Helping Organizations Grow for Good

That's our why at Lowand B. Hold.

It's why clients hire us. It's why we love the work. And it's why we've spent our careers helping leaders navigate moments of growth, change, opportunity, and uncertainty.

We believe organizations do their best work when they are anchored by purpose and aligned around a clear direction.

Yet growth is rarely limited by a lack of ideas.

More often, organizations struggle because people see the future differently.

Boards have one vision.
Leadership has another.
Staff are focused on today's challenges.
Stakeholders bring competing priorities.

The result is uncertainty, misalignment, and stalled momentum.

That's where L&BH comes in.

People don't hire us to write strategic plans.

They hire us to create clarity.

The plans, frameworks, workshops, communications strategies, and growth roadmaps are simply the tools.

Our real work is helping leaders answer three critical questions:
Where are we going?
Why does it matter?
How do we get everyone moving in the same direction?

When organizations can answer those questions with confidence, decisions become easier, priorities become clearer, and growth becomes possible.

Whether we're helping a university define its future, a nonprofit expand its impact, or an organization strengthen its reputation and relationships, our approach remains the same:
Create clarity. Build alignment. Drive action.

Because organizations that grow with purpose don't just get bigger.

They grow for good.

People don't hire us to write strategic plans. They hire us to create clarity.

Helping organizations grow for good through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, and growth strategy.

“Smart and funny, thoughtful and so creative, Jon is a deep thinker and problem-solver who has been a trusted confidant and advisor for many years. He is also a dear friend.”

—Eric DeCosta. Executive Vice-President and General Manager, Baltimore Ravens

“Jon Higgins has been an invaluable partner, bringing both strategic insight and hands-on execution to every engagement. From leading campaign feasibility studies and conducting thoughtful donor interviews to shaping our marketing and positioning, Jon consistently elevates the work. He combines a sharp, intuitive marketing mind with an engaging and positive approach that resonates with stakeholders at every level. His experience, professionalism, and collaborative spirit make him a seamless and highly effective addition to any team.”

—Susie Chase. Chief Advancement and Revenue Officer, Washington College

“Jon Higgins has been an excellent partner throughout our strategic planning process. He is responsive, efficient, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. He brings a consistently positive, solutions-oriented mindset and communicates with clarity and directness. I would welcome the opportunity to work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking to revisit and strengthen their business strategy.”

—Carmen Licon-Cano. Director, DPTC, California Polytechnical State University, San Luis Obispo