Press Release: Verdant Synergies Launches New Website, Expands Strategic Advisory Services for Mission-Driven Leaders
Verdant Synergies' founders Gabe Grass and Dr. Saralyn Grass launch their fully-integrated website this week, marking the public debut of the firm's expanded strategic advisory services for nonprofit organizations, private foundations, law firms, philanthropists and corporations seeking to invest strategically in their communities.
Dr. Saralyn Grass and Gabe Grass
2/23/20262 min read
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Jacksonville, Florida | February 23, 2026
Verdant Synergies launches its new website this week, marking the public debut of its expanded strategic advisory services for nonprofit organizations, private foundations, law firms, philanthropists and corporations seeking to invest strategically in their communities.
Founded by husband and wife team Gabe Grass and Dr. Saralyn Grass, Verdant Synergies reflects their shared history of building and leading together. This isn’t their first entrepreneurial venture as partners. Prior to launching Verdant Synergies, the founders established GrassLands Brewing Company: a community-centered craft brewery in Tallahassee, FL that strengthened their belief in thoughtful leadership, community engagement and meaningful connection.
Together, they bring experience across philanthropy, governance, fundraising, workforce development, entrepreneurship and public systems. Verdant Synergies builds on that foundation to support leaders navigating complex decisions and organizational growth.
“We’ve both spent our careers leading teams, managing systems and making decisions that affect real people,” said Saralyn Grass, co-founder and president. “We understand how layered leadership can be. Verdant Synergies allows us to come alongside leaders, help bring clarity to the moving pieces and create a path forward that is practical and sustainable.”
Verdant Synergies’ core service areas include:
Strategic planning and organizational growth
Fundraising strategy and development advisory
Governance and board alignment
Grant development and public funding strategy
Expert witness services focused on standard of care in child care, summer camp and school settings
Leadership support during executive transition and restructuring
Brokering organizational partnerships and agreements
Philanthropic advisory for individuals, families and family foundations
Corporate foundation development and strategic giving design
The firm works with clients across the country, tailoring engagements to the unique structure and mission of each organization. In addition to advising nonprofit leaders, Verdant Synergies partners with philanthropists and corporate leaders to structure investments, launch foundations and align giving strategies with measurable community impact.
“Our approach is simple,” said Dr. Grass. “We help organizations and investors manage the complexity behind the scenes so they can focus on delivering services and impact. When leadership is aligned, funding is structured properly and systems are clear, more time and energy can be directed toward the communities they serve.”
Verdant Synergies began as a limited professional services entity and has since expanded to serve a broader range of clients across sectors. Today, the firm supports leaders and organizations with integrity, sound judgment through lived experience.
“Transitions create opportunity,” notes Gabe Grass, co-founder and chief executive officer. “We built Verdant Synergies the way we advise our clients to lead through change: thoughtfully, strategically and with purpose. We are excited to bring that support to others.”
The firm’s website, www.verdantsynergies.com, serves as a hub for services, insights and ongoing thought leadership.
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About Verdant Synergies
Verdant Synergies is a strategic advisory firm grounded in experience, community engagement and purpose-driven leadership. Founded by Gabe Grass and Dr. Saralyn Grass, the firm works alongside nonprofit organizations, foundations, law firms, philanthropists and corporate leaders navigating moments of growth, transition and complexity.
Verdant Synergies exists to strengthen the systems behind mission-driven work. By aligning strategy, governance and funding structures, the firm helps clients focus more fully on delivering meaningful and sustainable community impact.
Our work is built on lived leadership, interdisciplinary perspective and ethical judgment. We deliver practical outcomes designed to perform in the real world and last.