--- title: Private Sector Partnerships | Breakthrough Leadership Consulting description: Breakthrough is a NYS MWBE-certified consulting firm partnering with architecture, engineering, planning, and management firms on complex public-sector projects. 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[Get Started](https://www.bktlead.com/connect?hsLang=en) How We Work with # State & Local *Government* We partner with local and state governments to strengthen leadership, align systems, and deliver on public commitments. Leading in government isn’t easy. Things change fast, expectations are high, and the challenges are real. We help public leaders cut through the complexity, bringing practical solutions, clear strategies, and tools to build trust, rally support, and get things done. Get Started View Capabilities Statement ![Breakthrough Images (4)](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Breakthrough%20Images%20(4).jpg?height=1700&name=Breakthrough%20Images%20(4).jpg) Lead with breakthrough # A Trusted Partner for Public-Sector Projects. Breakthrough Leadership Consulting is a NYS MWBE-certified firm that partners with architecture, engineering, construction, planning, and management consulting firms delivering complex public-sector projects. We bring rigorous stakeholder engagement, strategic facilitation, and workforce training expertise that strengthens proposals, builds public trust, and ensures projects move forward with community support. With offices in Rochester, New York and Washington, DC, we work with partner firms across the United States. [Get Started](https://www.bktlead.com/connect?hsLang=en) Schedule an Initial Consultation ![Breakthrough Images (4)](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Breakthrough%20Images%20(4).png?height=1700&name=Breakthrough%20Images%20(4).png) Why Choose Breakthrough ## What We Bring to Your Team. The most technically sound projects still require public support, stakeholder alignment, and strategic clarity to succeed. Breakthrough complements technical teams with the engagement expertise, facilitation skills, and strategic capacity that keeps complex projects on track — from pursuit through delivery. We've worked alongside firms in infrastructure, planning, community development, and beyond, and we understand what it takes to keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and moving in the same direction. Our Services Built for Complex Stakeholder Environments. Public projects succeed or fail based on how well teams navigate the communities they serve. We design structured engagement processes that surface concerns early, build transparency, and translate community perspectives into actionable insights, reducing project risk and keeping your team aligned with project milestones. [Let's Talk.](https://www.bktlead.com/connect?hsLang=en) Our Services We Work Like We're Part of Your Team. A subcontracting partnership only works when trust, communication, and accountability are present. Breakthrough operates as a seamless extension of your project team — showing up prepared, delivering on commitments, and keeping the human side of the work moving so your technical staff can stay focused on what they do best. [Let's Discuss Your Project](https://www.bktlead.com/connect?hsLang=en) Lead with breakthrough ## We Take Leading Seriously. Breakthrough combines disciplined strategy with a human-centered approach to public leadership. Our team includes certified professionals in change management, Six Sigma, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) facilitation, and agile project leadership through Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). As a certified MWBE firm, we partner with governments and organizations across the country to strengthen leadership, align systems, and deliver on public commitments. We also stay actively engaged in regional business and civic networks, reinforcing our connection to the communities and institutions we serve. ![Change Management Cert](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Change%20Management%20Cert.png?width=159&height=159&name=Change%20Management%20Cert.png "Change Management Cert") ![Place Holder MWBE Cert.](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Place%20Holder%20MWBE%20Cert..jpeg?width=150&height=84&name=Place%20Holder%20MWBE%20Cert..jpeg "Place Holder MWBE Cert.") ![Rochester Chamber Logo](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rochester%20Chamber%20Logo.png?width=150&height=43&name=Rochester%20Chamber%20Logo.png "Rochester Chamber Logo") ![Sigma 6](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sigma%206.png?width=150&height=150&name=Sigma%206.png "Sigma 6") How We Work ## Our Approach. Most organizations don't struggle with vision — they struggle with execution. Our four-phase engagement model is built around that reality, giving your team the clarity, tools, and support needed to move from strategy to sustainable results with confidence. - ##### 01. Discover We assess current conditions, leadership alignment, stakeholder dynamics, and performance data. May include: - Leadership interviews - Data and document review - Organizational health assessment - Stakeholder mapping - Environmental scan Outcome: Clarity on strengths, risks, capacity gaps, and strategic priorities. [Schedule a Call](https://meetings.hubspot.com/deborah-hanmer/breakthrough-30-minute-meeting-scheduling?hsCtaAttrib=207470395280&uuid=578493e4-afe4-4ccb-9b0a-4b8c80330c8d) - ##### 02. Design We co-create a focused strategy grounded in measurable outcomes and governance clarity. May include: - Vision and goal alignment - Strategic framework development - Governance and decision-rights clarification - Stakeholder validation - KPI definition Outcome: A clear, actionable roadmap aligned to mission and accountability structures. [Schedule a Call](https://meetings.hubspot.com/deborah-hanmer/breakthrough-30-minute-meeting-scheduling?hsCtaAttrib=207470395280&uuid=578493e4-afe4-4ccb-9b0a-4b8c80330c8d) - ##### 03. Build We strengthen leadership capacity and operational systems required for execution. May include: - Leadership development - Workforce training - Systems and process design - Communication planning - Implementation toolkits Outcome: Internal capability to execute with discipline and consistency. [Schedule a Call](https://meetings.hubspot.com/deborah-hanmer/breakthrough-30-minute-meeting-scheduling?hsCtaAttrib=207470395280&uuid=578493e4-afe4-4ccb-9b0a-4b8c80330c8d) - ##### 04. Implement & Sustain We support disciplined execution and embed performance monitoring structures. May include: - Implementation planning - Coaching and facilitation - Progress tracking - Mid-course adjustments - Dashboard development and feedback loops Outcome: Sustained results with embedded accountability and continuous improvement. [Schedule a Call](https://meetings.hubspot.com/deborah-hanmer/breakthrough-30-minute-meeting-scheduling?hsCtaAttrib=207470395280&uuid=578493e4-afe4-4ccb-9b0a-4b8c80330c8d) With 20 years of experience building resilient systems, we know how to focus on what actually works. By listening first, honoring local expertise, and grounding our approach in research and proven practice, we help you lead with confidence and create lasting impact for the people you serve. Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement Strategy Every successful engagement starts with understanding who needs to be at the table and why. We develop comprehensive stakeholder maps and design structured engagement strategies that ensure the right voices are heard at the right moments — keeping your project credible, transparent, and on track. Public Meetings & Community Forums We design and facilitate public meetings, community forums, and stakeholder discussions that are structured, productive, and aligned with project goals. Our facilitation approach creates space for genuine dialogue while keeping conversations focused and actionable. Focus Groups, Interviews & Advisory Sessions When deeper insight is needed, we conduct focus groups, one-on-one interviews, and stakeholder advisory sessions that surface nuanced perspectives and build the kind of trust that keeps projects moving forward. Survey Design & Community Participation We design and deliver surveys that support broad community participation — ensuring input is representative, well-structured, and easy to synthesize into meaningful findings that inform planning and decision-making. Stakeholder Input Synthesis & Reporting Raw community input is only valuable when it's translated into clear, actionable insights. We synthesize stakeholder feedback into structured reports that give your team and your client a credible, well-documented picture of community perspectives. Strategic Facilitation & Communication Training From managing difficult public meetings to building alignment across agencies and partners, we equip project teams with the facilitation skills and communication strategies needed to navigate complex stakeholder environments with confidence. 0 Stakeholder Interviews 0+ Leaders & Professionals Developed 0 Public Meetings Facilitated Lead with Breakthrough ## Leadership Training & Support Packages Sometimes knowing where to start can be the hardest part. Our standard alignment package is based off of years of experience doing this work. It includes everything you'll need to push forward with excellence. ![IMG\_5443](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Redesign/IMG_5443.jpeg?height=1700&name=IMG_5443.jpeg) #### Nonprofit Governance & Mission Alignment Designed for state and local agencies seeking clarity, alignment, and forward momentum. --- - ✔️ Executive Organizational Diagnostic (ED + Board Leadership) - ✔️ Stakeholder Insight Conversations (up to 4) - ✔️ Governance & Role Clarity Workshop - ✔️ Strategic Priority Setting Session - ✔️ Organizational Health Snapshot Assessment - ✔️ Written Strategic Summary + 90-Day Action Plan - ✔️ Follow-Up Leadership Session Get Started #### Design Your Own Package Need a customized approach? No problem. Explore the options below or reach out to discuss. --- - Pick and choose from elements included in our Nonprofit Governance & Mission Alignment Package or contact us with specific requests Get Started ### FAQs Working with us is a collaborative process. Here are questions we get often to help guide your decision-making process. Do you work with both executive directors and boards? Yes. Many of our engagements focus on governance alignment, strategic direction, and clarifying roles between board and executive leadership. We help organizations strengthen oversight structures and align mission, operations, and long-term strategy. Do you work with small nonprofits, or only larger organizations? We work with nonprofits of varying sizes — from early-stage and grassroots organizations to multi-site and growth-oriented agencies. Engagements are scaled to organizational capacity and complexity. Can you help with fundraising strategy? While we are not fundraising consultants, we often find that fundraising challenges are part of broader strategic or governance misalignment. Sustainable revenue growth typically requires clear positioning, strong board engagement, and operational clarity. When specialized fundraising expertise is needed, we partner with certified fundraising professionals to provide targeted support. What if we know we need help, but we’re not sure where to start? That’s common. Many nonprofit leaders reach out because growth is outpacing systems, roles feel unclear, or sustainability feels uncertain. We begin with a structured discovery process to assess governance, strategy, operations, and organizational health - then define a practical, prioritized path forward. - “Working with Breakthrough Leadership Consulting was a great experience. Deb and Steve provided a welcoming and engaging approach that created space for authentic dialogue and feedback. Through these collaborative conversations, we were able to achieve well-informed analysis, insights, and recommendations for strategic planning. ” ###### Erica Hernandez Director of Neighborhood Service Centers, City of Rochester - “Deb has served as a vital partner in the creation and development of a leadership program for faculty, staff, and administrators at our school. Deb’s presence and professionalism combined with her keen insight into people and organizations all explain why she has received rave reviews from our community year after year. She listens carefully and collaborates wholeheartedly in addressing institutional and individual needs and steering teams toward collective impact." ###### Eric Roland Director of Partnership Tangs Institute, Philips Andover Academy - “Working with the team at Breakthrough has been instrumental in advancing the Police Accountability Board’s strategic planning efforts. Their ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, meaningful strategies has strengthened the Board’s internal direction and external messaging. Breakthrough’s partnership ensured that the PAB’s work is not only clear and actionable but also aligned with its mission to promote accountability, transparency, and community trust.” ###### Dr. Lesli Myers-Small Executive Director, Rochester Police Accountability Board City of Rochester - “Thank you for facilitating such a meaningful retreat today. Your thoughtful approach to creating an environment that balanced information sharing, hands-on application, and group discussion really enhanced our learning experience.The activities you designed gave us valuable opportunities to reflect on organizational growth and learn from each other in a supportive, non-judgmental space.Thank you again for your time, expertise, and the care you put into making this such a worthwhile experience for all of us. 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