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Willow Consulting

Consulting and Community Engagement for Local Government Agencies, Nonprofits, and Corporations

We partner and design inclusive strategies, strengthen leadership, and deliver meaningful community engagement.

Our Mission

To partner with nonprofits, public agencies, and community-based organizations to design inclusive strategies, strengthen leadership, and activate meaningful community engagement, turning complex challenges into shared solutions and elevating community voices into decision-making.

Our work on local projects

35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown

Willow Consulting helped transform a major infrastructure project into a community-centered experience through creative engagement, events, and stakeholder outreach.

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Self-Advocates Minnesota (SAM)

Willow Consulting partnered with ACT to facilitate statewide conversations, assess program impact, and help shape a strategic path forward for Self-Advocates Minnesota.

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Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction

Willow Consulting led large-scale community engagement efforts to ensure residents, businesses, and stakeholders helped shape the future of Lyndale Avenue.

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Interim Executive Leadership Support

During a leadership transition, Willow Consulting provided interim executive leadership to maintain organizational stability and program momentum statewide.

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Stone Arch Bridge Rehabilitation

Willow Consulting supported public engagement and communications efforts to keep communities informed and connected throughout the rehabilitation of an iconic Minneapolis landmark.

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Neighborhood Organization Mergers

Willow Consulting facilitated collaborative conversations and strategic planning processes to help neighborhood organizations navigate successful mergers.

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About Us

We are a consulting firm dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations engage communities, align stakeholders, and lead effectively through change.

Kind Words from the Community

“Amy Arcand is an amazing partner! Our team has had the opportunity to work with Amy for the past four years and we value her strong relationships with community leaders and understanding of the working dynamics of local organizations and neighborhood associations. She truly thinks about community-first and has the ability to bring the right people to the table – early – to have an inclusive conversation. She is well-organized, thoughtful and extremely responsible. With grace, Amy always gets the job done.”

Emily Hyland
Resources Strategic Communications Director, HDR

“After seven months of dedicated effort, Ms. Arcand left our organization leaner and stronger.”

Jerry Schaefer
President, Harrison Neighborhood Association

“Amy is a strong leader with a good heart. She's a team builder, a diplomat, a passionate advocate, and an empathetic listener. Amy's leadership empowers those who are lucky enough to know and work with her.”

Russ Henry
Owner, Giving Tree Gardens

Trusted By

Longfellow Neighborhood OrganizationCity of MinneapolisMetropolitan CouncilMinnesota Department of TransportationMinnesota Department of EducationLeague of Women VotersCorcoran Neighborhood OrganizationEast Bank Neighborhood OrganizationElliot Park Neighborhood OrganizationNokomis East Neighborhood OrganizationShingle Creek Victory CouncilWebber-Camden Neighborhood Organization
ACTWATCHKimley-HornFDRACERBryant Neighborhood Organization

We look forward to working with you

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