Forge is happy to welcome Rosie Stafford Smith! She is the Founder, Principal Consultant of the Stafford Smith Group.
In addition to your job title, tell us a little bit about what you do/your company does.
We help busy social impact leaders turn their big ideas into feasible, funded strategies.
Most often that looks like working around the US with 1) nonprofits and their boards on strategic planning, 2) donors to invest their philanthropic dollars, or 3) companies to design and/or execute community programs aligned to their values.
The heart of what we do is helping resources–ideas, funding, strategy–connect with the people and places it can have the greatest impact.
What is your favorite part about your job?
The creativity of continuing to reinvent ourselves; we are always learning what works–and doesn’t. It’s energizing not to feel stuck but to feel like there’s a puzzle we’re continuing to solve for ourselves and our clients.
What made you decide to join Forge?
Our team is growing, and we were looking for a place to gather and collaborate in person without being in the middle of a coffee shop or library.Our team is growing, and we were looking for a place to gather and collaborate in person without being in the middle of a coffee shop or library.
What is your favorite thing about Forge?
The location and natural light–love being close to so many of our clients and not feel like we’re in some soulless building.
What is your favorite spot/place to work at Forge?
Our office or the communal space with the white board.
What are your favorite tech tools to get your job done or keep your life organized?
Loom for sharing processes/feedback with the team.
Is there a product you cannot live without?
My airpods
What is the last show you binge-watched?
Lupin
What is your ideal weekend in Birmingham?
Delicious coffee from June and breakfast at Lady Bird tacos, time at Red Mountain park hiking with my family or a workout at X4, reading a book on my porch, grabbing a cocktail with friends at Juniper, home in bed by 9:30pm.