What we build
Digital communities
Knowledge infrastructure
Learning ecosystems
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Digital Strategy for Mission-Driven Work
Our partnerships
Foundations
Associations
Nonprofits
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Field notes
We design systems people can actually access, trust, and use
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What we build
We design digital systems that help people find each other, find what they need, and actually use what they learn.
Communities, knowledge, and learning—built to work together.
Digital communities that move work forward
Digital Communities
We design and run online communities where people don't just show up — they connect, share, and get unstuck.
From Slack and member hubs to live conversations and cohorts, we create spaces that strengthen networks and turn individual expertise into collective momentum.
Knowledge people can actually find and use
Knowledge Infrastructure
We build the systems behind the scenes: searchable libraries, curated collections, and databases that make institutional knowledge easy to access.
Instead of PDFs scattered across drives and inboxes, teams get a single source of truth that stays current and useful.
We design blended and asynchronous learning experiences that meet people where they are.
From custom e-learning and curriculum to LMS setup and learning pathways, we help organizations turn expertise into learning that actually sticks.
Learning that fits into real work
Learning Ecosystems
Built to work together
Communities, knowledge, and learning shouldn't live in silos.
We design them as one connected experience — so people can move seamlessly from conversation to resources to learning, without friction or confusion.
Our partner
Who we partner with
We collaborate with foundations and mission-driven organizations working toward more just, accessible systems.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Pretrial Justice Institute
Health & Justice Recovery Alliance
Our Work
Field notes
A small selection of systems and platforms designed to support real-world change.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
JusticeLink Community
A cross-sector community of practice for organizations building justice-related technology and data infrastructure.
Context
A growing network of justice-focused nonprofits, data organizations, and civic technologists working to improve outcomes at the intersection of justice, housing, and health.
What we built
A community of practice platform connecting researchers, practitioners, and technologists to share knowledge, collaborate on standards, and coordinate field-wide infrastructure.
Why it mattered
JusticeLink Community became the first cross-sector space where organizations building justice-related technology and data infrastructure could share learning, align on standards, and coordinate investments.
Signals
Community of practice design • Stakeholder mapping • Knowledge architecture • Governance design • Events & programming • Partnership strategy
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
SJC Exchange
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Youth Justice Resource Library
A curated digital library bridging the gap between academic research and field application in youth justice.
Context
Fragmented resources, inconsistent terminology, and siloed knowledge made it difficult for practitioners to find and apply research in their daily work.
What we built
A curated digital library and search tool organizing youth justice research, toolkits, and implementation guides by topic, audience, and practice area.
Why it mattered
The library became a go-to destination for practitioners seeking practical, research-informed resources—bridging the gap between academic knowledge and field application.
Signals
Information architecture • Taxonomy design • Content curation • Search optimization • CMS configuration • User research
A curated digital library bridging the gap between academic research and field application in youth justice.
Context
Fragmented resources, inconsistent terminology, and siloed knowledge made it difficult for practitioners to find and apply research in their daily work.
What we built
A curated digital library and search tool organizing youth justice research, toolkits, and implementation guides by topic, audience, and practice area.
Why it mattered
The library became a go-to destination for practitioners seeking practical, research-informed resources—bridging the gap between academic knowledge and field application.
Signals
Information architecture • Taxonomy design • Content curation • Search optimization • CMS configuration • User research
Pretrial Justice Institute
University of Pretrial
The first dedicated learning and credentialing platform for pretrial services professionals.
Context
Pretrial practitioners across the country needed a structured way to build knowledge, earn credentials, and connect with peers—but no dedicated learning infrastructure existed.
What we built
A learning management system and credentialing platform designed specifically for pretrial professionals, with structured pathways, assessments, and community features.
Why it mattered
University of Pretrial filled a critical gap in the field—providing the first dedicated credentialing pathway for pretrial services. It created a shared professional identity and standard of practice in a previously fragmented profession.
Signals
LMS architecture • Credentialing framework • Curriculum design • Assessment design • Community of practice • Adoption strategy • Analytics & reporting
How We Can Help
Bryan Taylor
Digital Community Strategist
Bryan leads Taylor Collaborative, a small, flexible team that aligns strategy and technology so you can make measurable impact. We bridge big-picture goals with day-to-day execution. Our work spans national foundations, nonprofit advocacy groups, associations, and local community-based organizations. We’re calm collaborators who meet partners where they are, choose the right tools, and make them useful—so your team can stay focused on the mission.