Consultants

I focus on mentoring of and coaching for nonprofit leaders rooted in my 44 years of experience as a communications, development, government relations and executive director for local, statewide and national nonprofit organizations. My areas of strength are advocacy, board recruitment and development, communications and fundraising. I also have experience with leading StrengthsFinder trainings for staff and board members aimed at both personal and organizational growth.…

Video Production, Website Design, Web Hosting; Search Engine Optimization, Mobile Apps, TV Commercials, Radio Commercials …

Board Governance and Training; Comprehensive Fund Development including Fundraising Readiness and Analysis, Annual Fund Planning, Feasibility Studies, Capital Campaign Implementation, Major Gifts and Moves Management, Event Management, Direct Mail, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Staff Development and Training …

Nonprofit accounting and tax services, financial statement reviews, outsourced CFO services, bookkeeping, and payroll services. …

Legislative lobbying, tracking, assessment and monitoring, advocacy and grassroots planning, political action committee management, and legislator meetings and site visit coordination.…

"Find Your Voice & Tell Your Story" with strategic planning & communications, media & community relations, messaging & event orchestration to reach your audiences. A crisis management communications plan, leadership & succession planning and a fund development plan is a necessity for all organizations. As a former non-profit leader for arts & culture, health and social justice organizations in Des Moines for 15 years, my experience provides the understanding and the ability to address the needs of an organization from both a staff and board perspective. …

Board Evaluation, CEO Evaluation, Succession Planning, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development and Strategic Planning …

Capacity Building and System Integration, Title IX Training and Gender Equality Workshops, including Sexual Harassment/Assault Prevention and Response, Cultural Proficiency Training and Racial and Disability Equity Workshops, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives and Activities, Social Justice Initiatives, Program Development, Project Implementation, Leadership Coaching and Supervisor Training, Strategic Planning, Resilience in Positive Youth and Family Development …

Deconstructing Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Culture & Employee Wellbeing, Surveys & Assessments, Inclusion & Diversity, Human Resources (HR), Training & Facilitation, Business Coaching …

Executive Coach, Succession Planning Support, Organizational and Staff Purpose development, …

Advisor - Continuous or One-Time Social Media and Digital Marketing Projects; Group Trainings; Social Media Strategy; Audience Development and Engagement; Digital Content Development and Management; Brand Management; Community Management…

grant writing (local and federal); technical writing, SOP analysis & writing; major gifts & special events…

Strategic Planning, Marketing Planning, Meeting/Retreat Facilitation, Qualitative Market Research (focus groups, interviews, usability testing), Quantitative Market Research (surveys), Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy/Development, Personal Branding …

Website content Email campaigns Print marketing (mailers, EDDM, brochures, etc) Blog writing…

Video Production Live Stream Video/Conferencing Graphic Design Creative Storytelling…

culture, values activation, leadership development, learning and development, talent management, training, performance management…

We help people develop teams, create processes, validated business models, create revenue streams, do financial projections, and source and prepare to apply for investment, loan, donation, sponsors, and grant opportunities. We are an affiliate partner of the Kauffman Foundation, approved to facilitate their FastTrac entrepreneurship program. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, the Runway Venture Studio is also home of the Runway Venture Academy. Powered by the team at Curated Growth, and a consortium of professionals, who are committed to fostering innovation and guiding ventures towards achieving their full potential. At Runway Venture Studio, we believe in the power of entrepreneurship to drive economic development growth and to create positive change. Through our comprehensive program, we aim to empower the next generation of business leaders and contribute to the vibrant startup ecosystem in Des Moines and beyond.…

Process Mapping, High Performance Teams Facilitation, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Lean Principles Implementation, Executive Coaching, Business Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Process Design, Root Cause Analysis, Strategic Thought Partnership…

Board Recruitment, Board Training and Development, Business Planning, Capital Campaign Development and Implementation, Conflict Resolution, Evaluation, Event Marketing, Executive Coaching, Feasibility Studies, Financial Planning, Fundraising Planning, Grant Research, Grant Writing, Human Resources, Interim Leadership, Marketing Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Mergers and Strategic Partnerships, Organizational Development, Planned Giving, Program Design, Staff Development, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Technology Support Planning, Social Enterprise…

My law practice helps not-for-profits and other organizations navigate federal, state, and local laws regarding political communications, campaign coordination, fundraising, and grassroots advocacy. With my experience in campaigns and public policy development, I help clients create a plan to meet their advocacy goals and not run afoul of laws governing political activities, campaign finance, and not-for-profits. I am available to provide legal services for a one time question or a more sustained project.…