The Formation Group is a consultancy founded by Shenay A. Shumake, MA.

We help nonprofits, cultural institutions, and community-centered organizations listen to their stakeholders, clarify priorities, and organize the work ahead.

Our work connects what people share with what organizations do next—through facilitated conversations, audience insights, strategic planning, and practical support for implementation.

How We Can Help:

Stakeholder Engagement & Audience Listening
Focus groups, facilitated conversations, and qualitative synthesis that help organizations understand the people they serve.

Strategic Planning & Facilitation
Structured conversations that help teams identify priorities, make decisions, and establish a shared direction.

Project Management & Organizational Systems
Workplans, workflows, and coordination that translate priorities into clear responsibilities and manageable next steps.

Let’s start talking.