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.

Art Smith | Ambrosia Digital

Certified StoryBrand Guide Marketing Strategy General Marketing Services Email Marketing Website Design and Hosting Business and Non-profit Management Coach

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.

JANEY STAHL | Janey Stahl Coaching, LLC

Strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, and support with grant apps.

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.

Andy TeBockhorst | Headlight Strategies, LLC

As the former Chief Strategic Communications Officer for United Way, I bring years of experience in marketing strategy, media engagement, strategic communications, digital and inbound marketing, event marketing, video production, graphic design, and more to help you connect with donors and partners.

Karie Terhark | KT Facilitation

Karie Terhark, from Britt, IA, is a highly-skilled facilitator with extensive experience in strategic planning, youth development, and community engagement. With a passion for fostering collaboration and driving positive change, Karie has dedicated her career to helping organizations and communities achieve their goals through effective facilitation and inclusive decision-making processes. Her career has offered opportunities to work with a diverse range of clients, including non-profit organizations, youth, government agencies, and private sector companies.

Tyler Timko, CFRE, MBA | EDEN+

Partnering with non-profits to achieve fundraising goals and provide hands-on help. Services include Feasibility Studies, Capital Campaigns, Development Assessments, Board Training, Annual Funds, Planned Giving, Volunteer Management, Data Analytics and Analysis, Stewardship, Prospect Research.

Brittany Titcomb | BT Training & Coaching

Hands-on, behavior-based training and coaching that help new and emerging leaders build the essentials of leadership. Sessions are practical, interactive, and rooted in real-world challenges so leaders walk away ready to apply what they learn immediately.

Dr. Beth Triplett | Leadership Dots

Nonprofit leadership consulting with a specialty in supervision, especially for those with new supervisory responsibilities and those supervising Millennials or Gen Z.

Lori Vande Krol | Life Made Simple, LLC

Productivity Consulting, Coaching & Speaking. I work with individuals and teams to better manage their time, space and information. This includes paper, digital, email, workflows, goals and planning. I also offer a weekly planner and goal-setting/planning system called the ProAction Planner and the ProAction Process.

E.J. Wallace | The Wallace Edge

Capacity-based planning and tools that fit your team’s reality. Volunteer systems that can save at least $8K–$17K in staff capacity each year. Funding strategies that increase donor retention and long-term ROI, tailored to your mission and today’s climate.

M. Linda Wastyn, Ph.D. | Wastyn & Associates, Inc.

Grant Research, Writing, and Management; Strategic Planning Facilitation; Prospect Research; Fundraising Planning; Feasibility Studies; Capital Campaign Implementation; Annual Fund Planning and Implementation; On-line Campaigns; Development Writing; Board Development; Organizational Development; and, Staff Development

Cammy Watkins | Inclusive Communities

Leadership Development trainings, Youth Development programming (including restorative justice and prevention support) Community Engagement and outreach strategy, Organizational Culture and nonprofit management consultations and Difficult dialogues workshops

Stephanie Whitacre, CPA | Forvis Mazars

CPA, Accounting, Auditing, Consulting etc.

Maddie Wilcox | Mad Advantage

Funding development, copywriting, relationship development consulting, strategic planning

Ann Wolf BFA, MA, CFRE, CNP | Clear Stream Solutions, Inc.

. Agricultural experience with Iowa USDA, FSA, NRCS, DNR, CRP, Pheasants for Ever, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Izaak Walton League of Iowa and many other environmental, conservation and agricultural organizations. General Nonprofit experience in other sectors: . Strategic logic-model mission & goal planning . Planning & community economic development . Program & board development . Sales, business & marketing initiatives . Grant writing, major donor & planned gifts . Public speaking/PR experience . Agroecological scientific research studies . Financial & budgetary planning . Team building & leadership . Volunteer management & recruitment . Annual campaign development . Governance, policy & advocacy . Stakeholder development

TERI WOOD TEBOCKHORST | HEADLIGHT STRATEGIES LLC

STRATEGIC PLANNING, MARKETING, ADVERTISING AND MEDIA NEGOTIATIONS, RETAIL GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGIES, SALES MANAGEMENT, SALES TRAINING, BOARD GOVERNANCE AND TRAINING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING.