named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Consultants Circle
Monthly virtual gathering for members to discuss business challenges, share resources, and build community.
Consultants Directory
Publicly searchable directory where member firms are listed to connect with nonprofits seeking capacity-building support.
MemberMatch
Six-week peer advising program that pairs members as accountability partners, evolved from the earlier Peer Advising Program, offered twice yearly.
Nonprofit Consultants Institute
Intensive two-day training program for current and aspiring nonprofit consultants covering business planning, marketing, pricing, and client engagement, culminating in a personalized One Page Business Plan.
Specialty Circles
Bi-monthly or quarterly peer groups focused on specific consulting specialties such as strategic planning or evaluation.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 3 activities
- Hosting networking and professional development eventsOrganizes regular in-person and virtual events including monthly Consultant Circles, quarterly Strategic Planning Circles, Brown Bag Lunch series, and 4–6 in-person gatherings in NYC annually, along with 2–3 online educational events, often in partnership with organizations like Candid and Nonprofit New York.
- Operating online member communities and discussion groupsManages a members-only online community and hosts virtual discussion groups and interactive sessions with member spotlights and breakout discussions to facilitate resource sharing and professional connection.
- Providing members-only speaking and publishing opportunitiesOffers member consultants platforms to showcase expertise through speaking engagements, workshop presentations, and publishing opportunities, including via partnerships with Candid and Nonprofit New York.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Delivering pro-bono educational workshops for nonprofit professionalsOrganizes and delivers free educational workshops and webinars for nonprofit staff and board members in partnership with Candid, typically attracting over 50 attendees per session, with topics including corporate citizenship alignment and ambassador training.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating peer advising and peer matching programsRuns structured peer engagement programs including Peer Advising and MemberMatch, which connect member consultants in one-on-one or small-group settings for mutual support, professional development, and accountability; MemberMatch is offered twice annually as a six-week program.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Maintaining a public directory and member opportunity platformsOperates a searchable public directory of member consultants and a members-only Slack channel to share RFPs and business opportunities, increasing visibility and collaboration among nonprofit consultants.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Operating the Nonprofit Consultants InstituteOffers an annual two-day intensive training program for nonprofit consultants and aspiring consultants, first launched in 2013, combining education, peer connection, and business development using the Lean Canvas model, including a One Page Business Plan.
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Workplace DEI Research and Training 1 activity
- Supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in nonprofit consultingHosts events and implements practices focused on DEI in the sector, including workshops on sustaining DEI progress and using preferred pronouns at events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants$6K15%
Program service revenue$13K32%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$35K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$44K
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Net assets$44K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +21.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ANDREA ROGERS — DIRECTOR
- JASON HUTCHINS — DIRECTOR
- JESSIE JACKSON — DIRECTOR
- JESSIE LEE — DIRECTOR
- JOSE TORRES — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH J BARRETTO — DIRECTOR
- LAUREL MOLLOY — DIRECTOR
- MARIA BADALI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Ahead of the Curve Collaborative Coalition — Member of the AOTC Collaborative, a group of NYC-based capacity builders identifying and influencing key nonprofit sector issues.
- Amalgamated Bank Partner — Hosted the Nonprofit Consultants Institute at its headquarters in New York City.
- Association of Nonprofit Specialists Membership Committee Partner — Manages the peer advising program and all participant matches.
- Barretto Consulting Partner — Hosted and led a panel discussion on representation, equity, and nonprofit capacity building through its head and Association of Nonprofit Specialists Board President, Joseph Barretto.
- Candid Partner — Co-participant in the Ahead of the Curve Collaborative and host of the February 2020 networking breakfast.
- Candid Partner — Co-presented a workshop with the Association of Nonprofit Specialists
- Candid Partner — Collaborates with Candid to coordinate educational workshops for nonprofit professionals.
- Candid Partner — Program partnership allowing members to present workshops and expanded collaboration on the Consultants Clinic.
- Candid Partner — Strategic partner (formerly Foundation Center) providing access to resources and collaboration opportunities for nonprofit consultants.
- Cause Effective Partner — Hosted organizational meetings after transition from Support Center.
- CauseMatch Partner — Collaborates with CauseMatch, an Institutional Member, to promote peer-to-peer fundraising.
- Common Future Partner — Participated in a panel discussion on representation, equity, and nonprofit capacity building.
- Foundation Center Partner — Co-hosts and promotes events and workshops with the Foundation Center
- Latina Surge Partner — Collaborated through leadership participation in a panel discussion on representation, equity, and nonprofit capacity building.
- Legacy Philanthropy Group Partner — Presented a workshop in collaboration with the Association of Nonprofit Specialists
- Maria Badali Partner — Board member of the Association of Nonprofit Specialists and lead presenter at the Nonprofit Consultants Institute, bringing expertise in change management, strategic planning, and leadership effectiveness.
- Merle Benny Partner — Board member of the Association of Nonprofit Specialists and presenter at the Nonprofit Consultants Institute, contributing experience in nonprofit training, marketing, and leadership development.
- Mutual of America Funder — Sponsored a workshop presented by the Association of Nonprofit Specialists
- Nonprofit New York Partner — Collaborates to coordinate and deliver educational webinars for nonprofit professionals.
- Nonprofit New York Partner — Expanded partnership enabling members to present workshops to their network.
- Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Partner — Engaged through leadership participation in a panel discussion on representation, equity, and nonprofit capacity building.
- Roni-Sue’s Chocolates Partner — Hosted the Association of Nonprofit Specialists' June 2022 in-person networking event at its venue and provided space for member engagement.
- Support Center Partner — Member of the Ahead of the Curve Collaborative, represented by guest speaker Keith Timko.
- Support Center Partner — Provided meeting space and administrative services during organizational revival.
- Support Center Partner — Strategic partner providing access to resources and collaboration opportunities for nonprofit consultants.
- YFJ Fundraising, LLC Partner — Participated in a panel discussion on representation, equity, and nonprofit capacity building.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adapted Entrepreneurial Frameworks for Nonprofit Practice Sustainabilitymethodology: Lean Canvas adaptationBy adapting startup tools like the Lean Canvas and an 8-step business framework, the organization helps nonprofit consultants build sustainable practices because structured, field-relevant business planning increases clarity, focus, and long-term viability in mission-driven consulting.
- Equity-Integrated Field Advancementmethodology: equity_integrated_governanceBy embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into governance, peer dialogue, and real-time intervention practices, the organization advances sector-wide equity because structural inclusion and empowered disruption of harmful norms lead to more sustainable and just capacity building.
- Peer-Led Capacity Building for Nonprofit Consultantsmethodology: peer_learning_communityBy facilitating peer-to-peer and advisor-advisee learning models, the organization strengthens the effectiveness of nonprofit consultants because shared experience and tailored guidance produce deeper professional development than top-down training alone.