We help leaders find their path forward by walking beside them through growth, change, and uncertainty.
WHAT WE DO
Allium Partners supports mission-driven leaders and organizations with a blend of strategic insight, systems thinking, and coaching.
With three decades of experience across journalism, nonprofits, and startups, we help clients navigate complexity with clarity and intention.
APPROACH
We create space for clarity to emerge, even when the process is messy. We ask questions designed to illuminate patterns and sharpen strategy.
Allium’s approach integrates:
Strategic insight grounded in real-world experience
Coaching that strengthens self-awareness and decision-making
Structure that supports creativity
A belief that the people doing the work are best positioned to identify their path forward
Our work begins with deep listening.
WHO WE WORK WITH
We work with leaders in mission-driven organizations, especially ones focused on journalism, civic information, and democracy-supporting initiatives.
Many clients are navigating inflection points such as refining strategy, launching new initiatives, restructuring teams, or preparing for growth.
Our approach is grounded in deep listening, thoughtful structure, and the lived experience of building and leading organizations.
Consulting services
We help teams turn strategy into operational excellence so they can focus on the work that matters. We foster creativity and collaboration, strengthen decision-making, and reduce friction.
Coaching services
We help leaders build confidence, navigate change, and lead with intention. We focus on communication, strategic thinking, organizational design, and leadership development.
Testimonials
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"As an executive coach, Bene is thoughtful and intuitive, with a rare ability to help leaders hone their strongest skills and show up at their best. She guides people toward strategic clarity, helping them navigate decisions with confidence and intention. Working with her is a game changer."
— Shannan Bowen, founder and CEO, NC Local
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"Our ask for Bene was big — to help us create a bold and achievable long-term plan for the Documenters Network in just six months, with input from many stakeholders — and she delivered. She walked us through a highly responsive, collaborative, and iterative process that held together big-picture visioning and the nuts and bolts of program implementation."
— Jody Chong, Interim Executive Director, City Bureau, and Darryl Holliday, Co-Founder of City Bureau and Commoner Company