Community
Impact

Nurturing communities

Community is a core belief at Pepper Foster, we are authentic and effective, applying expertise and passion to drive projects serving our community. Our philanthropic activities are driven by input from our employees and we are constantly on the lookout for new ways to support and engage with our community.

Volunteering


We believe in the power of community engagement and actively encourage our team members to contribute their time and skills to make a positive impact. We foster a culture of volunteerism by organizing company events and empowering individuals to independently participate in community initiatives. Recognizing the value of personal involvement, Pepper Foster supports our team by providing paid time off for volunteering.

Consulting:
Pro Bono & Reduced Rate

We engage in pro bono and discounted rate projects for nonprofits and local businesses that serve youth, the houseless population, historically-underrepresented groups, the environment, and more. We provide hands-on workshops, strategic planning, and implementation of new processes, systems, etc. to support the functions of these organizations and companies.

Giving


We recognize that sometimes the most needed things are not time or expertise, but money. To this end, we have a dedicated program for Pepper Foster to annually give back through donations. While not expected, employees are also given the opportunity to donate and increase the impact we have.



76%

of employees participated in a community impact effort in 2023
Our people are encouraged and given paid volunteer hours to support local charities.

What our partners say

"Pepper Foster Consulting was a wonderful partner for us. Over the space of just three sessions, they helped us align on what really matters for our organization, in the near term and the long term. They helped us to define these as key objectives to aim for, and to put the icing on the cake they introduced us to tools to help us build our road map and manage our progress."

​Teri Lysak

Chairperson,
Cascadia Wild

"The Pepper Foster team quickly understood our ecosystem and provided strategic and creative ideas to make the most of our present reality and future goals. A great partner in our journey forward!"






Eric Nesheim

Managing Director,
Literacy Minnesota

"The team at Pepper Foster was essential to the growth and development of our nonprofit. They created a step-by-step business plan to help us reach our expansion goals, and treated our project with as much time, detail and effort as they would with a much larger client. We can’t thank them enough!"



Andy White

President/Executive Director,
Elite Sports Academy

“PFC consultants take the time to listen and assess your needs, which allows them to make informed plans and recommendations. I genuinely appreciated the honest feedback they provided.”

-Client NPS Survey

Our impact

Success Story

Developing a Strategic Plan for Cycle Oregon

For 35 years, cycling events, rural economic development, and grants were the mainstay for Cycle Oregon. After establishing a Foundation to build stronger, safer, healthier, and more vibrant communities enabled by cycling, Cycle Oregon reached out to Pepper Foster to help it develop its first strategic plan, define success metrics, and narrow their focus to minimize resource impacts on the broader organization.

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Success Story

Strategic Planning Through an Equity Lens

Community Impact Strategic Planning for a local non-profit

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Success Story

Developing Future Athletes in our Local Communities

Community Impact Strategic Planning for a local non-profit

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Get in touch

Let's discuss how we can collaborate to make a meaningful difference in the communities where we live and operate.

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