Why It Matters
Executive directors are expected to lead the mission, the team, the board, and the budget, and increasingly, the fundraising too. Yet most leaders step into the role without anyone to help them think through the revenue side.
Coaching gives you a trusted partner to plan, practice, and lead with clarity.
WHERE WE FOCUS
Leading Revenue Growth
Own the number with confidence
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Revenue goals: setting targets that are ambitious and realistic
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Development leadership: leading your fundraising team, or doing it yourself, with a clear plan
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A culture of support: making revenue everyone’s business, from staff to board
Board and Funder Relationships
Make the case, and be heard
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Board presentations: reporting on revenue with clarity and confidence
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Funder conversations: making a compelling case for support
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Managing expectations: aligning your board around realistic growth
Executive Presence & Influence
Be the voice of your mission
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Storytelling: sharing your impact in ways that move people to act
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Public speaking: showing up with confidence at events, meetings, and in the media
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Visibility: building your reputation as a leader in your field
Focus & Priorities
Spend your time where it matters most
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Where your time creates value: what only you can do, and what to delegate
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Leading through change: new funding realities, new tools, and stretched teams
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Sustainable leadership: growth without burnout
How It Works
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We start with your goals. Where you are, where you want to lead your organization, and what’s in the way.
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We meet regularly. Focused, one-on-one sessions built around your real challenges.
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You lead with confidence. Clearer decisions, stronger influence, and revenue growth you can own.
What You Can Expect
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A trusted thinking partner who understands nonprofit revenue
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More confidence leading fundraising and board conversations
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Clear priorities and a plan you can act on
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Stronger presence as the voice of your mission
FAQs
How is this different from general executive coaching?
It’s focused on revenue leadership: growing funding, leading your board and funders, and showing up as the voice of your mission. It comes from someone who has led revenue inside a nonprofit.
Is coaching confidential?
Completely. What we discuss stays between us.
Can a foundation fund this?
Yes. Many foundations support leadership coaching as capacity building. We’re happy to talk with your funder.
“A natural coach, she instinctively helps organizations and individuals reach their full potential. She’s someone you want in your corner.”
— Alex Schaffert, Former SVP of Strategy, Southern California Public Radio
