Building nonprofit capacity for higher revenue and performance.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I help new, growing, and evolving nonprofit organizations clarify their strategic objectives, build their operations, and optimize their fundraising to achieve greater impact. I create customized engagement plans to help staff and board members become stronger leaders.
What I Do
Strategy
Mission, Vision and Value Statements
Strategic Objectives
Theory of Change
Financial Models
Revenue Optimization
SWOT Analysis
Capacity Building
Business Plans and Budgets
Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manuals
Employee Review, Professional Development and Culture Support
Remote Work Plans
Accounting System Recommendation and Best Practices
Audit Process
Financial Reports and Analysis
Fundraising
Cultivation and Stewardship plans and coaching for Major Donor Programs
Lead Creation and Qualification
Grant Writing
Fundraising Campaign Collateral
Donor Lifecycle Communications
Fundraising Database Analysis and Optimization
Program Support
Data Gathering and Evaluation
Partnership Planning and Engagement
Outcome Measurement and Storytelling
A supportive advisor, investigative thinker, and achiever.
I’m an avid social cause capacity builder. I’ve helped organizations raise millions of dollars and executed experiential and digital engagement campaigns reaching millions.
I’ve been an Executive Director, COO and CFO at nonprofits who are leaders in their issue areas. I have strengthened financial operations, created impact measurement systems, and led the program and development teams to new strategic growth. I have a MS in Nonprofit Management from The New School. I get excited about working with happy, smart “go-getters” and sipping good coffee.
"Jess brought us from the startup phase to the growing company we are today. She provided guidance, new ideas, and systems to define and execute strategic priorities. Her work and partnership helped us achieve impact in new and important ways."
Emily Galvin Almanza, Founder and Co-Executive Director, Partners for Justice
“Jess set up The Kelsey for success - our systems, strategy and leadership are now more prepared to capitalize on our fundraising efforts. ”
Micaela Connery, CEO & Founder, The Kelsey
Let’s Connect.
I welcome the opportunity to learn your needs and discover possible ways to achieve your goals.