Gray Space Consulting

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Ideas Impact  Social Good

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 Bridging the gap between good ideas and change for good


Ideas Impact  Social Good

Ideas Impact  Social GoodIdeas Impact  Social GoodIdeas Impact  Social Good

 Bridging the gap between good ideas and change for good


Welcome to Gray Space Consulting

Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer Janofsky Ralls, founder of Gray Space — a consulting firm built on the belief that meaningful progress happens when we make room for complexity, connection, and nuance. 

At Gray Space, we help organizations navigate the space between ideas, systems, and lived experiences to create deeper impact.


We lead with empathy and clarity. We believe that honesty, cultural sensitivity, and a deep respect for people’s realities are essential to making real change. Our work is grounded in a human-centered approach that builds trust, invites curiosity, and lifts up the strengths already present in your team and community.


At the same time, we recognize that the challenges many organizations face today require new tools. That’s why we’re also integrating powerful technologies like AI to help you maximize limited resources, improve decision-making, and do more with what you have, without losing sight of the people at the heart of your mission.


Whether you’re growing a bold new initiative or strengthening long-standing programs, we’re here to help you align vision with action and move forward with purpose.


About Us

Our Approach

Gray Space Consulting is a full-service firm, supporting nonprofit organizations, companies, schools, and government entities in soup-to-nuts strategy, program development and implementation, impact, and employee engagement.


Driven by a commitment to excellence, we embrace innovation, continuous learning, and the latest in research and technology. Our approach goes beyond mere action; we construct systematic structures for program development, evaluation, community engagement, and strategic action, ensuring your resources achieve maximum impact.


As your partners, we offer more than consultancy; we provide a dedicated alliance committed to your journey of sustainable growth and meaningful change. With Gray Space Consulting, you gain allies in bridging the gaps, ready to transform challenges into opportunities to make a lasting difference, 

Our Team

Hello, from: Jen, Alejandra, Amani, Francis, and Talia!


Our team is ready to support you, offering a multidisciplinary approach and collective experience that spans vital areas related to the well-being of individuals and society, including youth development, education, mental health, public health, community economic development, employee engagement, ESG, and more. We are equipped to tackle systemic inequities and enhance community and organizational capacities. 


Clients partnering with Gray Space gain access to a comprehensive suite of services designed to foster impactful change, leveraging each team member's unique strengths to provide solutions that are not just innovative but also deeply attuned to client needs. Whether it's enhancing evaluation capacities, driving forward community economic initiatives, or building stronger, more inclusive systems, our goal is to empower clients with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to achieve sustainable success and meaningful impact.


 We can't wait to meet you!

Our Services & Solutions

Gray Space Consulting specializes in enhancing organizational culture, driving impactful data-driven strategies, fostering collaboration and engagement, and promoting inclusivity and fairness.  

Organizational Development

Practical solutions designed to unlock potential, align teams, and move vision into action.


Our Organizational Development Consulting services help you improve your organizational culture and structure. We work with you to identify areas of improvement, develop a customized plan, and implement change to optimize your business. Examples include:

 

  • Organizational Diagnostic Reports
    High-level snapshots that identify strengths, gaps, and strategic priorities.
  • Comprehensive Organizational Assessments
    In-depth reviews of structure, systems, and culture to guide intentional growth.
  • Customized Improvement Plans
    Step-by-step roadmaps to improve effectiveness, equity, and alignment.
  • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
    Personalized coaching to build resilient, mission-driven leadership.
  • Strategic Development Plans
    Co-designed plans that translate bold vision into clear, measurable action.
  • Change Management Strategies & Guides
    Tools and processes to navigate transitions with clarity and confidence. 
  • Implementation Toolkits
    Templates, checklists, and workflows that support smooth execution. 
  • Training and Development Programs
    Interactive learning experiences that build skills, shift culture, and sustain impact.

Organizational Development

Practical solutions designed to unlock potential, align teams, and move vision into action.


Our Organizational Development Consulting services help you improve your organizational culture and structure. We work with you to identify areas of improvement, develop a customized plan, and implement change to optimize your business. Examples include:

 

  • Organizational Diagnostic Reports
    High-level snapshots that identify strengths, gaps, and strategic priorities.
  • Comprehensive Organizational Assessments
    In-depth reviews of structure, systems, and culture to guide intentional growth.
  • Customized Improvement Plans
    Step-by-step roadmaps to improve effectiveness, equity, and alignment.
  • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
    Personalized coaching to build resilient, mission-driven leadership.
  • Strategic Development Plans
    Co-designed plans that translate bold vision into clear, measurable action.
  • Change Management Strategies & Guides
    Tools and processes to navigate transitions with clarity and confidence. 
  • Implementation Toolkits
    Templates, checklists, and workflows that support smooth execution. 
  • Training and Development Programs
    Interactive learning experiences that build skills, shift culture, and sustain impact.

