Empowering Mission-Driven Organizations and Philanthropic Institutions
Partnership | Strategy | Results
Empowering Mission-Driven Organizations and Philanthropic Institutions
Partnership | Strategy | Results
Strategy Design and Initiative Development
Research and Analysis that Drives Decision-making
Research and Analysis that Drives Decision-making
We help you define a clear vision and translate it into actionable strategies and implementation plans. From concept through execution, we design initiatives that align priorities, resources, and partners ensuring measurable results and durable outcomes.
Our work focuses on creating strategic frameworks that are both ambitious and achievable, grounded in real-world conditions and a clear path to impact.
Research and Analysis that Drives Decision-making
Research and Analysis that Drives Decision-making
Research and Analysis that Drives Decision-making
We conduct targeted research and landscape analysis to inform strategy and action. Through stakeholder engagement and issue mapping, we identify key opportunities, barriers, and pathways forward.
Our work goes beyond analysis, providing clear, actionable insights that support decision-making and implementation.
Coalition Building and Partnerships
Research and Analysis that Drives Decision-making
Policy, Funding, and Implementation Alignment
We build and align partnerships across organizations, communities, and sectors to co-create and drive collective action. Through campaign design, stakeholder alignment, and coalition development, we help bring diverse people together around shared goals.
Our approach strengthens relationships, expands reach, and enables coordinated action that delivers scaled and lasting results.
Policy, Funding, and Implementation Alignment
Research and Analysis that Drives Decision-making
Policy, Funding, and Implementation Alignment
We accelerate impact by aligning federal and state policy opportunities with effective strategies for execution. Our work ties strategy to resource plans that catalyze both public and private investment, ensuring initiatives are positioned for long-term success.
Our goal is to ensure strategies are not only well-designed, but fully resourced and positioned for sustained impact.
Clients and Collaborators
Some of the partners we have been honored to work with:
About Us
Suzanne Dixon
Suzanne Dixon
Suzanne Dixon
Suzanne Dixon has 25 years of experience as a nonprofit executive leader in the conservation field. She has worked extensively on public land stewardship policy and has excelled at coalition-building, federal advocacy, individual-donor fundraising, and public communications. Prior to co-founding Thunderbird Strategies, she served as Senio
Suzanne Dixon has 25 years of experience as a nonprofit executive leader in the conservation field. She has worked extensively on public land stewardship policy and has excelled at coalition-building, federal advocacy, individual-donor fundraising, and public communications. Prior to co-founding Thunderbird Strategies, she served as Senior Vice President at the National Audubon Society, where she co-led the unification and transformation of Audubon’s Center Network from a nature
center model into conservation action centers that inspire action and build local community partnerships. Previous leadership positions included President and CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, as well as senior leadership roles with the National Parks Conservation
Association.
Amy Sobel
Suzanne Dixon
Suzanne Dixon
Amy has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in international non-profit organizations, domestic political organizations, the Executive and Legislative branches of the U.S. Government, and educational institutions. Amy brings expertise in setting strategic vision, developing effective implementation plans, and building partner
Amy has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in international non-profit organizations, domestic political organizations, the Executive and Legislative branches of the U.S. Government, and educational institutions. Amy brings expertise in setting strategic vision, developing effective implementation plans, and building partnerships. She has led policy initiatives that have successfully advanced Executive Branch action and legislative victories throughout her career. Amy most recently served as Senior Vice President at the National Audubon Society, overseeing national field operations in achieving strategic conservation and advocacy goals and resource management. Amy also brings experience from senior leadership roles at Human Rights First and the Women’s Campaign Fund, as well as government service at the U.S. Department of State and on Capitol Hill earlier in her career.