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Powering a Civil Society

Systems Design for Philanthropy, Nonprofits and Social Enterprises

Everyone Belongs.

“Dismantle the barriers that exclude.”
— Father Gregory Boyle

Welcome to Civil Strategies

Civil is an interdisciplinary systems design firm that unites business, communications, finance, law, policy, and research into one integrated practice. We design for coherence, ensuring that what organizations stand for is reflected in how they operate: in decisions, structures, and everyday practice.

Services at Civil Strategies

Nonprofit & Small Business Operations

Many organizations struggle to balance mission and growth. Without sound systems, inefficiencies multiply, funding stalls, and leaders burn out. In high-stakes settings, these gaps can threaten both reputation and impact. Our Fractional Leadership model combines strategic insight with operational rigor. Acting as embedded counsel, we work alongside leadership to realign business models, strengthen revenue strategies, and build the internal stability required for sustained success. We bring structure to change. Guiding teams through transitions, refining decision-making, and ensuring resources are deployed with clarity and purpose.

Integrated & Strategic Communications

When messages lack clarity, trust erodes and teams lose direction. Communications should not chase visibility; they should deepen understanding and strengthen alignment. Through our Fractional Communications Counsel, we help organizations communicate with focus and consistency. We develop strategies that safeguard credibility, engage audiences thoughtfully, and reinforce long-term goals. Our approach turns communication into a management discipline. One that unites people, moves policy, and sustains confidence over time.

Meet Midy Aponte-Vargas, Civil's Founder.

Midy Aponte-Vargas, founder of Civil Strategies

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