Our vision is to be the cornerstone of a civic ecosystem that creates a more vibrant, equitable, and prosperous Chicago region for all.
Having a vision is one thing. Executing that vision is another. Civic Consulting Alliance helps leaders turn ambition into reality.
We provide pro bono consulting services that are amplified by the expertise of our corporate partners.
Together, we work to advance systems-level solutions that address interconnected issues like economic and educational opportunity gaps, violence, and injustice that affect residents.
Our Mission is Unique
Civic Consulting Alliance gets big things done for the Chicago region by bringing together our dedicated staff and the business community to provide pro bono expertise to government & civic leaders.
We leverage our institutional knowledge, cross-sector relationships, data, research, and analysis to inform clients’ decisions and build sustainable solutions. Below is how we provide value to government & civic leaders:
Our success is rooted in our deep understanding and relationships within the region’s civic ecosystem of government, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors.
Trusted Relationships
Consulting Capabilities
We provide management consulting services that span the lifecycle of an initiative or program. A specific client project may begin at any stage in this cycle and may involve one or multiple stages.
Skills and Expertise
These capabilities are supported by specific skills and expertise that we access internally or through pro bono partners.
Our Values
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We believe the Chicago region can be more vibrant, equitable, and prosperous for all, and we raise our hand to work on challenges that stand in the way.
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We navigate as trusted partners through ambiguity and complexity, ground our decisions in data and lived experience, and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity.
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We rely on each other, build mutual respect and sense of belonging, seek perspectives to complement the limits of our own experience, and welcome new ideas and healthy debate.
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In the News
“Pro bono government consulting is nothing new, but the Civic Consulting Alliance takes it to a new level by strategically maximizing its impact.”
Governing Magazine
