Mission to impact — built with you
Your organization has important work to do. We help you build the strategy, governance, programs, funding, and team to do it well — and make it last.
Who we work with
GoForth Partners works with mission-driven nonprofit organizations — primarily in clean energy, sustainable transportation, and environmental advocacy — at any stage of development. Whether you’re building something new, navigating a transition, or strengthening an existing organization, we can help you get there.
What we do
We work with organizations to grow stronger and deliver results.
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Strategic planning & governance
Align programs to mission, set goals, strengthen boards, facilitate organizational transitions, and build the foundation for lasting impact.
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Program development & implementation
Envision, design, launch, and manage high-impact programs — including regional and national initiatives — and help others replicate what works.
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Evaluation & impact measurement
Build the frameworks and systems to know what’s working, demonstrate results, improve over time, and learn as you go.
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Revenue growth & diversification
Build capacity, stability, and long-term sustainability through grants, fee-for-service, membership programs, and more.
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Staffing & leadership
Recruit executive directors and key staff, shape team cultures, and support leadership transitions.
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Stakeholder & community engagement
Strengthen existing and building new relationships and partnerships with stakeholders and community leaders.
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40+
Years working in clean energy, sustainable transportation, and environmental advocacy
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20+
Years building Clean Fuels Ohio — developing high-impact programs and growing a startup into the largest coalition in the national network
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10 new coalitions, 9 states
Growing the CC&C network’s U.S. population coverage from 75% to nearly 90%
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$50M+
In grants and diversified revenue secured — including the winning $10M Smart Columbus application from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
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Dozens
Of organizations helped to build and strengthen governance structures, process, and culture — from community groups to statewide coalitions
A sample of the work
Case Highlight
As part of the Technology Integration Team within DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office, Sam led a collaborative effort to strengthen and grow the Clean Cities and Communities network. That meant working with existing coalitions to expand their reach, facilitating the development of new ones, helping organizations adopt stronger governance practices, and supporting more strategic approaches to high-impact programs and activities. The result: 10 new coalitions across nine states, several existing coalitions significantly expanded, and demonstrably greater effectiveness and impact across the network as a whole.
“We brought Sam to the U.S. Department of Energy because our country needed his proven experience and ideas to strengthen and grow Clean Cities into the force needed to deliver benefits of clean transportation in all communities. Sam provided exactly the leadership the network needed. Today, Clean Cities is larger and coalitions are more effective because of his work. He will make a difference for any motivated organization.”
Let’s talk about your organization.
Whether you’re navigating a challenge, planning your next chapter, or simply curious about what’s possible — we’d welcome a conversation.