Bridge the gap.

Your organization wants to change.

We help make change happen.

We are the management consulting firm with a community focus.

We lead nonprofit and for-profit organizations, along with local government agencies, through a process to make their practices more equitable. We start with research. 

Our process is tailored to your organization’s goals.

This process can be ongoing to achieve a long-term vision.

Our clients include

WHAT WE DO​

Research. Relationship-Building. Responsive Programs.

Understand the Perspective of Local Communities

You need a trusted advisor and buy-in from community members. We’re the conduit to reach local communities and underrepresented groups. Learn more about our community outreach offerings. 

Access Data Gathered Through Equitable Research Practices 

You need data to inform your decisions. We execute research with scientific rigor and seek out underrepresented voices through research. Learn more about the research we conducted for the 988 Rest Project initiative.

Build and Manage Programs That Support Long-Term Initiatives

You need a thought-partner to define your program objectives. We help you execute what you’ve planned. We build and manage programs then equip you to be successful long-term. Learn more about our Supplier Diversity Initiative management.

“We needed a team that could make the right connections and provide us with technical expertise. Black Onyx Management was the right team.”

Dr. Aleesia Johnson, Superintendent

Indianapolis Public Schools

“We needed to reach specific groups and Black Onyx Management connected 
us to the right local organizations.”

Tony Mason, CEO

Indianapolis Urban League

“Because of our work with Black Onyx Management we secured a six-figure grant that will offer financial programs to black communities.”

Doris Doggett, Board Chair

Mt. Zion Federal Credit Union 

Organizations who work with us value our:

Scientific Rigor

Our team of research experts execute with scientific rigor. They prioritize getting local communities’ perspective in equitable ways.

Community Connection

We have 20+ year connections to the local community and relationships with leaders. We stay current on what matters to community members.

Facilitation Expertise

We pull together disparate groups and manage the complexity of different perspectives. We inform policy, lead consortiums and collaboratives.

HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT

Our research experts are nationally-recognized and execute with scientific rigor. They also prioritize getting local communities’ perspective in equitable ways.
We have deep connections to the local community and relationships with community leaders. We stay current on what matters most to people across counties, the state and the region.
As consensus-builders, we pull together disparate groups and manage the complexity of different perspectives. We inform policy, lead consortiums , commissions and collaboratives.

Ready to talk with one of our experts?

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