ABOUT
OUR MISSION
We help mission-driven organizations achieve greater results.
OUR VALUES &
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
We are supportive.
We are of service to others and to one another.
We act with integrity.
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and take pride in our actions.
We are creative problem solvers.
We’re committed to exploring innovative methods and new ways to work.
We strive for excellence.
We don’t believe in settling for mediocrity.
OUR VISION
A force for change in the mission-driven space.
Strengthening nonprofits, the field of strategic planning, and the professionals who share our passion for mission-driven organizations.
OUR TEAM
Meet the dedicated individuals behind Branning Strategies.
BETH BRANNING
Founder and Principal
Beth served as the Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Director of Vision, Innovation and Strategy at San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) for 15 years. She was responsible for bringing the SDZG vision and values to life by facilitating major strategic planning activities for the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the Institute for
Conservation Research, as well as for the parent organization. She has also assisted many collaborative wildlife groups in developing inter-organizational strategies to serve the needs of endangered animals and plants (e.g., the continent of Australia, the County of San Diego, giant pandas, elephants, desert tortoises, California condors, koalas, and others). Beth has a degree in Journalism and is also certified as a Strategic Management Professional which is the top certification offered by the Association for Strategic Planning (ASP). She is the author of
The Call: The Strategic Plan That Empowered San Diego Zoo Global To Lead The Fight Against Extinction.
BEN GLIBERT
Senior Consultant
Ben Glibert is an experienced facilitator, trainer, and project manager. He has worked with nonprofit boards and staff members to facilitate strategic planning efforts and conduct energizing workshops. Ben’s career has included training activities to open new operations and bring company vision, mission, values to Pinkberry locations throughout the world. He also served as director of operations to produce pop culture events around the country. In addition, Ben has a background in facilitating teambuilding events for both adults and children. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and is passionate about nonprofit causes, particularly in the arts and environment. Ben is active in the International Association of Facilitators community, helping to organize the 2024 Conference of The Americas and spearheading a Western Washington facilitator support group. He holds a facilitation certificate from the prestigious Facilitation Center at Eastern Kentucky University.
