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.

Reyma McCoy McDeid | Central Iowa Center for Independent Living

Intersectional race/equity coaching/training within social service-specific spaces, particularly those that provide support/advocacy to disability/LGBTQ+ communities.

Todd McDonald | ATW Training Solutions

Currently delivering course, Beyond Diversity: The Business Case for Inclusion to area entities, as well as consulting extensively in these areas.

John McNaughton | Independent

-Salesforce.com administration & development. -3x Salesforce.com Certified -Data analysis -Data modeling

Pete McRoberts | Dash Management, Inc.

Policy Education and Advocacy, Organizational Management, Logistics and Advance, Media Relations, Internal and External Communications, Statutory Analysis, Staff Support, Fundraising, Government Relations

Bill Moran | The Moran Company LLC

Human Resources, Staff Development, Succession Planning, Nonprofit Executive Search

Alysa Mozak, M.S. | Blossoming Pathways, LLC

Professional Development and Community workshops, Environmental Policy consultation, Program Development, Non-profit and Educational organizational management on: gender equity, active bystander approach, empathetic leadership skills building, compassion fatigue and self-care techniques, healthy relationships, effects of trauma in the workplace

Christine Mueri | by christine: creative consulting services

Writing, editing, proofreading, copyediting, marketing, communications, social media, web site design, content creation, email campaigns, photography.

Brenda Myers | Team Dynamics

Working Genius assessment and certified facilitator focused on team effectiveness, leadership development, organizational culture, workshop and retreat facilitation and training, performance improvement, employee engagement, strategic decision-making, team building.

Amy Nebons | Blink Events

Strategic event planning + management

Ellen Nelson | Funding Solutions, Inc.

Board Training and Development, Feasibility Studies, Capital Campaign Development and Implementation, Event Planning and Marketing, Executive Recruitment and Coaching, Fundraising Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Development, Staff Training, Strategic Planning

Sonja Nelson | Sonja Nelson Design

Graphic Design development and consultation, Design marketing tools for brand identity or corporate events: Annual Reports, Brochures, Logos, Business cards, Posters, Trade show banners, Catalogs, Tshirts, etc.

Tim Neugent | The Neugent Group, Inc

Overall Business Development, Strategic Business and Revenue Planning and Execution, Organizational and Team Development, Executive Coaching, Human Resources, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Development, Staff Development, Staff Training, Strategic Planning

Thomas Newkirk | Newkirk Zwagerman

Des Moines-based law firm representing individuals in matters of discrimination, harassment, Title IX, Civil Rights and equal pay. Diversity & Inclusion consulting around implicit bias training, policy development

Sherry Nielsen | Easter Seals of Iowa

Diversity & Inclusion, specifically in the areas of Disabilities, Accommodation, Assistive Technology; and DiSC

Jackie Norris | Horizon Group

Advocacy Strategic Planning Board Management Board Development Strategy Development Education Public Policy Stakeholder Engagement Research Implementation

Susan O'Brien | SJ Consulting

Susan O'Brien offers Conference Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Exhibit Sales and Operations

Jill Olson | Results Group, LLC

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

Beth Pargulski | Beth Pargulski Design

Graphic Design, Logos, Newsletters, Annual Reports, Brochures, Special Event/Promotional Items, Branding, Exhibits

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

Kim Peterson | Key Elements Consulting

Organizational development, strategic planning, executive and leadership coaching, project/change management and facilitation, benefits and systems strategies, workforce planning, culture and engagement, assessments, board consultation