Breaking Barriers,
Building Bridges,
Driving Change
We turn purpose into collective action—guided by experience, driven by service, and inspired by your story.
This is ours.
Who We Are
At Our Cause, we believe that lasting change happens when smart strategy meets real-life experience. Sana Ali Meghani and Phillip Nevels aren’t just experts in community building, higher education, and nonprofit management — they live the work.
Together, their unique backgrounds and shared commitment light the way for organizations ready to move from bold ideas to real results.
We know that many mission-driven organizations struggle to turn big visions into everyday action. That’s where we come in.
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We’re Your Bridge:
We bring clarity to complexity — helping teams translate vision into clear, actionable steps. -
A Personal Partnership:
We roll up our sleeves alongside you, listening deeply and co-creating solutions that fit your organization’s unique challenges. When capacity is stretched and the pressure is on, consider us that extra pair of eyes and hands you can rely on. -
Simple, Impactful Strategy:
We cut through the noise with practical planning and creative problem-solving — so you can focus on doing what you do best.
Our Values
Our work is guided by a set of core values that reflect our commitment to fairness and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Our Team
Behind every milestone is a team united by purpose and shaped by a commitment to service and equity. Our strength lies in diverse perspectives, shared resilience, and the belief that lasting change is built together.
Seva
Leading with humility and a focus on serving others
Curiosity
Continuously seeking to learn and grow with our partners to drive improvement.
Teamwork
Working together in community to achieve common goals.
Respect
Holding space, being transparent and maintaining integrity in every interaction.
Seva
Leading with humility and a focus on serving others
Curiosity
Continuously seeking to learn and grow with our partners to drive improvement.
Teamwork
Working together in community to achieve common goals.
Respect
Holding space, being transparent and maintain integrity in every interaction.
Our Cause is the rare consultancy that combines deep expertise in our issue with a remarkably grounded approach to creating change. They're not interested in producing glossy reports that gather dust - they're committed to building your capacity to drive sustainable transformation.
If you're serious about moving beyond talking to actually achieving, they're exactly the partners you need.
Kristin McGuire
Executive Director, Young Invincibles
One of the many things that makes Our Cause a great consulting firm is their mix of strategy and partnership. From designing plans to executing activities, they approach each phase of a project thoughtfully and thoroughly.
Sana and Phillip demonstrate a genuine care for people and a commitment to excellence, which is the perfect combination for nearly any project.
Amelia Parnell
President, NASPA
I've had the privilege of watching Phillip and Sana grow into the incredible leaders they are today. As they launch Our Cause, I have no doubt their thoughtfulness, collaboration, and deep sense of purpose will define their work. Their commitment to driving meaningful change is unwavering, and I can't wait to see the impact they create
Leona Christy
CEO, Catalyst:Ed