Consultants

The Community Foundation is committed to increasing the capacity of the local nonprofit sector. Because of this commitment, we maintain a list of local consultants who are interested in working with nonprofit organizations. If you are a consultant that would like to be added to this list, please submit your information here.

The consultants, vendors, freelancers, and others listed are not sponsored, endorsed, recommended or licensed by the Community Foundation. We encourage organizations to have detailed conversations and explore references before hiring a consultant. We do not take responsibility for the work done by those listed.

Courtney L. De Ronde, CPA | Forge Financial & Management Consulting

Learn how we can bring more clarity to your finances through our virtual CFO services, including tax, KPI reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and process optimization. Call on Forge as your trusted auditing partner to avoid the typical hassles involved in audits and experience a seamless process designed to both deliver accurate information and serve you and your stakeholders. Unlock your organization’s potential with consulting, training, and workshops designed to help you build a strong foundation and implement the principles, frameworks, playbooks, and tools we discovered, implemented ourselves, and have now established as the Simple ScaleUp System™.

Melynda DeCarlo | 6585 Consulting

Human Resources Consulting, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Professional Coaching, Training & Facilitation

Tammy Dowley-Blackman | Tammy Dowley-Blackman Group, LLC

Infrastructure Strategic Advising: -Strategic Planning -Governance -Research: Landscape Analysis -Board and Staff Pipeline Development -Recruitment and Retention

Natasha R. Drake, MASC | Drake Grants & Consulting LLC

Grant Writing | Prospect Research | Grant Reporting | Grants Management | Grants Strategy | Grants Coaching | Private & Government Funding Experience | Nearly 20 Years of Nonprofit Experience | More than $30 Million Raised | Socially Just & Community Driven

Eric Dregne | next level - partners for big ideas

Strategic planning and project management services. We help nonprofits and communities think and create actionable strategy. We help nonprofits and communities plan and launch initiatives that impact their mission. We offer affordable CEO Search services.

Tracy Duran | IDEATE Collaborative

IDEATE Collaborative helps organizations build high-performing, culturally responsive teams that align mission, vision, and values with measurable outcomes. We provide strategic planning, leadership development, and culture-building support using proven frameworks that strengthen communication, shared purpose, and adaptability—creating the foundation for resilient organizations that achieve lasting impact.

Sarah Ennis | SparkPoint Inc

Staff Development Leadership & Management Development Onboarding and Retention Organizational Development Teaming and Culture Coaching

Josh Faber | Renaissance Group, Inc.

Primary services include pre-campaign/feasibility studies, capital/endowment campaign counsel, annual fund planning and management, grant writing and non-profit communication strategies

Andi Fagen | Creative DSM | Digital & Social Marketing

Creative DSM specializes on getting your mission noticed through focused search engine optimizing strategies on Google, Siri, Alexa, social media and more. -Search Engine Optimization -Website Design -Social Media Strategies -Email Marketing -Content Generation

Micholyn Fajen | Fajen Consulting

Marketing Consulting Marketing Strategy Marketing Plans Branding Brand Marketing Logo Design Website Audits Website Development SEO Search Engine Optimization User Experience UX Social Media Management Reputation Management Digital Marketing Email Marketing Rebranding Digital Advertising Podcast Development Content Marketing

Helene Fein | Fein Solutions

Strategic planning Program evaluation Data analysis and explanation Facilitation Cross cultural consulting and professional development Real Colors- Temperament Styles Grant writing and evaluation

Courageous Fire | Courageous Fire, LLC

I am a lived experience expert on the unique needs in healthcare, law enforcement, child protective services, employment, and the justice system for Black women dealing with domestic violence. I can help your organizations gain baseline clarity in the layered trauma language of Black women, connect you to expert interpreters of the language that you can incorporate into your service delivery, policies, and approach, and teach you how to find the community based organizations and individuals that can be your onsite interpreters. Let's have a conversation!

Lisa Fitzgerald | Parable Communications

Parable Communications helps Christian nonprofits tell their stories and grow their impact. We specialize in strategic marketing, donor-focused campaigns, websites, social media, and event support. With 20 years of experience serving faith-based organizations, we craft authentic, results-driven communications that inspire generosity and advance your mission.

Laura Formanek | Studio Process

Studio Process creates mission-driven video storytelling for organizations that make the world a better place. The Studio Process team has expertise across the entire production pipeline enabling turnkey video creation. Pre-production: Creative concepting Scripting Location scouting Marketing consultation Videography Production: Shooting short-form video and ads for web, TV, and social media Post Production: Creative editorial Animation & motion graphics Audio & sound design Color correction At Studio Process we strive to understand your mission so we can creatively tell your story and help further your organization's identity. We begin the process by listening and getting to know what's important to you. Through this collaborative approach we empower you to share your truest self so we can, in turn, help you share meaningful content with your audience. We look for strategic opportunities that bring vision and meaning to every project we work on. We believe in curiosity, experimentation and growth. We stay up to date with current technology and trends so that you don't have to. We aim to further causes that strengthen humanity; we do so by creating quality work for organizations that do good in the world, and by giving back. Studio Process: Storytelling for good.

Jann Freed | The Genysys Group

Leadership Coaching, Navigating Life Transitions Coach, Retirement Coaching, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Development, Staff Development, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Change Management

Mollie Frideres | MFS HR Solutions

MFS HR Solutions is a trusted provider of strategic human resources services, helping businesses strengthen their workforce, improve employee engagement, and maintain full HR compliance. We specialize in customized HR solutions that support organizational growth, talent retention, and operational efficiency. Our HR expertise includes Human Resources Consulting. We offer strategic HR consulting services tailored to your business goals. Our team supports workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, and change management—ensuring your HR strategy drives measurable impact. MFS HR Solutions provides full-cycle recruitment support, including job analysis, candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding. We focus on hiring top talent that aligns with your company culture and contributes to long-term success. We help businesses stay compliant with federal, state, and local labor laws. Our services include employee classification audits, policy development, documentation support, and guidance on workplace regulations to reduce legal risk. We assist in building a positive workplace culture through conflict resolution, performance management, and employee engagement strategies. Our goal is to improve morale, productivity, and retention across all levels of your organization. MFS HR Solutions helps businesses develop competitive compensation plans that attract and retain top talent. We provide market-based salary benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and structured compensation frameworks that align with your business objectives and budget. We design and deliver customized training programs focused on leadership development, soft skills, and compliance education. Our learning solutions support continuous growth and help teams stay competitive in today’s dynamic work environment. At MFS HR Solutions, we believe that effective human resource management is the foundation of business success. Our hands-on approach, deep HR expertise, and commitment to client satisfaction make us a valuable partner for companies seeking to optimize their people strategy.

Ganesh Ganpat |

Fund Development, Campaign Readiness Studies, Donor Cultivation Services, Fund Development Consulting, Board Training and Coaching

Nicole Grabowski | Nicole Joan Consulting LLC

Comprehensive grant writing services including: Grant Strategy, Grant Prospecting, Grant Financial Projections, Grant Management, Grant Writing, Grant Editing, Assistance with Submission, Grant Reports (as needed), and General Grant Consultation.

Eloquenti Grant Consulting Services | Eloquenti

Grant writing, grant editing, grant research, grant development, grant proposal preparation, grant consulting

Kim Gratny | fullCIRCLE creative + coaching

Developing teams + companies through life-changing, off-site, ground-based, guided leadership experiences with horses + coaching.