Case Study: Environmental Defense Fund builds an environmental justice strategy with Metropolitan Group

Environmental Defense Fund builds a 5-year environmental justice strategy with Metropolitan Group

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) faced the challenge of developing a five-year strategic plan for its new Justice and Equity Program Office. After conducting extensive research, EDF needed a partner with a deep understanding of environmental justice to synthesize the findings and facilitate consensus among its leadership to define the program's vision and secure funding. They engaged Metropolitan Group for its strategic planning services to address this need.

Metropolitan Group synthesized EDF's research into a strategic framework and facilitated decision-making sessions to build consensus on bold yet realistic goals. The resulting plan, which included a compelling narrative and SMART-IE objectives, was approved by EDF's executive leadership and board. Metropolitan Group's work provided a solid foundation for the office, which successfully raised more resources, expanded its staffing, and strengthened EDF's capacity to design programs that foster the health and resilience of frontline communities.

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