Building Trust Across Difference
So Americans see and feel that working across difference gets
better results - and choose pluralistic solutions, first.
Who We Are
Pluralistic Systems Strategists.
A thought leader in religious pluralism and social cohesion, Allison K. Ralph, PhD founded Cohesion Strategy so all Americans may see, feel and choose pluralistic solutions, first. Backed by 20 years’ experience in strategy, research, and nonprofit and philanthropic leadership, Cohesion Strategy was born in the knowledge that pluralistic solutions – solutions that account for the genuine needs of all – tend to be better policy, are more durable, and get better results for US democratic functioning.
We know working across difference - works.
We also know that, in order for all Americans to see and feel the benefits of pluralistic solutions, pluralistic leaders need clearer language for explaining and defending their work, and organizations need stronger coordination and shared infrastructure across the ecosystem.
A team of pluralistic systems strategists, we understand, synthesize, and clarify pluralistic fields for the organizations shaping them, helping communities to progress through conflict and tensions productively, building connection and shared purpose.
Our Services
Ecosystem Intelligence
We understand, synthesize, and clarify pluralistic fields for the organizations shaping them.
We help you see the whole system through landscape analyses, focus groups, stakeholder research, and strategic intelligence tailored to your needs. Our work is informed by deep experience across pluralistic fields, including multi-faith engagement, philanthropy, democracy, and social cohesion initiatives.
Coordination
We strengthen the relationships and shared understanding that make collective action possible.
We help organizations navigate difference, surface tensions, and transform conflict into strategic insight. From one-day retreats to multi-year cohorts, we design and facilitate experiences that foster trust, deepen alignment, and create the conditions for durable collaboration.
Evaluation
We expand pluralistic impact through rigorous measurement of behavior and attitude change.
We help you understand whether your strategy is translating into meaningful outcomes so you can learn, adapt, and increase your impact. Our evaluations provide practical insights that help initiatives go farther, faster.
Join the Flock!
What's with the birds?
At Cohesion Strategy, we believe that a community, like a murmuration, sticks together when each member finds more joy in it than sorrow. Creating that dynamic is collective work. We are here to help you create that joy. Welcome to the flock!
