From Vision
to Impact.
We help mission-driven organizations turn bold ideas into
lasting change.
The work of changing communities demands more than a bold strategy. It requires the organizational capability to execute and the human capital to sustain it.
ABOUT US
We build the capability to execute - and the capacity to sustain impact.
CG Squared was built for leaders carrying missions too important to stall.
The executive director carrying a five-year vision while their team is stretched thin.
The foundation seeking the greatest impact from the resources entrusted to them.
The leader watching frontline staff pour out more than they are able to restore.
The CEO who can see where the organization needs to go and needs a trusted partner to help them get there.
We partner with mission-driven leaders to strengthen strategy, align teams, and embed wellbeing into the way the organization leads, works, and serves.
WHAT WE OFFER
How we work with you
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Ongoing thought partnership for executive directors, CEOs, and senior leaders navigating strategy, growth, board dynamics, team alignment, and execution challenges.
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Facilitated sessions, planning support, and execution frameworks that help leadership teams move from broad vision to shared priorities, clear outcomes, and the governance practices move your strategy forward.
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Workshops, coaching, and leadership development experiences that help leaders leverage wellbeing as a driver of resilience, culture, and mission impact.
WHO WE SERVE
Built for leaders doing the work that matters
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Nonprofits & Small Businesses
Executive directors, leadership teams, and boards of mission-driven organizations ready to close the gap between vision and execution.
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Foundations & Funders
Organizations investing in nonprofit capacity, leadership development, and systems change who need strategic partners with deep sector experience.
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Teams at an Inflection Point
Organizations that are growing, shifting, or rebuilding and need structure, clarity, and aligned leadership to move forward with confidence.
MEET OUR FOUNDERS
The people behind the work
Chad and Lauren have built their careers at the highest levels of organizational strategy and human development. When they found themselves showing up for the same mission-driven organizations with deeply complementary expertise, the path forward was clear.
At CG Squared, they bring everything they know to the leaders producing the most important change in the world.
Lauren Dugard Thomas
CO-FOUNDER
“Most strategies don't fail in the boardroom. They fail in execution. And for mission-driven organizations, that gap isn't just a business problem — it's a community one.”
Chad J. Thomas
CO-FOUNDER
"Wellbeing is not a luxury — it's a fundamental right. My work is dedicated to breaking down perceived barriers and creating pathways to holistic success for every person."
CONNECT
Let’s explore what’s possible
Tell us a little about your organization and where you are.