Imago was created to accomplish two things. First and foremost, to provide effective and energizing tools that enable organizations to do their work well. Ultimately, though, we exist to participate in the creation of a stronger and more humane world. This is not “peace and love” thinking. It is a response to knowing that as our world becomes more interconnected, turbulent and unpredictable, we need new models for how we relate with one another.

Sharing Resources

Any project needs three things: money, time and expertise. Imago gives generously to programs that contribute to health, education, community building and leadership development efforts both locally and worldwide. Time matters, too, and Angela regularly volunteers her time on everything from licking envelopes to sitting on the Board of Directors of the Pride Foundation. Finally, Imago has a sliding-scale payment structure for grassroots non-profits, increasing the accessibility to much needed resources.

Collaboration

Whenever I read about a new humanitarian relief effort… it is always a story of the power of conversation. Somewhere in the description of how it all began is the phrase: “Some friends and I started talking…” - Margaret Wheatley

Conversation is a powerful thing - that’s where it all begins. That’s why Imago is wholly invested in giving back by collaborating with others to strengthen what we know about social change, people and organizations. We share what we know, and ask: What’s working? Where are there opportunities to work together? What are the next steps? Imago is an active member of professional and collaborative organizations such as the Organization Development Network and the Impact Alliance, a global capacity-building network.

Obviously, you gain much as a client of Imago from this wide network. In the end, though, we believe that these networks are what will produce new solutions to the many challenges we face as a world community.