CLOSEPurpose
To help communities thrive.
Since our founding in 1989, The Ivy Group has collaborated with a variety of organizations to develop strategies, branding, marketing, and outreach programs that address business and social challenges.
Our work has meaning beyond its impact on the client. As both employer and engine of business advancement, The Ivy Group’s work contributes to a community’s economy and quality of life. When our clients succeed, communities succeed.
CLOSEClients
We do great work for good partners. We work with committed teams that believe in what they are doing. They positively impact their communities, whether those exist as physical locales or as a collective of like-minded individuals.
From
libraries to not-for-profits, from manufacturers to professional service firms, from entrepreneurial start-ups to established enterprises—our clients rely on us for strategic thinking, timely response, breakthrough creative, and pinpoint execution. And we deliver.
The best client-agency relationships are built on trust and teamwork: our clients have confidence in our talents and integrity, and we rely on their guidance. Together, we leverage the power of imagination and collaboration. And, while work should be challenging, it also can be fun. In fact, we’ve found that it’s only fun if it’s challenging.
CLOSEValues
Intentional problem-solving
We approach challenges thoughtfully and creatively, thinking before we act, working through issues, and incorporating qualitative and quantitative information into deliberate and actionable strategies.
Integrity
We operate with the client’s needs and best interests in mind. We are conscientious, considerate, and trustworthy.
Respect
Our connections are built on mutual respect, trust, fairness, and open communication. We invite input and seek alternative perspectives—acknowledging that nobody ever knows it all—actively and patiently listening and responding thoughtfully. Internally, we step in to help each other, fill gaps on projects when needed, and hold regular team meetings.
Standards of excellence
We strive to do the best work possible. We hold ourselves to high standards and explore ways to deliver better.
Continuous learning
We believe in lifelong on-the-job learning. We encourage new ideas, seek the latest information, and explore ways to improve. We invest in our team’s continuing education. We believe that shared knowledge improves the quality of our work product and our service to customers.
Kindness
We are well-intentioned, friendly, caring people who enjoy working together in an accommodating environment. Doors are open, success is recognized, and milestones are celebrated.
CLOSEInclusion
As a woman-owned and led business headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, we feel and see inequity in
the world, and acknowledge our responsibility to use our influence to make it better. To our employees
and collaborative partners in the private and public sector, we pledge that our business practices will
reflect the following values and commitments:
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran
status.
- We are committed to improving our hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies to create a
more inclusive team.
- We strive to create a culturally sensitive workplace for everyone.
- We value and celebrate differences in our employees, in our customers, and in their communities. We
encourage and actively solicit diverse perspectives to improve our work products and
outcomes.
- We will produce designs, tools, tactics, and plans that reflect these values, and stand by them.
- We welcome employee, customer, and community feedback when we miss the mark, and commit to
respond in a way that reflects these values.
