The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants

Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone.  Running a business is not for the faint of heart and combine that with parenting, caregiving, volunteering, a challenging relationship or #alltheabove and it is enough to paralyze even the most productive and high-functioning consultants. Join my colleague Elizabeth Cook and me as we share ideas, tactics and strategies to navigate business and personal overwhelm including: Brain Dumps Slow Mondays Taking Breaks White Space Low Power Mode and more!! ⭐️⭐️APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH NATALIE⭐️⭐️           Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn          Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn 📋Get our new guide to the 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make!

Seizing every opportunity that comes your way isn't always the best strategy. Doing all the tasks you “can” do in your business and home, may inhibit your business growth and lead to overwhelm. But how do you know what tasks to do and what not to do? How do you decide what opportunities to say yes to and what to decline? Elizabeth Cook, who coaches alongside me in our programs, joins me as we discuss practical filters for assessing opportunities, the importance of strategic thinking, and even provide scripts for gracefully declining offers that don’t align with your goals. If you’re striving to build an enduring business while keeping your mission front and center, this episode is a must-listen! Are you looking for more support to grow your business beyond this podcast? 💫 Learn more about the Impact Collective Mastermind for nonprofit consultants with $10K+ a month in revenue, who want to have More Impact while working Fewer Hours. Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn  Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn 📋 Snag our new guide on the 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let us know what you think about this new podcast by leaving a review.  

When you’re no longer doing client work or have delegated a majority of it, what should you focus on next? Elizabeth Cook, who coaches alongside me in our programs for nonprofit consultants, joins me to discuss four key activities that founders should focus on after delegating client work. Our mission is to help you gain more time for these pivotal activities, so you can continue to grow and sustain a thriving consulting business! Need support as you grow your consulting practice? Our Impact 💫 Collective Mastermind program is open for applications. We help established nonprofit consultants create more impact while working fewer hours. Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn  Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn 📋 Snag our new guide on the 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let us know what you think about this new podcast by leaving a review.  

You will get fired up in this conversation with Cindy Wagman. We talk about her rebel days in high school and how this rebellious spirit serves her mission for women, especially those who “grew up” in the nonprofit world, to go against the grain and embrace financial success. Cindy does this with 100% care for her consulting clients and shares her collaborative process for creating proposals, including how to get more comfortable with discussions around pricing and budget. She also shares how she helps Fractional Fundraisers and other Nonprofit Consultants start and grow their businesses through her programs. Connect with Cindy on LinkedIn Cindy’s Website Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn Listen to Confessions with Cindy and Jess 👀 Looking for support to grow your established nonprofit consulting practice? Consider the Impact 💫 Collective. We help you create more impact while working less!  

Would you say you have a CHAOS business or an ENDURING business? The three pillars in my model of an ENDURING business are that it is enjoyable, profitable AND sustainable.  It is common to have seasons where any of the above are out of sync, but long term we won’t stay in business if all three pillars are not addressed. In this episode, we provide actionable steps to help you get out of overwhelm and “chaos” and build a business that endures. If you could use support in your business, consider our mastermind with 1:1 coaching and a retreat. 💫 Learn more about the Impact Collective Mastermind for nonprofit consultants with $10K+ a month in revenue, who want to have More Impact while working Fewer Hours. Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn  📋 Snag our new guide on the 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let us know what you think about this new podcast by leaving a review.  

Building a team is a journey full of lessons and we get to explore those with Stephanie Skryzowski, founder of 100 Degrees Consulting - which provides Fractional CFO services to Nonprofit Organizations.  Originally a solo consultant, Stephanie's business has grown to include a diverse team of 16 full-time employees.  We talk about the evolution of her hiring process, overcoming mindset challenges, and making strategic decisions like selling part of her business to focus exclusively on nonprofits. Stephanie also shares how niching down led to exponential revenue growth. Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn Visit Stephanie’s Website 💡Apply for the Impact Collective Mastermind for Established Nonprofit Consultants Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn 📋 Snag our new guide on the 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let us know what you think about this new podcast by leaving a review.  

Fractional consulting roles inside nonprofits can be a win/win. The nonprofit gets the expertise of a role they cannot yet afford full time, while the consultant gets to increase their impact by working with multiple clients. However, there are some ways this relationship can go sideways and we have some watchouts to share if you are a fractional consultant such a Fractional Fundraiser, Chief Marketing Officer, Director of Human Resources Officer, Director of Operations, Chief Financial Officer or any other fractional executive role in the organization. You will learn practical tips to ensure long-term client satisfaction while maintaining your boundaries. 💡 Learn about our Impact Collective Mastermind for Established Nonprofit Consultants Connect with Natalie onLinkedIn Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn   📋 Snag our new guide on the 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make!

Did you know that less than 2% of women ever build a business to seven figures or beyond in annual revenue? Get ready to be inspired! Karen DeYoung, who owns DeYoung Consulting Services based out of Minneapolis, joins me to  share her business journey building a SEVEN figure consulting firm.  I had the honor of coaching Karen DeYoung for three years from 2017 to 2019 and helping her grow from six figures to multi-six figures. When we first met, she was only working with contractors and I remember her taking that big step of hiring her first full time consultant. Karen and I both hope that her story of steady growth inspires other women, including other black women, to consider the possbiilties of what they might create. 💡 Apply for the Impact Collective Mastermind for Established Nonprofit Consultants Connect with Karen DeYoung on LinkedIn Visit Karen DeYoung's Website Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn   📋 Snag our new guide on the 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let us know what you think about this new podcast by leaving a review.

When was the last time you felt that you don't quite fit in nonprofit circles and you don't quite in business circles? Finding community as a nonprofit consultant can be challenging, but it is so worth it. In this episode, we share three key benefits to joining a community of your peers.  And whether you join our mastermind or find another soft place to land, we cannot recommend finding a community that supports you and your business goals. 💡Learn About The Impact Collective Mastermind   📋 Snag our new guide on the 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let us know what you think about this new podcast by leaving a review. Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

As with most consultants, my incredible client Dr. Charlotte Huntley began her consulting career by taking on a variety of projects for a variety of organizations.  Over time, she specialized and niched her work and hired team members to support her, including full time employees. Dr. Charlotte and her team are now focused on supporting large nonprofits and government agencies, especially in communicating health information to BIPOC communities.  We also discuss how strategic connections and the willingness to adapt can help prioritize momentum over perfectionism.   Connect with Dr. Charlotte Huntley on LinkedIn Visit Dr. Charlotte Huntley's Website Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn   💡 Apply for the Impact Collective Mastermind for Established Nonprofit Consultants 📋 Snag our new guide on the 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let us know what you think about this new podcast by leaving a review.