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.

Jill Olson | Results Group, LLC

Aligning Employees, Hiring and Retention, Leadership Development, Sales Training, Team Building, Assessments, Executive Coaching, Seminar Facilitation, Consultation

Bryan Partee | Nonprofit Marketplace

Was a Boys & Girls Club CEO for 20 years in a rural community, so I had to learn how to do everything. Grant writer, CFRE (Awarded almost $17M) Certified nonprofit social media marketer and fundraiser. BGCA Specialist (national trainer) to facilitate, do staff trainings, have board trainings, etc

Jodi Rhone | Canary Consulting Group

We mentor, coach and equip nonprofit leaders and boards to build healthy, effective organizations. Services include startup support, assessments, strategy, partnership/merger exploration, and board training.

Jessica Richter | Forvis Mazars LLP

Nonprofit audits, review and compilations; Accounting Outsourcing; Uniform Guidance Compliance (A-133); IRS Form 990 Preparation; Financial Statement Consulting; Executive Compensation Studies

Joel Rosenberg | Des Moines Data for Good

We provide a variety of data and analytical services pro bono to Des Moines area non-profits. These range from building self-service dashboards, to answering key questions about program effectiveness, to helping you define key metrics that matter and designing your systems to capture that data.

Chuck Rowe | Midwest Studies Group

Feasibility Studies, Capital Campaigns, Annual and Planned Giving Strategies, Fundraising Planning, Strategic Planning, Board Development and other Capacity Building Resources

Carla Ruble | CFO Accounting Services, LLC

Non-profit, advisory bookkeeping, cash flow systems, payroll, Purpose First coaching

Claudia Schabel | Schabel Solutions Inc.

We are a full-service strategic workplace culture, DEI and leadership development consulting partner helping organizations develop and implement innovative diversity and inclusion programs to build more collaborative, engaged and productive workplaces and workforces.

Jasion Schmidt | Entrepreneurial.Coach

Business strategy, business model balancing, profit growth, Go To Market Strategy, Gallup Certified Strengths(R) Coach

Bobbi Segura | B.Segura Consultants

BOARD DEVELOPMENT, EVENT DESIGN, PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS, FRACTIONAL LEADERSHIP, AND CAMPAIGN EXECUTION. I am a seasoned nonprofit leader and business owner with 25+ years of experience. I am passionate about nonprofits and provide expert consulting and hands-on support in organizational maturity and enablement through strategic planning, marketing and program execution, program development, and event design. I plan and execute events of all sizes—big or small. For a decade, I served as Regional Manager for Women Lead Change, where I was a fundraiser and organized conferences and leadership workshops. I led regional leadership advisory councils in Iowa, Ilinois and South Dakota. I initially became involved with Women Lead Change as a volunteer. My nonprofit leadership roles include Dress For Success (event planning), NAWBO Iowa (event planning), Heritage Carousel Foundation (board member & capitol campaign), Girl Scouts of Central Iowa (capitol campaign committee), and the American Red Cross (local board and national & regional committees). A Leadership Iowa graduate, ABI Leadership Iowa Alumni Board and Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (alumnus and board). I am committed to promoting my community. I founded B. Segura Consultants and co-owned Plum Communications and The Designgroup, Inc.

Tim Shanahan | Successful Nonprofit Management

Interim Executive Director, Board & Staff Relations, Organizational Design, Program Planning, Mergers & Strategic Partnerships, Revenue Generation, Budget & Financial Management and Donor Relation.

Dave Sherry | The Sherry Group, LLC

Annual Fundraising Campaigns, Capital Campaigns, Board Development, Not For Profit Operations, Camping Programs

Malinda Shultice | M.S. Healthcare Consulting

Expertise in human-centered leadership and organizational well-being; focused on navigating change with curiosity, building resilient teams, leading with compassion, and fostering healthy, science-based workplace cultures. Dedicated to creating environments where trust, adaptability, and purpose enable people and performance to thrive.

Leighann Sibal | DBD Group

Strategic planning, board governance consulting, capital readiness, fundraising and feasibility study.

Bethany Snyder | Snyder Strategies, LLC

I help nonprofits cut through the noise and actually get things done. From shaping policy campaigns to mobilizing grassroots power, I bring sharp strategy, compelling storytelling, and no-BS tools that move decision-makers. If your advocacy feels stuck, I’ll help you find your superpower, build your influence, and use your people power for policy wins.

Sarah Spilman | Diligent Consulting

We specialize in board governance and strategic planning. Through a Nonprofit Governance Audit, we review your organization’s alignment with the 5 Pillars of Nonprofit Governance, identify gaps, and suggest a plan to improve board governance.

Kim Stewart | Athena Coaching & Consulting

Board Development Executive Coaching Strategic Planning Board Management Establishing an Annual Campaign

Ariane Sundean | Inspired Vision

Graphic design and visual communications: annual reports, strategic plans, white papers, brochures, event and training materials, presentation templates, newsletters, mailings, style guides, signage, and more

Nikki Syverson | Isaacson-Syverson Consulting

Comprehensive fundraising strategies including capital campaign management, feasibility studies, and annual fund planning. Strategic planning, board and/or staff retreat facilitation.

Johnne Syverson, CFP, AEP, CAP | Charitable Giving Resource Center

" Outsourcing for Planned Gift Implementation for nonprofits of all sizes: Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Trusts, Pooled Income Funds, liquid gift conversion to cash.