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.

Kim Stewart | Athena Coaching & Consulting

Nonprofit Board Development Board Engagement Strategic Planning Executive Transition Leadership Coaching Consulting, Coaching, Facilitation, Training

Beth Stokes | CFO Systems, LLC

Preparation of Financial Statements and business plans, manage budgeting and forecasting, review accounting processes, update procedures, manage cashflow, Plan cost allocations

Paul J. Strawhecker, MPA, ACFRE | Paul J. Strawhecker, Inc.

Philanthropic Planning/Feasibility Studies, Capital/Endowment Campaigns, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Development Assessment and Plans, Annual Giving, Funding Source Searches, Grant Writing, Prospect Research, Public Relations and Marketing, Strategic Planning, Board Development, Coaching/Training in a variety of areas

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 fund development, feasibility studies, capital campaign implementation, strategic planning and board development.

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.

Deborah Thompson | DHT Consulting and Training

A government affairs and public policy communications specialist, that specializes in making the legislative process navigable. Want to get involved but don't know how? I'm your solution to understanding advocacy! Let's chat about your specific needs!

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.

Kathryn Towner | WinCommunications

Email Marketing, WordPress Websites, Social Media

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.

Joe Van Haecke | Inspire Me Mr V

Using applied improvisation, I inspire teams and groups to take risks, accept failure as a path to success, be present, and improve communication skills.

Lori Vande Krol | Life Made Simple LLC

Productivity Consulting & Training. I work with individuals, teams and businesses to better manage their time, space and information. This includes paper, digital, email, workflows, goals and planning.

Mike Wagner | White Rabbit Group

Forming Leaders who Connect, Response Ready Communication Training, Change Management, Brand Building Strategy, Board Training and Development, Executive Coaching, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Development, Staff Development and Training.

Mackenzie Walters | StoryStruck Marketing

StoryStruck Marketing digs into your nonprofit's story and discover how to tell it well. We apply journalism techniques - including interviews with customers - to develop your marketing strategy. Marketing Strategy, Marketing Plan, Social Media Plan, Branding, Websites, Newsletters, Brochures, Sell Sheets, Testimonials, Social Media.

Kim Waltman | fullCIRCLE creative + coaching

Marketing | Communications + Iowa's only certified horse-guided coach.

Mary Ward | Focus OneSource

Group Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life, HSA, FSA, Hospital Indemnity, Wellness, EAP, 401K Payroll and payroll taxes Human Resource Consultation

Mary Ward | Focus OneSource

Benefits(Medical, dental, life, disability, FSA, HSA, Wellness/EAP, 401k) Human Resource Administration Payroll and Tax Administration

Tracy Warner | Board Business LLC

Board Business LLC guides non-profit Board leadership in creating efficient and effective governance practices resulting in more time for focused strategy discussions and optimal decision-making to impact organizational success.

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

Taylor Webb | Taylor Webb Grants

Grant writing