Hi! We’re Matthew Taylor & Andrea Donini—Listeners. Thinkers. Strategists. Problem-Solvers. Communicators. Collaborators. Evaluators. Innovators. You get the picture…
Over the years, I’ve collaborated with a wide range of organizations to address complex challenges, whether through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, or research-driven insights. My work focuses on helping organizations clarify their vision, develop meaningful strategies, and move forward with confidence.
With experience in project management, research, and community development—both locally and internationally—I am committed to addressing complex challenges through innovative partnerships and strategic action. I believe my greatest strength lies in connecting with others and creating the kind of open, honest dialogue that sparks real change.
Once upon a time, I was heard saying “my job is to learn and then teach,” as a way to describe the communications roles foundational to my career. As I polished my talents, my skills expanded and now I say, “I help you figure out what needs to be done, and I help determine what to do, how to do it, and who to do it with. Then I help get it to happen.”
How? By genuinely and authentically investing in those I work with and by using skills and abilities in relationship building, research and engagement, communications, project and budget management, and a general passion for making things go.
What people say:
[Andrea] truly has a unique mix of skills and traits that are near-impossible to find: she understands technology, scope, implementation, cost and expectations; she understands the nuances of communicating and communication as a whole; she is extremely efficient and just gets things done; and she understands and knows how to actually motivate a team… She is a catalyst for teamwork, quality, and problem-solving, and any company would be lucky to work with her.
Working with Matthew was a transformative experience for the team. His expertise in partnership development provided us with invaluable strategies and frameworks tailored to our unique goals. Through insightful guidance and a collaborative approach, Matthew helped each team member identify their strengths and develop approaches that align with our individual and collective capabilities. He enabled us to refine our outreach, strengthen relationships, and establish a structured, scalable partnership approach. His professionalism and commitment to our success made a lasting impact. We highly recommend Matthew to any organization looking to elevate their partnership strategies and drive meaningful growth.
- Jessie Radies, Director KDays (Explore Edmonton)
Matthew is a savvy and strategic partner that every nonprofit needs. With a background in social work, he brings a valuable social perspective that supports big-picture thinking. His focus on driving strategic missions enables him to guide organizations back to their core purpose of doing meaningful work. As a highly relational individual, Matthew excels at fostering collaboration and strengthening relationships. He is also skilled at helping a Board of Directors regain its functionality. I highly recommend Matthew to support your team.
- Jodie Becker, Fitness for Mental Health
Andrea’s forte, which cuts across all areas, is strategic thinking. She quickly grasps priorities and capacities, she evaluates internal and external constraints, and she helps people identify good opportunities for development. Working with her is always an eye-opening learning experience, and fun. Andrea is a quick learner, she has high standards, and she is competent in everything she does. Aside from her impressive skill set, she is a delightful, enthusiastic, and stimulating collaborator. I recommend her very highly.
- Jeff Bisanz, Professor Emeritus University of Alberta
After working with Andrea on numerous projects across a variety of sub-sectors, I can say with the utmost confidence that she is infinitely competent, learns context very quickly, does a deep dive on what's needed, drives strategy that gets results, and keeps everyone on track while doing it. Andrea has very high standards and her finished products are superior. I jump at the chance to work with her every chance I get!
- Sarah Barber, Director Investment Impact and Research United Way ACR
Matthew helped develop clear timelines and tools for collaboration, and the research and writing work he did for our company e-scan was top level quality. With strategic thinking and comprehensive knowledge about our sector, Matthew clearly understands the needs and challenges of nonprofit organizations, and he is able to provide robust, well-defined data for informed decision making. Thanks for the top-notch consulting!
- David Prodan, e4c
Our
Values
Transparency
We celebrate what’s working while candidly addressing pain points—focusing on what truly matters to get you where you need to go.
Curiosity
You already know more than you think; we help you uncover it through conversations that flow organically, guided by genuine interest. We use our curiosity to your benefit, tapping into your expertise to reveal the knowledge you already hold.
Humility
We know we don't have all the answers. There's always new things to know, so we learn with you, rather than pose as experts.
Human-Centred
People share more when they feel heard and are safe, so we foster openness and trust. Our conversations are unhurried yet efficient, allowing insights to emerge naturally.
Useability
At heart, we want to help, so we deliver short, actionable insights instead of “data dumps” that leave you baffled and still wondering what’s next.
Courage
We acknowledge challenges directly, then work toward what needs to be done—even when it’s not easy.
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