THINKSGIVing news
Yeyo Arts Collective + Filament
How might we make our arts-focused organization stand out in a competitive digital world by reimagining our marketing, branding, and PR?
How might we make our arts-focused organization stand out in a competitive digital world by reimagining our marketing, branding, and PR?
NONPROFIT: YEYO ARTS COLLECTIVE
INNOVATION PARTNER: FILAMENT
“It was awesome to have more ears!”
THE WORK
Women's Foundation of Greater Saint Louis + Glowe
How might we engage better with workers (women) in the hospitality and service industry?
How might we engage better with workers (women) in the hospitality and service industry?
NONPROFIT: WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF GREATER SAINT LOUIS
INNOVATION PARTNER: GLOWE
“The level of support in terms of taining/activities provided for the for profits was A++.”
THE WORK
Wings of Hope + Ameren, Team 1
How might we explore partnerships that will help us connect with volunteers around the globe while building the tools and processes to support our growth and scale our impact?
How might we explore partnerships that will help us connect with volunteers around the globe while building the tools and processes to support our growth and scale our impact?
NONPROFIT: WINGS OF HOPE
INNOVATION PARTNER: AMEREN, TEAM 1
“Thinksgiving is an important and worthwhile endeavor to build a stronger St. Louis by fostering meaningful relationships across sectors that lead to real-world solutions. I highly recommend Thinksgiving.”
THE WORK
The Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region + Accenture
How might we build awareness and understanding of our mission to a broader, more diverse community and inspire loyal engagement from constituents and stakeholders benefiting from our environment-focused services?
How might we build awareness and understanding of our mission to a broader, more diverse community and inspire loyal engagement from constituents and stakeholders benefiting from our environment-focused services?
NONPROFIT: THE OPEN SPACE COUNCIL FOR THE ST. LOUIS REGION
INNOVATION PARTNER: ACCENTURE
“It has been great! ”
“Our corporate partners really engaged the creative spark. [They] provided innovative, creative, and inspirational ideas and approaches to problem solving.”
The Oasis Institute + Mercy
How might we build awareness of our services among the older population we serve and their adult children -- especially among a less affluent demographic we’d love to help more?
How might we build awareness of our services among the older population we serve and their adult children -- especially among a less affluent demographic we’d love to help more?
NONPROFIT: THE OASIS INSTITUTE
INNOVATION PARTNER: MERCY
“It’s been good to partner with an organization we normally wouldn’t work with and get creative ideas.”
“It was a lot of fun! Great team collaboration.”
“It was really cool to be invited to help someone else think through their challenges. Our team loved it, and amazing how quickly you can bond with total strangers.”
THE WORK
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank + Purina, Team 3
How might we create a communications strategy that helps get our donors, staff, and volunteers on the same page with a consistent message about what we do and why it matters?
How might we create a communications strategy that helps get our donors, staff, and volunteers on the same page with a consistent message about what we do and why it matters?
NONPROFIT: ST. LOUIS AREA DIAPER BANK
INNOVATION PARTNER: PURINA, TEAM 3
“It was a great experience. My team had a great time collaborating and brainstorming with our for-profit team. They really helped us think through our issue and start to develop some ideas on how to solve it.”
“Awesome! Thinksgiving day was so rewarding. Purina and our partners (St. Louis Area Diaper Bank) were so engaged all day working together to overcome a challenge that is unlike what we experence day to day. There gets to be a point where the group breaks through and starts to piece solutions together. Great vibes all day! Looking forward to next year!”
THE WORK
Springboard to Learning + Centene, Team 2
How might we recruit more professional musicians, dancers, artists, writers and storytellers to fulfill our mission of bringing arts education to our region’s disadvantaged students and under-resourced educators?
How might we recruit more professional musicians, dancers, artists, writers and storytellers to fulfill our mission of bringing arts education to our region’s disadvantaged students and under-resourced educators?
NONPROFIT: SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING
INNOVATION PARTNER: CENTENE, TEAM 2
“We had a wonderful Thinksgiving experience. Our team was able to step away from the busy day-to-day of a residential nonprofit (literally & figuratively) and think with new minds on how to improve how we approach recruitment and retain artists for the future. Hunter Engineering provided an incredible resource to us. Not only did the process help us address issues that will greatly benefit us in the long term, but the solutions are having an immediate impact on our organization. Thank you for this opportunity!”
THE WORK
Safe Connections + Husch Blackwell
How might we rethink how we onboard, train, and retain new employees in this new hybrid, remote-friendly work reality?
How might we rethink how we onboard, train, and retain new employees in this new hybrid, remote-friendly work reality?
NONPROFIT: SAFE CONNECTIONS
INNOVATION PARTNER: HUSCH BLACKWELL
“Very worthwhile experience! Thinksgiving provided an opportunity to bounce ideas off business professionals outside of our organization. We gained diverse ideas and insight from the business community with a passion for our work!”
THE WORK
Room at the Inn + Clayco
How might we tell a better story to apartment complexes, landlords, and communities about the benefits of working with us and providing housing to those we serve?
How might we tell a better story to apartment complexes, landlords, and communities about the benefits of working with us and providing housing to those we serve?
