Our Services

Coaching and consulting to help nonprofits and donors create lasting impact

Our Services

Coaching and consulting to help nonprofits and donors create lasting impact

With more than 20 years in nonprofit and government leadership, Mission Forward provides coaching and consulting to nonprofit leaders and donors in these key areas:

How We Help Leaders & Donors

Strategy and Planning
  • Strategic planning facilitation with clear steps, timelines, and accountability
  • Capital campaign planning and preparedness studies
  • Long-term sustainability through diverse funding sources
Fundraising and Donor Engagement
  • Develop clear, mission-driven fundraising strategies and campaigns
  • Strengthen donor relationships and engagement for long-term support
  • Diversify funding sources and enhance donor retention
Leadership and Governance
  • Board development and governance support
  • Leadership development and evaluation to strengthen capacity
  • Organizational development coaching with ongoing strategy calls and follow-up support
Communications and Storytelling
  • Telling your story in ways that inspire and connect
  • Creating effective fundraising event scripts and appeal letters

What nonprofit leaders discover when they work with Mission Forward

All nonprofit leaders hit quick decision points: Funding ends abruptly. Community needs grow. Staff members are stretched thin.

Something needs to change, but the path forward isn't always clear.

Mission Forward provides leaders with clarity, a compassionate and experienced ear, and practical strategies. I've had the honor of supporting nonprofit leaders and teams at key turning points. While each organization is different, the transformations they describe have a pattern.

From uncertainty...

...to clarity

When organizations first reach out, they are usually wrestling with complex questions.

How do we become financially sustainable?

How do we engage our board?

How do we tell a better story?

How do we adjust to the growing needs?

"Jeff brought a wealth of experience and a thoughtful approach that helped us navigate complex organizational challenges and chart a clear path forward."

Steve Maurice
Executive Director
Catholic Multicultural Center

"Thanks to Jeff's strategic approach, we now have a clear roadmap for growth, stronger community engagement, and sustainable funding strategies."

Sandy Morales
CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County

From uncertainty...

When organizations first reach out, they are usually wrestling with complex questions.

How do we become financially sustainable?

How do we engage our board?

How do we tell a better story?

How do we adjust to the growing needs?

...to clarity

"Jeff brought a wealth of experience and a thoughtful approach that helped us navigate complex organizational challenges and chart a clear path forward."

Steve Maurice
Executive Director
Catholic Multicultural Center

"Thanks to Jeff's strategic approach, we now have a clear roadmap for growth, stronger community engagement, and sustainable funding strategies."

Sandy Morales
CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County

"Without Jeff's help,we wouldn’t have the SMART goals that we do. We work through our plan and will continue to do so for the next three years."

Trista Richards
Business Manager
Monroe Street Arts Center

He made the process smooth and efficient while also taking into account the thoughts and opinions of all of the key stakeholders who would be impacted.

Carey Zawlocki
Director
Monroe Street Arts Center

Every voice matters

When people help build the future, they're much more likely to help achieve it.

Whether facilitating board retreats, staff planning sessions, or community conversations, my role is to help organizations create space where people genuinely listen to one another.

Clients consistently describe that experience.

"Without Jeff's help,we wouldn’t have the SMART goals that we do. We work through our plan and will continue to do so for the next three years."

Trista Richards
Business Manager
Monroe Street Arts Center

He made the process smooth and efficient while also taking into account the thoughts and opinions of all of the key stakeholders who would be impacted.

Carey Zawlocki
Director
Monroe Street Arts Center

Every voice matters

When people help build the future, they're much more likely to help achieve it.

Whether facilitating board retreats, staff planning sessions, or community conversations, my role is to help organizations create space where people genuinely listen to one another.

Clients consistently describe that experience.

Turning strategy into action

This is a successful plan is measured by what happens months or years later. 

What was incredibly helpful to me was the tracking tool Jeff provided, along with guidance for monitoring the progress of our goals and activities.

Jason Beloungy
Executive Director
Access to Independence

Jeff engaged our staff and board in meaningful discussions, ensuring their voices were heard in shaping our direction.

Sandy Morales
CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County
Strategy is important, but it is only the first step on a continued path; focused collaboration and implementation truly changes the trajectory of organizations.

Turning strategy into action

This is a successful plan is measured by what happens months or years later. 

What was incredibly helpful to me was the tracking tool Jeff provided, along with guidance for monitoring the progress of our goals and activities.

Jason Beloungy
Executive Director
Access to Independence

Jeff engaged our staff and board in meaningful discussions, ensuring their voices were heard in shaping our direction.

Sandy Morales
CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County
Strategy is important, but it is only the first step on a continued path; focused collaboration and implementation truly changes the trajectory of organizations.

Building momentum

The most rewarding part of my work is seeing organizations continue to grow long after our engagement has ended.

With his support, we have been successful in rebranding, hiring an Executive Director, preparing for a capital campaign, increasing awareness of this project, and many other things.
 

Sarah Neujahr
Board President
Madison LakeWay Partners

Not only did we get new support and funds in the door immediately, but he helped us launch our own fundraising program that we could enhance and manage on our own.
 

Grant Sovern
Executive Director
Community Immigration Law Center
We help build organizations with greater confidence, stronger leadership, and renewed momentum.

Building momentum

The most rewarding part of my work is seeing organizations continue to grow long after our engagement has ended.

With his support, we have been successful in rebranding, hiring an Executive Director, preparing for a capital campaign, increasing awareness of this project, and many other things.

Sarah Neujahr
Board President
Madison LakeWay Partners

Not only did we get new support and funds in the door immediately, but he helped us launch our own fundraising program that we could enhance and manage on our own.

Grant Sovern
Executive Director
Community Immigration Law Center
We help build organizations with greater confidence, stronger leadership, and renewed momentum.

A trusted partner

With his support, we have been successful in rebranding, hiring an Executive Director, preparing for a capital campaign, increasing awareness of this project, and many other things.

Sarah Neujahr
Board President
Madison LakeWay Partners

A trusted partner

With his support, we have been successful in rebranding, hiring an Executive Director, preparing for a capital campaign, increasing awareness of this project, and many other things.

Sarah Neujahr
Board President
Madison LakeWay Partners

Navigating uncertainty and chaos with creative community collaboration

Every nonprofit faces seasons of uncertainty and chaos. These moments can become turning points.

If your organization is asking difficult questions about strategy, fundraising, board engagement, leadership, or long-term sustainability, I'd welcome the opportunity to learn more about your work.

The right next step isn’t always to come up with the answers yourself. Sometimes it’s engaging with the right partner to help you discover them.

Navigating uncertainty and chaos with creative community collaboration

Every nonprofit faces seasons of uncertainty and chaos. These moments can become turning points.

If your organization is asking difficult questions about strategy, fundraising, board engagement, leadership, or long-term sustainability, I'd welcome the opportunity to learn more about your work.

The right next step isn’t always to come up with the answers yourself. Sometimes it’s engaging with the right partner to help you discover them.

Let's start the conversation.

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