Synthesize
Turn complex policy developments and field intelligence into actionable institutional strategy.
Philanthropy • Culture • Justice • Technology
Strategic advisory for philanthropic and advocacy institutions
Transforming systems requires strategy. We partner with philanthropic, advocacy, and cultural institutions advancing racial justice to navigate risk, shore up strategic clarity, and act with confidence during periods of uncertainty.
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WHEN INSTITUTIONS BRING US IN
We operate at the intersection of policy advocacy, movement infrastructure, and culture to advance racial justice.
NAVIGATE UNCERTAINTY
Synthesize policy developments, field intelligence, and funding considerations into a strategic vision.
ALIGN PARTNERS
Coordinate funders, advocates, and creative partners when initiatives require deep alignment.
BUILD CAPACITY
Leverage technology to track and analyze legislative data across jurisdictions.
ADAPT QUICKLY
Co-design and steward new advocacy, grantmaking, and cultural strategies during moments of change.
How We Support Your Mission
Coordinate
Align partners when complexity makes coordination difficult.
Navigate
Provide counsel to leadership to assess risks and opportunities during high-stakes moments.
Design
Co-create bespoke cultural strategies and narrative interventions.
Examples of Work
Ford Foundation
Policing Transformation Landscape Analysis
Produced a landscape analysis analyzing policing transformation advocacy campaigns in five cities following George Floyd's murder to identify strategic opportunities for funder engagement.
Center on Race, Inequality, & the Law (NYU Law)
Surveillance Bill Tracker
Developed a first-of-a-kind legislative tracker focused on state and federal bills regulating law enforcement technology, surveillance, and privacy-related issues.
Center on Race, Inequality, & the Law (NYU Law)
Network for Change Landscape Analysis
Produced a landscape analysis drawing on 100+ practitioner interviews to develop a strategic research and advocacy framework addressing AI-driven surveillance and predictive technology in the criminal legal system.
Heaven: Can You Hear Me?
Documentary
Produced an award-winning PBS documentary following Philadelphia mothers navigating grief, resilience, and healing in the aftermath of gun violence through the support of Mothers in Charge.
Terrance Pitts
Founder, Kindred Advisory
With experience in philanthropy, advocacy, and cultural production, Terrance’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between rigorous policy analysis, creative storytelling, and ensuring institutional resources are deployed where they can have the most impact.
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Ford Foundation•Borealis Philanthropy•JustMedia
Michigan Justice Fund•Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan•Ohio Transformation Fund
Cleveland Foundation•Association of Black Foundation Executives•Center on Race, Inequality, & the Law (NYU Law)
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Detailed summaries of client engagements are available upon request.
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