Grounded Impact LLC is a BIPOC women-led organizational development firm committed to fostering social change and empowering mission-driven organizations. We work collaboratively with organizations to align their vision with actionable strategies that promote equity, sustainability, and resilience.

 Maximizing IMPACT and Strengthening communities

Mission-

We empower individuals and organizations to foster leadership, social responsibility, and positive change. Through evidence-based strategies and data-driven insights, we help communities connect, engage, and create meaningful, sustainable impact.

Our Commitment-


We strengthen communities through participatory research, inclusive practices, and collaborative leadership. Centering diverse voices, we help organizations deliver equitable and culturally responsive services. Our work prioritizes community stabilization, anti-displacement, and holistic well-being—building trust and sustainable impact for lasting social change.

Who We Serve-

We partner with mission-driven organizations to strengthen capacity, engage communities, and create sustainable impact.


  • Community Engagement

    We design inclusive, accessible processes that build trust, elevate community voice, and foster shared leadership.

  • Strategic Planning

    We co-create actionable roadmaps that align vision, resources, and priorities for long-term success.

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  • Organizational Development

    We strengthen systems, policies, and practices to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.

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Our Approach-

Our expertise spans policy development, data analysis, resource mapping, survey design, process improvement, internal communications, and facilitation. We ground our work in equity and asset-based strategies, using proven tools to support meaningful change. We adapt our methods to client needs, drawing on practices such as:

  • Asset-Based Community Mapping & Design Thinking – Identify strengths and co-create human-centered solutions.

  • Open Space Technology & World Café Facilitation – Engage diverse stakeholders in inclusive, action-oriented dialogue.

  • Equity-Centered Engagement – Apply inclusive, accessible approaches to cultivate shared leadership and equitable decision-making.

  • Process Improvement – Optimizing workflows and operational systems for efficiency.

Founder & Social Impact Consultant,

Imani P. Bishop, MSOD

With over seven years of experience in program management and social services, Imani specializes in strategic planning and community engagement. She leverages data analysis and innovative partnerships to enhance service delivery outcomes, ensuring that organizations are equipped to tackle community challenges effectively. Her community background includes education, youth empowerment, advocacy for developmentally disabled communities, and cultural and community stabilization. 

Personality Type: Commander (Extraverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging, Assertive)

Education:

M.S. Organizational Development- University of San Francisco School of Management

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor in African Studies- Barnard College of Columbia University

Certifications:  

Social Impact Management and Leadership Certificate- Institute for NonProfit Practice

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Professional Certificate-Human Resources Certification Institute

Social Impact Consultant

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