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Cielo Strategy Group

Cielo Strategy Group

We are an innovative consulting firm based in San Antonio, Texas, and with a strong presence in the Rio Grande Valley, that believes in your ability to strengthen your organization, inspire those around you, and work with others for more resilient communities. With more than 60 years of combined professional experience, our consultants walk alongside nonprofit organizations, foundations, and those with philanthropic interests as a trusted partner to achieve your organization’s vision and goals.

Our Story

It All Starts With A Colorful Partnership…Unique As The Sky.

Cielo, the Spanish word for sky, represents the ever-changing colors and beauty of the world around us. Your organization is as unique as the varying colors of the sky. Our team of consultants brings even more color to the partnership through our experience, leadership, and services.

We All Have A Story. Here’s Ours

Our Values

We Prioritize Creativity And Problem Solving.

Our solutions are unique and align with your mission and purpose. We approach each project with a spirit of collaboration and respect for your organization’s knowledge and experience.

Our Approach

You Are Driven By Passion And A Vision For A Better Tomorrow.

Every organization brings a different color to the table, and as nonprofit consultants, we are here to complement your strengths. You know your community and organization best. Our role is to offer expertise, a fresh perspective, and the extra support you need. We are agile and responsive, but that doesn’t mean we lack a solid plan, processes, and a clear roadmap to realize your vision.

Accomplish Your Goals

We chose Cielo because of their extensive expertise and deep understanding of our donor base, and they delivered on every level. From the beginning, they took the time to listen to our unique needs and challenges, ensuring their recommendations were tailored to our organization’s goals and values. With their guidance, we refined our messaging and developed a clear and inspiring vision for the future. They were instrumental in helping us craft a strategic plan with actionable next steps that will drive meaningful progress. The Cielo team exemplifies professionalism, combining their vast knowledge with a personal, empathetic approach that made us feel genuinely supported at every step. We highly recommend them to any organization seeking a partner who listens, understands, and delivers exceptional results.

HEATHER MCFARLAND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alamo Heights School Foundation
The Cielo Strategy Group team brings a passion for strengthening nonprofits to their work, and it is evident in their every detail – from their outstanding customer service, to their impeccable follow-through, to the way they engage with residents, board and staff – I just can’t say enough good things. They are professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to creating a sustainable organization. I am forever grateful to them.

SANDRA WHITLEY, FOUNDER/FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Thrive Youth Center
The Bay City ISD School Board and staff could not have been more enthusiastic about the marketing plan that Cielo Strategy Group developed for us. We are extremely excited to see what we can do with the tools you've given us. Thank you so much for making my job easier."

GRANT MCGALLIARD, CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Bay City ISD
The Cielo team has been a trusted partner strengthening our organization from the inside out. After facilitating our initial organizational assessment process, they identified key areas we needed to focus on that would move our mission forward. They didn’t just give us a report with recommendations, they jumped in and created the infrastructure we needed to help us operate more effectively – from basic Board governance documents and processes to a staff and volunteer handbook, to operational planning and goal-setting. They have coached me to become a better leader. As we celebrated our ten-year anniversary, we accepted a transformational gift to purchase our own land and build upon our vision. We could not have done this without “getting our house in order”, which is what Cielo Strategy Group did for us.

DEBRA FRANCO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association
The Cielo team has been instrumental in helping the Weslaco Museum rebuild for the future. As a new Executive Director, I am thankful for their unwavering commitment. They provided our organization with the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel” – enabling us to focus on our vision and mission. They have helped the Weslaco Museum grow our member base, streamline our website, strengthen our board, and our overall vision for the future.

CRYSTAL RODRIGUEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Weslaco Museum
Cielo Strategy Group is part of our Clinic family. With our long-standing partnership, I have relied on their team as a steady support system – responding to our needs and flexing with us. They have elevated our storytelling and communications, guided us through annual fund development plans, designed and project-managed annual appeal mailings, coached us through grant proposals, facilitated Board sessions and a strategic planning process. They push us toward excellence and don’t settle for less.

GLORIA Z. CANSECO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic

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