Our Why
Creative Impact Strategies was built for organizations and entrepreneurs doing meaningful work who need the strategy, structure, and support to move it forward.
We know good work doesn’t always fit neatly into one box. Funding connects to programs. Programs shape impact. And how you communicate that impact influences the people who understand, support, and engage with your work.
When the pieces connect, the work gets stronger.
Through thoughtful partnership, we help bring greater clarity, connection, and structure to the work you’re already building.
You're already doing the work. We help you strengthen what comes next.
The Story Behind Creative Impact
Creative Impact Strategies was founded on the belief that meaningful work deserves thoughtful, aligned support.
I created CIS after seeing the same challenge across the social impact sector: strong ideas and meaningful work don’t always have the strategy, systems, or capacity they need to grow.
My experience across grantmaking, fundraising, programs, communications, and partnerships has shown me how connected these pieces really are. Through CIS, I bring that perspective to organizations and entrepreneurs navigating growth, building something new, or simply trying to make good work stronger.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in trust. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We start with what you’re already building, understand what you actually need, and shape the support from there.
— Malikha Mayes, Founder & Principal Consultant
Let’s build what comes next
You’re already doing meaningful work. Let’s bring the clarity, strategy, and support to help move it forward.