prepared by Imagine Deliver
- Team-level clarity about what comes next
Optional Add-On (+$3,000)
A fully drafted 12–18 month plan (board-ready and funder-ready).
What Happens
This is not a workshop. It’s a working day designed for decisions.
In just one day, teams will:
- Make sense of what has changed
- Identify what still holds
- Choose the priorities that matter
- Build a usable direction
- Leave prepared to act immediately
Most organizations save:
- 6–10 weeks of meeting time
- Tens of thousands in consulting fees
- Months of uncertainty
- Accessible for organizations with tight budgets
- Practical with actionable outputs
- Human-centered and grounded
- Collective with multiple teams
- Fast and disciplined
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, February 17. 2026
Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Team Size: Bring 3–5 people
Format: In-person, multi-organization Sprint
Pricing & Registration
Early Rate (through December 23): $5,500 per team (3–5 participants)
Standard Rate (after December 23): $7,000 per team
Included:
- Full-day Sprint
- All tools and materials
- Team workbook
- Fast Follow synthesis
- Lunch, coffee, snacks
- Dedicated table
Optional Add-On: Fully Drafted Plan (+$3,000)
- Funding uncertainty
- Strategic drift
- Major transitions
- Shrinking timelines
- Capacity strain
"You are always right on time with just the right thing."
FAQs
Do we leave with a complete plan?
No. You leave with decisions, priorities, and direction. Imagine Deliver provides a Fast Follow summary. A fully drafted plan is available as an add-on.
How many people can we bring?
3–5 participants.
Is this right for small nonprofits?
Yes. It is designed for teams with big mandates and tight resources.
Can funders pay for this?
Often, yes.
What if we need to cancel?
You may transfer your table to another team.
Collaborative. Creative. Committed to solutions that last.
Our team spans a wide range of skills and experiences, all united by a commitment to the human experience, exceptional quality, and building bold solutions designed to last.
We deliver strategies and solutions that move from insight to action. Our work combines proven frameworks with creative problem-solving and openness to new approaches, bringing together the voices that matter, especially those closest to the challenge.
We create space where people tap into their creative genius and turn fresh, practical ideas into reality, all while making collaboration energizing and joyful. Because when the work is hard, who you work with makes all the difference.
Discover success stories about our impact across healthcare, philanthropy, government, community development, and beyond.
At Imagine Deliver, our consulting practice is rooted in Considerate Design,™ a commitment to embedding real-world insight directly into strategy and design. This approach moves us beyond traditional consulting by making the process more collaborative, more innovative, and ultimately more effective in delivering lasting solutions.
