Our Work

Mission

Pivot Point Advisory (PPA) advances the development and preservation of narrative stewardship and policy development by providing research, facilitation, and resource management services that support communities, cultural institutions, and emerging leaders. Through programs in cultural policy, workforce development, and collaborative research, PPA strengthens the capacity of organizations and individuals working to preserve and expand community opportunity and build sustainable public impact.

Vision

To see that cultural narratives and community expertise are recognized as essential resources in policy development, workforce preparation, and institutional decision-making by connecting researchers, practitioners, and organizations to cultivate a network of leaders equipped to steward and advance development and sustain community knowledge systems.

Who We Serve

PPA primarily serves:

• Cultural organizations and preservation initiatives
• Community-based nonprofits and small institutions
• Independent researchers and emerging scholars
• Early-career professionals entering cultural, nonprofit, and policy sectors
• Public history, arts, and heritage organizations
• Community leaders seeking facilitation, research support, and policy development tools

Projects we’ve worked on.

  • NOLAWorks Community

    Over the years, Pivot Point Advisory has supported NOLAWorks LLC and 501(c)3 Community through a transformational development and coaching journey that blended strategic planning, organizational growth, intersector collaboration, and leadership transition. This partnership guided the organization from its foundational phases through a multi-level transition of ownership and operations, centering sustainability and integrity.

  • ReJAC

    Pivot Point Advisory serves as a strategic and administrative partner to ReJAC during a planned program phase. Our role is to ensure the process is mission-aligned, and efficient, while preserving the integrity and continuity of the work ReJAC has led. We provide operational support, process design, and advisory leadership to guide programmatic stakeholder engagement, and documentation of key systems and learnings.

  • Common Thread Coffee Project

    Pivot Point Advisory & Bridge Innovation Lab served as the strategic development partner for the Common Thread Coffee Project, providing integrated business planning, policy design, and fundraising infrastructure. Our work focused on delivering actionable frameworks that balance cultural integrity, operational readiness, and community engagement. This included business modeling, grant strategy, and co-branded tools to support long-term sustainability with minimal front-facing labor.