Crux (noun): The most essential or decisive point of an issue; the pivotal moment that determines direction or outcome.

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Crux is a tailored, three-hour strategy workshop designed to help small and mid-sized charities gain clarity, refine their approach, and accelerate their impact.

Crux is more than just a name—it’s a symbol of guidance and clarity. In Latin, Crux is the name of the Southern Cross, the constellation that has helped navigators find their way for centuries. Like its celestial namesake, Crux is designed to help small and mid-sized charities chart their course with confidence. Through a structured, high-impact workshop, Crux illuminates the key priorities that will strengthen impact, sustainability, and growth—helping charities navigate complexity and move forward with purpose.

Crux is grounded in our 6 Drivers of Impact Framework.

Impact

Focuses on how effectively your organisation is achieving its mission and creating tangible, lasting change for the communities you exist to serve.

People and Culture

Strengthens your organisation’s leadership, ways of working and culture, to engage and empower staff and volunteers.

Finance

Focuses on building financial sustainability through diverse revenue streams and sound financial management.

Innovation and Adaptability

Evaluates how well your organisation embraces new technologies, adapts to market shifts and emerging trends and fosters a culture of innovation.

Operations

Ensures your organisation’s internal systems, processes and governance structures are streamlined for efficiency and scalability.

Storytelling and Influence

Looks at how effectively your organisation communicates its mission, engages supporters and amplifies your impact.

FAQs

  • Crux is designed for small to mid-sized charities looking to strengthen their foundations, refine their operating model and scale their impact. Crux is for you if you’re feeling:

    • Stuck or uncertain about how to scale your programs or evolve your strategy in response to the changing landscape.

    • Overwhelmed by the challenge of balancing impact, finances and operations while staying true to your mission.

    • Ready to assess your current state and take action to refine your business model, diversify funding or clarify the path forward.

    Sound like you? Get in touch!

  • Crux is designed to be a straightforward, engaging workshop-based tool that helps your organisation clarify its direction and unlock new growth opportunities. Here’s how it works:

    • Step 1: Register an Expressions of interest.

    • Step 2: Rachel will facilitate the Crux Workshop for your organisation. Between 4-6 participants is usually ideal, and face to face is the strong preference.

    • Step 3: Following the workshop, you will receive the Crux Dashboard, highlight where your organisation sits against the Six Drivers of Impact.

  • We understand that small to mid-sized charities often operate with tight budgets, so we’ve made Crux as affordable as possible. At $3000 + GST per workshop, we’re offering a price that’s designed to be accessible while ensuring we can provide the high level of insight and personalized support your organization needs to grow and thrive. We’re committed to providing value that exceeds the cost, helping you build a solid foundation for the future of your work without breaking the bank.

  • Yes! Rachel will personally facilitate every Crux Workshop, drawing on over a decade of experiencing advising hundreds of Australian and international charities.

    Rachel has a highly-engaging, inclusive and dynamic workshop style, focused on asking the right questions and unlocking the knowledge and insights you didn’t even know you had.