Building nonprofit capacity for higher revenue and performance.

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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