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Building Legacies. Together.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to empower our partners to realize their visions through strategic guidance, sustainable infrastructure development, and community-centered approaches. We are committed to fostering measurable growth and meaningful impact by facilitating dialogue, building consensus, and nurturing resilient organizations that enrich communities. 
 
We are a consulting practice dedicated to supporting philanthropists, family offices, national nonprofits, and mission-driven enterprises as they navigate the complexities of launching, growing, and sustaining impactful initiatives. From ideation to implementation, we specialize in helping our clients establish solid organizational foundations, build community connections, and achieve stakeholder alignment. By prioritizing collaborative problem-solving and tailored strategic planning, we equip our clients to thrive and make a lasting difference in the communities they serve.
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Portfolio of Services 

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Strategic Planning

Develop your unique roadmap

All philanthropists and nonprofit organizations need an instruction manual for building influence and creating a lasting impact. Creating a successful legacy requires both vision and an actionable plan. The Somerlan Group guides and counsels your organization, step-by-step, on how to shape your message and invest your time in the right structure, goals, and leadership to make an enduring cultural impact.

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Organizational Development

Design a proper playbook

From setting goals to establishing daily processes, establishing a structure is fundamental for success. In turning a vision into an actionable form, The Somerlan Group will help develop operational systems and implement strategic initiatives to align your daily actions with your long-term objectives, all while planning for growth and scale. In establishing regular processes, defined goals and roles, your entire team, from the board to volunteers, become effective contributors and advocates.

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Philanthropic Partnerships

Build the right financial pipeline

Creating a financially secure foundation starts with getting the right people in the room. In defining and aligning your vision and goals, we can identify and engage your stakeholders – including local, governmental, and national interests – to raise significant, continuing funds from individuals and corporate partners. Transformational philanthropic planning is imaging beyond what is expected to what is possible.

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Public Advocacy

Influence through storytelling

Impacting public policy happens by transforming complex issues into compelling, human-centered narratives. By crafting clear, persuasive messaging and delivering it across the right channels, we help organizations engage decision-makers, mobilize supporters, and amplify their impact in the public sphere

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Public Advocacy

Influence through storytelling

Impacting public policy happens by transforming complex issues into compelling, human-centered narratives. By crafting clear, persuasive messaging and delivering it across the right channels, we help organizations engage decision-makers, mobilize supporters, and amplify their impact in the public sphere.

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GET TO KNOW US

Dedicated to building lasting foundations and guiding startup institutions to sustainable success.

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Leah Shepherd

Leah Shepherd is known for transforming visionary concepts into enduring institutions that leave a pivotal legacy. With over 25 years of experience, Leah has been instrumental in building lasting foundations and guiding startup institutions to sustainable success. Her work bridges strategic partnerships, operational excellence, and compelling storytelling to help organizations expand their reach and impact. 
 
Leah’s expertise includes a key leadership role in launching onePULSE Foundation after the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, where she served as Chief Operating Officer. With a $100 million capital campaign and partnerships with global brands, she developed the groundwork to for the National Pulse Memorial & Museum to be a federally designated sanctuary of reflection, education, and hope. This work exemplifies her formidable dedication to channeling vision into meaningful institutions that provide hope and remembrance. 
 
Similarly, Leah played a pivotal role on the opening executive team for Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, a long-awaited $600 million project. Her initiatives not only secured critical funding but also established sustainable giving programs that continue to support the center’s mission of bringing arts and culture to the community. She led a historic capital campaign, and developed national corporate partnerships, setting the foundation for the center’s lasting influence.
 
Driven by her commitment to purpose-led initiatives, Leah continues to collaborate with philanthropists and organizations that aim to create meaningful, lasting change. Known for her hands-on approach and bold, forward-thinking mindset, she remains focused on building legacies that connect, empower, and endure.
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