Prior to consulting, I worked extensively in the non-profit sector, managing programs, operations, and fundraising. I have experience working not only for well-established non-profits but also in building non-profits from the ground up.
As the Country Manager of Make-A-Wish Chile, our team steered the chapter from a start-up to a medium-phase affiliate in three years, increased the organization's revenue base by 370% over five years, and grew the number of annual corporate sponsors by nearly 800% over the same period.
As part of a writing collective in 2024, our team raised over $21 million for non-profits in Washington, Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and California engaged in public policy, childhood poverty, education, workforce development, veterans affairs, rehabilitation, mental health, civic affairs, and affordable housing.
As the Director of Advancement at the International School Nido de Águilas, our department transitioned the school's endowment fund from an internal repository to a capital markets-managed fund and created the first financial aid fund targeted at scholarships for low-income students to attend the school.
Resources:
Why Transparency Matters
School Fundraising in Hard Times
Risk Management for Non-Profits
What is a Case for Support? See here and here.
Has Your School Considered the Power of Endowments?
Services:
I provide the following services to non-profits of all sizes. For start-ups, I generally focus on Strategic Planning, Fundraising, and Governance & Board Development.
Fundraising - Funder search, grant writing, donor engagement, and campaign strategies.
Organizational Assessment - Assessing the organization's structure, operations, and programs to identify strengths/weaknesses and areas for improvement.
Governance & Board Development - Advising on board recruitment, training, roles, responsibilities, and strengthening governance practices.
Strategic Planning - Assisting in defining organizational goals, developing long-term strategies, and creating action plans to achieve mission-driven objectives.
Program Development & Evaluation - Assisting in designing effective programs, measuring impact, and refining services to maximize outcomes.
Marketing & Communications - Supporting branding, outreach strategies, digital presence, and storytelling to boost visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Capacity Building - Providing training, workshops, and resources to enhance staff skills, leadership development, and operational efficiency.
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