About Us
Consulting Projects With Demonstrated Outcomes
Our team of distinguished yet down-to-earth industry experts has extensive experience collaborating with mission-based organizations of all sizes, in all types of communities, all across the globe.
Led by President and Chief Advisor David Walsh and supported by over a dozen industry professionals, we have completed over 250 consulting projects in the last decade, including strategic, master, and business plans; feasibility and economic impact studies; and dozens of executive search and recruitment engagements.
Why “Canopy?”
A canopy is a diverse, organic network of branches, leaves, and foliage that supports the growth and development of other ecospheres. Our name, “Canopy,” conveys our commitment to elevating the leaders of today and tomorrow by providing them with the tools, insights, and information they need to further their mission and grow their business to new heights. “Canopy” also vividly illustrates our passion for helping organizations foster powerful connections within their communities.
Our Philosophy
At Canopy, we strive to balance your community conservation and education mission with the need for continued growth and long-term financial sustainability. We are proven thought leaders with the experience and expertise to help you and your organization succeed on both fronts.
We know you have a choice of professional services. Our people, our philosophy, and our core values are what make us different:
We listen.
We’ll spend time with individuals at every level of your organization to create unique solutions that reflect your needs and your vision—and we’ll be there for you no matter what.
We help you achieve long-term success.
We create actionable, data-driven plans to advance your mission, with regular check-ins to track progress toward key milestones.
We build lasting relationships.
We’re approachable experts who work with you for the long term to create thoughtful solutions tailored to your unique needs—and we guarantee your total satisfaction.
We give back.
We believe the work you do meaningfully improves people’s lives, and we support your mission by providing you with the resources and relationships you need to succeed.
Our Values
Always the real deal.
We come to work with authenticity, respect, kindness, and a good sense of humor. We’re serious about our work (and good food) but not ourselves.
People come first.
Our work is important, but not as important as caring for ourselves and those we love.
Do good work.
We’re passionate about realizing our clients’ missions to improve the future of our planet.
Both left brain and right brain.
We use both creativity and analytics to seek solutions. We’re always improving our process and not afraid to try new things along the way.
Everybody has a seat at the table.
We are champions of diversity and value each individual for who they are. We work to ensure our clients and colleagues feel safe, seen, heard, and respected.
