Start-Up Support: I provide tailored guidance to help nonprofit start-ups navigate the complexities of launching and establishing operations. From crafting compelling mission statements to evaluating structural options (fiscal sponsorship, 501(c)(3), or mission-based for-profit), building effective boards, developing governance frameworks, creating sustainable funding strategies, and establishing essential operational systems, I partner with you through each critical early-stage challenge. My comprehensive approach addresses both immediate needs and long-term sustainability, ensuring your vision can reach its full potential while avoiding common pitfalls that derail many new organizations.

Program Development: I support both start-up and established nonprofits in developing and implementing efficient, inclusive, and impactful programming that reflects your organization's vision and values. This includes facilitating collaborative program design with key stakeholders, creating realistic budgets and evaluation metrics, recruiting and training staff and volunteers, securing diverse funding opportunities, developing effective marketing strategies, and building robust partner networks. Through this process, I help you transform inspiring ideas into well-structured programs that deliver measurable outcomes while strengthening your organization's community impact for long-term success.

Capital Campaign Management: My team and I guide nonprofit organizations through the complex process of planning and executing successful capital campaigns. From feasibility studies and case development to donor cultivation and pledge management, we provide comprehensive support at every stage. Our hands-on approach helps you build the infrastructure, messaging, and momentum needed to reach ambitious fundraising goals while strengthening your organization's overall development capacity and donor relationships for long-term sustainability.

Earned Revenue Development: I help nonprofits design and implement sustainable earned income strategies that complement traditional funding. Using my business expertise, I guide organizations in identifying mission-aligned market opportunities, developing viable business models, and creating implementation plans that balance financial goals with social impact. This service helps diversify your revenue streams through social enterprise concepts, fee-for-service programs, or product development while staying true to your mission.

Grant Writing & Strategy: My team and I provide comprehensive grant writing services to help nonprofits secure vital funding. We develop targeted grant strategies, research appropriate funders, craft compelling proposals, and manage application timelines and reporting requirements. Our approach goes beyond just writing—we help you build relationships with funders, tell your organization's story effectively, and create sustainable systems for ongoing grant success. Whether you need a single proposal or complete grants management, we deliver high-quality work that strengthens your overall fundraising efforts.

Capacity Audits: My team and I conduct a comprehensive point-by-point analysis of your organization's capacity to meet its mission and carry out its strategic plan. We examine key operational areas including staffing, board development, marketing, fundraising, finance, operational systems, and impact measurement. This thorough assessment identifies both current challenges and untapped opportunities, providing you with a customized, actionable plan to strengthen capacity, optimize resources, and drive long-term success for your organization.

Strategic Planning: I guide Board and staff through an intentional process of identifying core values, building consensus around mission, setting clear priorities, and developing actionable implementation plans. My approach combines thoughtful stakeholder engagement with practical execution tools, ensuring your plan drives real progress. Through facilitated discussions and structured decision-making, I help you navigate competing priorities to create a roadmap that aligns resources and inspires stakeholder confidence. The result is not just a document, but a unifying vision and practical strategy for sustainable impact.

Nonprofit Mergers + Acquisitions: My team and I draw from extensive experience in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors to guide organizations through complex structural changes. Whether you're considering merging with another nonprofit, launching a social enterprise, or acquiring a for-profit entity, we provide specialized support throughout the entire process—from initial feasibility assessment and due diligence to stakeholder communication, legal considerations, cultural integration, and post-merger implementation. Our approach ensures a smooth transition while preserving organizational values, staff morale, and mission impact.