About SNP Strategies, Inc.
SNP supports the non-profit sector and the communities they serve, to realize bold visions for innovative, transformational and scalable projects
Big Firm Expertise;
Small Firm Commitment
The SNP consortium approach empowers SNP to deliver the level of expertise found in large firms. All consortium members are already established in their fields. Members of SNP teams often include expert fundraisers; Ph.D. researchers, data specialists; creative professionals; business model strategists; creative professionals and professional writers.
We have the time and commitment to go above and beyond. We are your full partner. Your success is our success.
We know organizations
– Inside and Out
All SNP team members have personal experience in operating a non-profit organization and are active board members/volunteers. We know organizations from the inside out, enabling us to provide the critical outside perspective needed to make and implement bold plans. We bring skill, creativity and strategy to our partnerships.
The SNP team’s strength lies in its ability to offer the same level of expertise as large firms using a consortium model. This is due to the established experience of all consortium members in their respective fields. SNP teams typically consist of experts with established experience in their respective fields. Areas of expertise range from facilitation, research, data analysis, leadership development, fundraising, creative development, business strategy, and professional writing.
Falona Joy (she/her/hers) is a social and civic entrepreneur. As the Founder and President of SNP Strategies, Falona collaborates with a diverse range of organizations, including museums, universities, arts organizations, philanthropic institutions, and social impact campaigns to launch impactful and innovative initiatives.
Falona began her career with the National Park Foundation, where she was the founding Executive Director of the African American Experience Fund. She went on to serve as a Vice President of the Alford Group and Senior Advisor for Arabella Advisors.
She has a passion for art, humanities, and public lands, including serving as the founding garden leader for the 42nd Street Garden in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood; serving as the Vice Chair of the inaugural Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Conservation and Policy Council; serving as an officer and board member of the Illinois Humanities Council from 2006 to 2015; and serving as a trustee of the Friends of the Seattle Waterfront. Falona was named a Chicago Cultural Champion by the Chicago Cultural Alliance in 2015.
Currently, Falona serves as a life trustee of the Chicago History Museum and is a board member of Adler University and the Seattle Art Museum.
Falona received her B.A. with honors from Stanford University.
In addition to the SNP consulting practice, Falona is the founder and CEO of Joy Media, where she builds public interest technologies that leverage AI and XR for arts and culture organizations. Joy Media is launching with two signature initiatives: a new tool for visioning in 3D (visioncubing.com) and a platform that increases accessibility to cultural collections through 3D digitization and generative AI.
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