Consulting services for
small businesses and nonprofits

Sage Step Consulting delivers results and grows resilience in mission-driven organizations in the Wenatchee Valley and beyond.

Consulting Services

Here are some ways we can work together to make your organization and community stronger.

Project Management

Organize and deliver work in an effective and inclusive manner

Public Engagement

​​Design and lead engagement strategies that build trust

Strategic Planning

Envision the future and how to get there together

People love working with Summer

Collaborating with Summer Hess on NCW Libraries' 3-year strategic direction was an inspiring experience. Leveraging our pre-pandemic long-range strategic plan as a foundation, Summer’s deep understanding of North Central Washington guided us in transforming these initial initiatives into a set of new, actionable strategic directions. Her methodical approach to strategic planning, embracing diverse perspectives and creating an inclusive environment, facilitated meaningful contributions from our board of directors, executive leadership, and marketing team. Summer excels in transforming organizational goals into strategic initiatives that enhance our vision and objectives. Her ability to identify practical strategies not only increased our brand's value and visibility but also cemented her role as an integral part of our team. Working with Summer—whose expertise and insight are unparalleled—has been a genuine pleasure.

Barbara Walters
Executive Director
,
NCW Libraries

Meet Summer Hess

As the owner of Sage Step Consulting, my goal is to make your organization and our community stronger through how we work together. I’m a process-oriented and people-centered leader who invests in long-term, community-led change.

My formal education is in writing and communications, and my professional experience includes positions in higher education, small business management, philanthropy, and nonprofit management. I’ve found my niche in the workforce through providing high-quality, project-based support to mission-driven organizations.

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Projects

Check out some of the recent projects Sage Step has supported.

Clients

Publication

One-Block Revolution: 20 Years of Community Building

One-Block Revolution honors the chorus of diverse changemakers who show up every day to build their community. Part counterculture manifesto and framework for participatory placemaking, part handbook for nonprofits and social enterprises, this anthology tells one of Spokane’s most essential stories, while providing inspiration and practical guidance for organizations across the world.

One Block Revolution Book Cover

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