Bridge the gap between your nonprofit’s vision & strategy
Nonprofit consulting that builds systems & structures tailored to your organizational needs
Strategies to Bring Your Team Together
Real-World Insights from a Nonprofit Founder
Community Outreach Development
Warning: More fundraising won’t solve all your problems
Prioritizing fundraising capabilities often overshadows the critical need for strategic alignment and organizational impact. Findings suggest that Boards that emphasize fundraising as their primary role may neglect the broader strategic vision, diminishing the organization's relevance and effectiveness. This misalignment reveals a deeper issue - a weakness in the foundational structures and systems that support the nonprofit’s mission.
Here are some sobering statistics:
Don’t let your nonprofit become a statistic. Ensure your executive director and board are aligned with your mission to drive your organization forward.
I faced and overcame the same obstacles…
When our nonprofit focused on departmental efficiencies and implementing business strategies, we saw
• 52% revenue increase
• 35% debt reduction
The organization developed a robust social enterprise, contributing over 65% to the nonprofit's budget.
and let’s get started securing your nonprofit’s future.
*Leading with Intent: BoardSource Index of Nonprofit Board Practices (Washington, D.C.: BoardSource, 2021)
**"Nonprofit Trends and Impacts 2021." National Center for Charitable Statistics. March 22, 2022.
***Built for Texas reports. Texas Nonprofit Strong. (n.d.). https://txnonprofits.org/built-texas-reports
Building – Nurturing – Revitalizing
Turn Your Nonprofit into a Bridge Between Communities
Tailored structural and strategic consulting services to build operational systems that support valuable connections that drive your mission forward.
“Susan has the wisdom to underwrite transformation.”
- Dr. Clyde Rivers, UN Ambassador
How It Works
Step 1
Book a
discovery call
Schedule a 30-minute call to ensure we’re the right match to work together.
Step 2
We’ll meet for an initial consultation
We’ll meet face-to-face for an initial deep dive into the nuts and bolts of your organization.
Step 3
Then we’ll strategize and implement
You’ll receive a strategic plan with service options to enhance your organization’s impact.
Close the Gap Between Your Mission and Your Organization
When your organization’s business decisions seem out of sync with its mission, it’s time to examine its systems and structures more closely.
Through consulting, team building, and community development, I use relational insight and 30 years of nonprofit experience to help you align your team for amplified community impact.
The most exciting parts of running a nonprofit right around the corner!
The secret to a unified vision is making sure your organization's day-to-day actions reflect your social impact goals.
It’s Time To Get Started
People have great things to say about Susan
“The material was great and I have so many notes to go back to, Susan’s presentation was run smoothly, clearly understanding the content & effectively teaching/relating on a variety of topics even off script! ”
- Benny Rouse
Benny Rouse
“Susan Nichols experiences and expertise in nonprofits and business development will save our organization years of blood, sweat, and tears from moving in the wrong direction or not being effective….”
- Torrance Wilson
Torrance Wilson
“Our workshop provided essential direction and resources which will have a direct impact on our success as an organization. The benefits of Susan's knowledge, advice, and personal interactive coaching are truly invaluable.”
- Avery Clark
Avery Clark
“Susan is (was) always calm, assuring and professional! Instead of me seeing the entire mountain to climb, Susan gives easy step by step directions and clarity to overcome and achieve victory!”
- Cyndy Gusler
Cyndy Gusler
“Few people in life are selfless to be a bridge that connects different worlds for a common good. For over seven years Susan has been a wealth of information and resource, my go-to person for anything nonprofit and community engagement. Her irrefutable skills as a connector and communicator have had a significant influence on our church, and she has done more to position and expand our organizational effectiveness than anyone else I have ever known.”
- Dr. Phinehas Kinuthia, Pastor
Dr. Phinehas Kinuthia
“Susan is truly gifted at seeing an organization where it is, analyzing its needs and then implementing the needed structure that creates a platform for growth and success.”
- Marion Darbyshire, Business Owner
Marion Darbyshire
“I've known Susan for over 15 years and she has consistently been one of my "go-to" referrals for assisting nonprofit organizations to develop leadership, increase board capacity and involvement, learn best practices, and provide strategic planning tools and oversight. Susan truly cares and works diligently to understand and implement a framework for what a sustainability plan can look like for a nonprofit that uses her services.”
- Ginger Harris
Ginger Harris
“Dr. Nichols passion for bringing multiple races and people of different ethnicities together was evident and inspirational.”
- Dr. Paulette Jordan, Bakke Graduate
Dr. Paulette Jordan, Bakke Graduate University
“We're still buzzing talking about today's topics - SO relevant to where we are as an organization.”
- Terri Alexander, Mission of Yahweh
Terri Alexander, Mission of Yahweh
"I heard Dr. Susan Nichols provide a talk on high-functioning boards, and then I ordered some of the templates for board development from her website. It was all exceptionally helpful. She provided tools that I have not seen elsewhere for board development.”
- Micheal Johnson, Ascending Leaders
Micheal Johnson, Ascending Leaders
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