4 Reasons Why Nonprofits, Social Enterprises and Public Sector Teams Hire Social Impact Consulting
Organizations benefit from bringing in someone external to analyze systems and opportunities and provide recommendations. Our approach to consulting is based on deep collaboration and is guided by our commitment to social justice and anti-oppression. Over the past eight years, our team has worked with over 150 organizations, social enterprises and public sector teams to boost their capacity in areas such as JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion), strategic planning, fundraising, governance, human resources, change management and leadership coaching.
1) Our Experience and Approach
We have all been there in the hot seat – as Executive Directors, senior leaders, and board members of frontline service provision and advocacy organizations. We intimately understand the trials and triumphs that come with leading nonprofit organizations in the face of rising costs, labour shortages and increasing demands for services.
Our deep commitment to social justice and anti-oppression guides all of the work that we do. We have worked in incredibly diverse teams and are a diverse team of consultants ourselves. We have taken on big JEDI projects with a variety of clients, offering roadmaps for the future. Our approach is based on deep listening, collaboration, honesty and appreciative inquiry where we help you to leverage your strengths as a leader and as an organization rather than always focusing on “what is broken.”
Our clients describe our work as energizing and enlightening. Our humanist approach ensures that we bring not only expertise but also a deep understanding of and empathy for the particular complexities and stresses that come with this line of work. This flexible and compassionate approach supports nonprofits at every stage of their journey.
2) Crisis Support
Nonprofit clients often turn to us as trusted partners to tackle a spectrum of time-sensitive, high-stakes, stressful challenges. Whether it's analyzing a given context and identifying the root causes of a problem, providing crucial administrative support and guidance during times of crisis, resolving fund development challenges, addressing concerns about board effectiveness, or mitigating specific issues that have the potential to escalate into larger organizational obstacles—we have most likely “been there, done that” so we can bring a calm, organized energy to whatever situation you present us with. We have a proven track record of assisting a wide range of organizations with crises and helping our clients to emerge stronger, more stable and able to meet the challenges of the future.
3) Leadership Coaching
We offer personalized leadership coaching to nonprofit board members, Executive Directors, Fundraising Directors and senior leaders in non-profit organizations. We recognize the dynamic nature of the nonprofit sector and our coaching services are tailored to address current issues in the organization and offer an empowering approach to finding solutions. We also bring best practices and emergent trends from across the sector to the table. We understand that now more than ever leaders of non-profits are under tremendous stress. We have successfully coached leaders in managing burnout and helped oversee succession plans. Whether you are a new leader in the sector or one that has been in the sector for decades, we are here for you and can help break the isolation and manage the stress that comes with your position.
4) Our Extensive Resource Bank
We have created and curated a comprehensive resource bank tailored for nonprofits, with which we empower organizations to thrive and make a lasting impact.
Our most popular resource is our Grant Alert List, a dynamic tool that keeps you ahead of funding opportunities, ensuring your nonprofit has the financial support it needs. We help our clients navigate the intricate human resources landscape with our robust HR resources, designed to streamline your team management and enhance organizational efficiency. Unlock the potential of your fundraising efforts with our cutting-edge tools, equipping you with strategies to maximize donor engagement and revenue generation.
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For many nonprofits, being able to hire us on a limited contract or part-time staff basis proves to be an effective strategy, particularly when navigating special projects or transitional situations. We are proud to offer our clients a sliding scale that is based on their annual and actual revenues and assets. Organizations that are priced at the higher end of our scale allow smaller, grassroots organizations to also have access to our services.
We offer a free one-hour consultation for new clients and are available to support returning clients. Visit our Contact Us page to schedule an appointment!