NONPROFIT: ROOM AT THE INN
INNOVATION PARTNER: CLAYCO
“What a privilege to be part of the Thinksgiving project. It is just fantastic. An amazing opportunity to partner with a well known business to help us conquer our challenge. And, not only do we get assistance from a great for-profit, we get to connect with other NFP’s. I think I was able to begin partnerships with at least 2-3 NFP’s. Thank You! We will definitely apply again next year.”
“Incredible doesn’t cut it! Such a flow of creative, constructive, doable ideas. Our clients at Room at the Inn will benefit greatly from this work. Many thanks to Clayco & Filament! ”
THE WORK
Pianos for People + MTM
How might we raise community awareness of the music-focused services we offer so we can increase demand from families in need that matches the astounding generosity of our donors and volunteers?
How might we raise community awareness of the music-focused services we offer so we can increase demand from families in need that matches the astounding generosity of our donors and volunteers?
NONPROFIT: PIANOS FOR PEOPLE
INNOVATION PARTNER: MTM
“Very beneficial. This has been a great opportunity to pick the brains of experts in different fields and access resources that a small non-profit didn’t have before. It has been great to see the impact other organizations have also had as a result and to build new connections.”
“...love the process and meeting and collaborating with the folks from the non-profit we were paired with.”
THE WORK
North Side Community School + Purina, Team 2
How might we create guidelines and structure to ensure consistent communication practices across multiple locations so everyone gets the information that’s important to them?
How might we create guidelines and structure to ensure consistent communication practices across multiple locations so everyone gets the information that’s important to them?
NONPROFIT: NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
INNOVATION PARTNER: PURINA, TEAM 2
“Great opportunity to help. ”
THE WORK
Limitless Foundation + Washington University
How might we establish meaningful partnerships with colleges and other institutions to build a nationwide volunteer pipeline so we can better support the patients we serve?
How might we establish meaningful partnerships with colleges and other institutions to build a nationwide volunteer pipeline so we can better support the patients we serve?
NONPROFIT: LIMITLESS FOUNDATION
INNOVATION PARTNER: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
“Thinksgiving has been such an incredible opportunity for our organization in the past two years and Wash U was an invaluable partner for our team. I know that through this program we’ve met such amazing advocates/champions for our mission. I’m also excited to share that Limitless Foundation just recieved its first grant as of last week!”
“It was terrific! Our nonprofit partner was inspiring and the collaboration was excellent.”
Independence Center + Emerson
How might we map our client journey to help us identify the best opportunities to improve our internal processes and clarify our team roles so we can support the mental health needs of the community we serve?
How might we map our client journey to help us identify the best opportunities to improve our internal processes and clarify our team roles so we can support the mental health needs of the community we serve?
NONPROFIT: INDEPENDENCE CENTER
INNOVATION PARTNER: EMERSON
“It was a great experience!”
HealthWorks! Kids' Museum St. Louis + Keeley
How might we build partnerships that will help us become a trusted household name that delivers essential health lessons in a fun and effective way?
How might we build partnerships that will help us become a trusted household name that delivers essential health lessons in a fun and effective way?
NONPROFIT: HEALTHWORKS! KIDS' MUSEUM ST. LOUIS
INNOVATION PARTNER: KEELEY
“Thinksgiving helped our organization step out of our comfort zone and think more broadly about what is possible for us. We made great connections, were given solid help, and had a great experience. I think any organization could benefit from the opportunities that are provided by this.”
“The experience has been very valuable and thought provoking. We are so grateful to connect with our partner and receive insight about our most challenging obstacles.”
“Bringing together the power of business and non-profit to collaborate on how we can better serve our communities is Thinksgiving at it’s best! We each bring our strengths and passions to the table and at the end and have an exponential human focused return for the business, the non-profit, and certainly the St. Louis Region that we all serve! ”
THE WORK
Great Rivers Greenway + Cortex - Team 2
How might we use creative ways to explain the complex process of our projects and help donors, volunteers, politicians, and community members arrive at their “light-bulb-moment” faster?
How might we use creative ways to explain the complex process of our projects and help donors, volunteers, politicians, and community members arrive at their “light-bulb-moment” faster?
NONPROFIT: GREAT RIVERS GREENWAY
INNOVATION PARTNER: CORTEX - Team 2
“Really impressed with the Filament team and the thoughtfulness of the kits, materials, etc. Immensely helpful to be (gently) forced to articulate our challenges & dedicate time to think. Thank you for guiding us toward progess within a fun & engagaing framework!!”
“Thinksgiving helped our staff come together on a mission-oriented project. We got to know each other in different roles and working closely helped us strengthen our team’s relationships. We also had a great time with our partner helping them better tell their story.”
THE WORK
Simply Foster + UNCOMN
How might we transition (scale) from a “scrappy,” technology-focused nonprofit into a more mature “grown-up” organization that is designed to help us realize our potential?
How might we transition (scale) from a “scrappy,” technology-focused nonprofit into a more mature “grown-up” organization that is designed to help us realize our potential?
NONPROFIT: SIMPLY FOSTER
INNOVATION PARTNER: UNCOMN