Evaluation, Impact & Data Analytics

Making data easy to understand, useful to your work, and powerful for your story.


Our Evaluation and Data Analytics Consulting services use practical, affordable tools to help organizations collect, understand, and use data in ways that drive real impact. We work closely with you to design and implement strategies that align with your mission, meet funder expectations, and support long-term success.

Whether you're looking to measure what matters, tell the story of your work, or build internal systems that actually get used, we’re here to help — no technical expertise required. Examples include:


  • Data Inventories & Landscape Reviews
    Organize what you already collect and identify what’s missing to streamline data efforts.
  • Alignment with Funder & Mission Goals
    Ensure your data meets funder reporting needs and reflects what your organization truly values.
  • Logic Models & Theories of Change
    Clear visual tools that show how your programs create impact, from inputs to outcomes.
  • Impact Measurement Frameworks
    Blend evidence-based and custom (home-grown) tools to track change in ways that feel real and relevant.
  • Data Collection Tools & Assessments
    Build surveys, feedback forms, and tracking systems tailored to your program and participants. 
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation
    Turn raw numbers into useful insights, with support to make sense of both qualitative and quantitative data. 
  • Custom Dashboards & Databases
    Create easy-to-use systems for tracking progress in real time — no spreadsheet chaos. 
  • Infographics & Data Storytelling Decks
    Use visuals and plain language to show your impact and engage stakeholders. 
  • Capacity Building & Staff Training
    Build your team’s confidence and skills to keep your data systems running smoothly and meaningfully.

Facilitation and Community Building

Helping teams connect, collaborate, and grow together.


Our Meeting Facilitation and Community Building services are designed to make gatherings — big or small — more meaningful, inclusive, and productive. Whether you're leading internal planning sessions, engaging your board, or connecting with community partners, we create spaces where ideas are shared, relationships deepen, and people leave energized.

We guide you through the process with custom agendas, thoughtful facilitation, and tools that strengthen trust, creativity, and collaboration. Examples include: 


  • Tailored Meeting Facilitation
    Custom agendas, discussion prompts, and facilitation that keep meetings focused, inclusive, and outcomes-driven.
  • Community Connection Strategies
    Step-by-step plans to strengthen belonging and alignment across your team, partners, or broader network.
  • Board Meeting Facilitation & Presentation Coaching
    Facilitated board meetings designed to spark strategic thinking and engagement — plus coaching and deck support to help staff confidently share updates.
  • Stakeholder Retreats & Workshops
    Design and facilitation of retreats that center collaboration, shared vision, and actionable next steps.
  • Funder Pitch Preparation
    Tailored support to help you communicate your work, vision, and impact to funders — including messaging, decks, and practice sessions. 

DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) & ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

Because creating space for all voices isn’t political — it’s practical, human, and essential for impact.


At Gray Space, we approach Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) not as politics, but as a foundation for organizational health, innovation, and resilience. Our work is about helping teams recognize their existing strengths, address blind spots, and create cultures where people feel valued, heard, and able to thrive — across all levels of an organization.

Examples include:


  • DEIB Maturity Assessments
    Evaluate where your organization currently stands across multiple dimensions of DEIB, with clear benchmarks and actionable next steps for growth. 
  • Customized and Integrated DEIB Strategic Plans
    Co-created plans that align DEIB efforts with your broader mission and goals — not a separate track, but fully embedded into operations, leadership, and culture. 
  • Equity Audit Services
    A thorough review of policies, practices, hiring, compensation, and communication to surface inequities and opportunities for structural change. 
  • DEIB Scorecard and Dashboard Development
    Tools to track progress and accountability — because what gets measured gets prioritized. Includes KPIs, feedback loops, and real-time learning mechanisms. 
  • Employee Resource Group (ERG) Support Programs
    Coaching, structure, and facilitation to help ERGs move from informal gatherings to influential groups that support connection, belonging, and advocacy.
  • Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Strategies
    Practical guidance to reduce bias in hiring, improve onboarding, and create career pathways that reflect your organization’s full range of talent. 
  • Facilitated Dialogues and Listening Sessions
    Safe, well-structured spaces for teams to surface honest experiences, bridge understanding, and rebuild trust through open conversation. 
  • Third-Party DEIB Certification Preparation
    Support to align your organization with established DEIB frameworks such as the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB), including documentation, practice alignment, and readiness assessments.
  • ESG Programming & Reporting
    Integrated DEIB and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) planning that meets compliance needs while staying true to your mission and values.

Our Partners

We'd love to hear from you

jen@grayspaceconsulting.net


310.413.4151

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