Sustainable Vision Partners
Transformative Solutions. Community-Centered Impact.
Sustainable Vision Partners
Transformative Solutions. Community-Centered Impact.
Meet the Founder: Zahirah Mann
Creative Architect
Effective Collaborator
Effective Collaborator
- Known for crafting innovative, community-centered solutions to pressing challenge
- Over 20 years of experience
- Track record of turning vision into measurable impact through strategic collaboration and sustainable funding options
- Support mission driven organizations that help communities thrive
Photo Credit: Colleen Callahan
Effective Collaborator
Effective Collaborator
Effective Collaborator
- Launched initiatives with 100+ stakeholders
- Led coalition serving 250,000 residents as President and CEO of a community building nonprofit
- Directed cross-sector strategies with 100+ partners, resulting in regional transformation
- Co-created innovation funds with philanthropic and government partners
Photo Credit: Climate Leadership Conference
Results Driven Leader
Effective Collaborator
Results Driven Leader
- Led 18 entities in securing ~$60M in community-centered climate investments
- Raised and leveraged $650M+ in public and private resources
- Negotiated $50M in community benefits agreements
- Managed multi-million-dollar grant portfolios
- Launched or led successful collective impact initiatives
Photo Credit: SLATE-Z
Core Services
Organizational Mini-Assessments
Initiative Design & Implementation Support
Facilitation & Strategic Convenings
Get actionable insights without a lengthy evaluation process. We deliver focused assessments that identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities in just 2–3 weeks. You will receive tailored recommendations for smarter, faster decision-making
– perfect when you need clarity quickly.
Ideal for: Organizations at inflection or pivot points, funde
Get actionable insights without a lengthy evaluation process. We deliver focused assessments that identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities in just 2–3 weeks. You will receive tailored recommendations for smarter, faster decision-making
– perfect when you need clarity quickly.
Ideal for: Organizations at inflection or pivot points, funders seeking to understand grantee needs, and teams preparing for strategic planning.
Facilitation & Strategic Convenings
Initiative Design & Implementation Support
Facilitation & Strategic Convenings
We design and lead inclusive, action-oriented meetings that move groups from discussion to decision. Whether you are developing strategy, building alignment, or navigating complex challenges, we create structured processes that center community expertise, foster authentic dialogue, and drive accountability toward shared outcomes.
Ideal for
We design and lead inclusive, action-oriented meetings that move groups from discussion to decision. Whether you are developing strategy, building alignment, or navigating complex challenges, we create structured processes that center community expertise, foster authentic dialogue, and drive accountability toward shared outcomes.
Ideal for: Strategic reset or planning sessions, stakeholder engagement processes, and coalition meetings requiring skilled, neutral facilitation.
Initiative Design & Implementation Support
Initiative Design & Implementation Support
Initiative Design & Implementation Support
Launching new initiatives requires structure and buy-in. We guide organizations through inclusive design and implementation processes that build momentum from day one. You will gain a clear roadmap, engaged stakeholders, and initiatives built to last that are grounded in community voice and designed for sustainability.
Ideal for: Organizat
Launching new initiatives requires structure and buy-in. We guide organizations through inclusive design and implementation processes that build momentum from day one. You will gain a clear roadmap, engaged stakeholders, and initiatives built to last that are grounded in community voice and designed for sustainability.
Ideal for: Organizations launching new programs, coalitions forming around shared goals, and agencies piloting innovative approaches.
Collaboration & Partnership Development
Collaboration & Partnership Development
Initiative Design & Implementation Support
Effective collaboration drives better outcomes. We work with public-private-partnerships, coalitions, and cross-sector partners to identify barriers, build trust, and establish systems for shared results. Clients typically experience improved coordination, effective implementation,
and greater collective impact.
Ideal for: Partnerships, co
Effective collaboration drives better outcomes. We work with public-private-partnerships, coalitions, and cross-sector partners to identify barriers, build trust, and establish systems for shared results. Clients typically experience improved coordination, effective implementation,
and greater collective impact.
Ideal for: Partnerships, coalitions, and organizations seeking to align diverse stakeholders around common goals.
Training & Capacity Building
Collaboration & Partnership Development
Training & Capacity Building
We deliver engaging, practical trainings tailored to your team's needs and organizational context. Participants gain immediately applicable skills and renewed confidence to lead with impact.
Training topics include:
- Fundraising and fund development strategies
- Building and sustaining cross-sector partnerships
- Community engagement and equity-ce
We deliver engaging, practical trainings tailored to your team's needs and organizational context. Participants gain immediately applicable skills and renewed confidence to lead with impact.
Training topics include:
- Fundraising and fund development strategies
- Building and sustaining cross-sector partnerships
- Community engagement and equity-centered practices
Ideal for: Nonprofit teams, foundation staff, governmental agencies, and coalitions seeking to strengthen internal capacity and leadership.