Sonder was born out of a desire to work differently on complex social issues.
After years in traditional consultancies, we realized the old ways of working weren’t keeping pace with the complexity of today’s social issues. So, we set out to reimagine what’s possible and created Sonder in 2018—a responsive and flexible nonprofit model enabled by a global network of highly skilled, mission-driven consultants guided by our core values: openness, accountability, and humility.
Openness
We communicate openly, because it builds trust and collective ownership. We support and respect each other, and count on everyone to act with kindness and candour.
Accountability
We take ownership, because we care about the impact of our work. We are aware of the power of our choices, and make time and room for reflection so that we can do even better in the future.
Humility
We seek out plurality, because it makes us stronger. We know our beliefs and understandings can be biased or incomplete; we embrace the fluidity of our perspectives, experiences, positions of power.
Our clients see us as a trusted advisor, creative collaborator, problem solver, long-term champion, and high-impact partner.
We listen
We listen to understand your goals, challenges, and context so we can offer tailored, strategic guidance that is highly pragmatic and useful.
We navigate
We navigate complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and creativity, breaking down barriers and identifying paths forward.
We co-create
We co-create thoughtful, inclusive solutions grounded in deep, multi-disciplinary expertise, human-centered design, and real-world insight.
We embed
We embed within your team to incubate, grow, and sustain initiatives over time–strengthening capacity when you need it, stepping back when you’re ready.
We deliver
We deliver high-quality work with a focus on value, ensuring strong return on investment without wasted resources.
We lead
We lead your vision, providing the process and team to take your ideas from inception to implementation
We offer fit-for-purpose support for what you need, when you need it.
