For a stronger nonprofit, today and in the future.
Over the past twenty years, we have taken pride in helping humanities-focused nonprofits of all sizes across the globe achieve their missions and strengthen bonds with their communities.
Our Mission
“"Our clients create opportunities for community growth, foster expression and the exchange
of ideas and knowledge, and ensure future generations learn from the past, diverse cultures,
and the world around them." -- Stefanie Joy Muscat
Nonprofits trust Bevara — Swedish for "protect and keep" — for empathetic, expert services. We specialize in comprehensive planning, objective analysis, community engagement, and executive coaching to ensure your mission's longevity and impact. Our tailored strategies build lasting connections and preserve your community influence. Empowering leaders with resilience, we embody Bevara's core principles of protection and sustainability. For two decades, nonprofits worldwide have relied on us to strengthen their effectiveness.
What Our Clients Say
“Please accept our deepest thanks and appreciation for the loving guidance you gave us as we worked to complete our first ever strategic plan. The team at Bevara is stellar! We now have a much brighter and refined light shining on our path as Peace4Tarpon moves into the future.”
-Robin Saenger (Peace4Tarpon)
Our Main Areas of Focus
Planning
We go beyond merely outlining goals; we create clear roadmaps that align every decision with your organization's core principles, ensuring long-term success and impact. Our focus on enhancing community engagement and strengthening leadership capabilities ensures that your nonprofit remains effective, sustainable, and resilient With Bevara, you benefit from a tailored approach that maximizes your organization's potential and fosters lasting positive change in your community.
Community Engagement
Our community engagement services foster connections and amplify your nonprofit's impact. We cultivate strong relationships that empower communities and drive change. Through tailored strategies, we deepen engagement with stakeholders, volunteers, and beneficiaries. What sets Bevara apart is our commitment to authenticity and sustainability, prioritizing genuine interactions and lasting partnerships.
Executive Coaching
Our executive coaching encompasses both staff and board members, including board assessments. We provide personalized guidance to nonprofit leaders, enhancing their skills and strategic vision. Our approach ensures alignment with organizational goals and governance best practices, fostering effective decision-making. Our distinctive focus lies in our integrated coaching and assessment approach, empowering all to navigate challenges for sustained impact and success.
Our Services
Engaging in the Creative Economy
Incubation of New Charities
Ensure Legal & Financial Compliance
Comprehensive, Business &
Strategic Planning
Feasibility Studies
Advancement Initiatives
Board Assessments
Stakeholder Engagement
Stategies & Implementation
Creation of New Spaces
and Interpretive Strategies
Advise on Governance Issues
Key Performance Indicators
& ROI Measurement
Design & Facilitate Guest
Curation Programs
Executive Coaching
Staff Leadership & Board of Directors
Our Founder
Stefanie Joy Muscat, a visionary consultant, bestselling author, and college professor, founded Bevara in 2004 following a successful career in nonprofit management. Recognized as a Nantucket Project Fellow and honored as one of the "100 People to Watch This Century" by the Detroit Free Press, she utilizes her expertise through writing, dynamic speaking engagements, and personal philanthropy. Stefanie's mission is to empower nonprofits with sound business choices, catalyzing small yet impactful changes. Since Bevara's founding, she has worked with clients all over the world, fostering transformative partnerships and embodying her commitment to impactful philanthropy.
What Our Clients Say
“There is a strategic and creative calmness about Stefanie that resonates throughout Bevara. The work is wonderful and every person is committed to an end product that meets or exceeds the client's needs. I count myself fortunate to have met Stefanie Muscat and worked with Bevara.”
- Alison Berglund
“Stefanie has a passion for the work of smaller cultural institutions. She provides quality services with a real focus on outcomes. She's shares her expertise in a friendly and engaging way.”
- Douglas Jackson (Office of Community Capacity Building,Commonwealth
of Virginia)
“I worked with Bevara on the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum. She got perfect results,
on time, on budget, and under an impossible deadline. I would recommend Stefanie for any project she would entertain.”
- Robert Egan (Egan Maritime Institute)
Discover the Bevara Advantage
Experience the Bevara difference with a complimentary 45-minute consultation. You'll get to experience Stefanie's style and expertise firsthand, gain valuable insight and one practical strategy to elevate your mission.
A Few of the Clients We’ve Supported
American Quarter Horse Association
Arizona Centennial Commission
Backsjön Farm, Sweden
Barrier Island Parks Society
Beyond Soccer
Black Canyon Trail Coalition
Bowditch & Dewey, LLP
Commonwealth of Virginia
Community InRoads
Coresight Research
Costume Society of America
Diné be' iiná, Inc.
Din l-Art Ħelwa (National Trust of Malta)
Doffie's Project
Egan Maritime Institute
Encore Boston Network
International Institute for Social History
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malta
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA
New England Homes for the Deaf, Inc.
North American Bison Discovery Center
Northeast Sled Hockey League
Patton Homestead Inc.
Peace4Tarpon
Project Home Again
Ralph Stanley Museum
Sackets Harbor Historical Society
Saltire Foundation
Town of Hamilton, MA
Trustees of Reservations
United States Life-Saving Service Heritage Association
Waltham Museum
Wood Island Life Saving Station Association
Contact Us
Contact Us
Bevara Acknowledges Indigenous Land
80 McKinley Lane
Bass Harbor, Maine 04653
80 McKinley Lane
Bass Harbor, Maine 04653
Bevara's office is located on the traditional homeland of the Wabanaki, the People of the Dawn. We extend our respect and gratitude to the many Indigenous people and their ancestors whose rich histories and vibrant communities have lived here for thousands
of generations in what is known today as Maine, New England, and the Canadian Maritimes.
+1 207 607 5747
+1 207 607 5747
hello@bevaraweb.com
Office Hours
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Weekends & US Holidays
Why the raven in
Bevara’s logo?
“Bevara” means to protect and keep in Swedish. Throughout history, ravens have been associated with knowledge and its protection. One example can be found in Norse mythology, where the god Odin had two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, who represented thought and memory. They would fly around the world, bringing information back to Odin. We had two ravens in our previous logo, and the newest addition to our feathered family, marking our 20th year in 2024, was inspired by an image taken at the Tower of London, which appears in our intro video.
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