Poorly managed transitions can disrupt organizational effectiveness and service quality, and even put a nonprofit out of business. However, nonprofits that receive proper guidance and support use these periods of change as opportunities for growth and improvements. NGA provides:
The health of your organization depends on effective fundraising and development. We are fundraising experts who partner with our clients to help them strengthen revenue strategies and develop innovative partnerships, so they can grow to meet the demands of our changing world. NGA provides a unique suite of fundraising services, including:
Effective marketing, creative communications, and impactful storytelling that lead to online donations and support for your organization. NGA can provide support with:
NGA consultants to stay up to date on the latest laws and best practices of nonprofit management.
NGA provides a compliance checklist and conducts an organizational assessment for new clients.
NGA has close relationships with subcontractors who can support in areas such as graphic design, to ensure materials and presentations are always clear and maintain a consistent brand.
NGA brings theoretical knowledge from years of academia as well as practical expertise from nearly two decades of executive leadership in the nonprofit sector.
NGA is a virtual company without a lot of overhead costs or strict corporate rules, which saves time, money, and creates a flexible workplace for getting things done.
After working with NGA, clients will often achieve the following results:
Nonprofit Growth Advisors have been catalysts for positive change during a time of leadership transition at PRESENT NOW. Melissa's collaborative approach, coupled with a deep understanding of the nonprofit landscape, has allowed for the development and implementation of tailored strategies that have allowed us to scale and grow our operations according to plan. The impact of the NGA team’s work is evident in all aspects of PRESENT NOW’s operations leading to increased efficiency and expanded programming. Melissa is a wonderful mentor and thought partner who is not only invested in an organization’s success but is also invested in your professional and personal growth.
Nonprofit Growth Advisors gets the job done. My organization, Arts for LA, has collaborated with NGA two times now on two very distinct projects, fundraising, and interim Chief Operations Officer. I've done so because Melissa and her team deliver. They are creative in their solutions, meticulous in their detail management, and trusted partners in the work.
NGA's Founder, Melissa was hired as an Interim Executive Director at Food on Foot, and she steered our ship through some pretty treacherous waters. We were all impressed and grateful for the breadth of skills she displayed with the staff, the board, our donors, and our clients. She conducted an organizational analysis that led to a solid restructuring and reduced annual operating expenses. She deeply cares about helping the population we serve (the unhoused and food insecure of Hollywood) and aside from keeping us steady, she brought new ideas for our programs and is gifted at thinking outside the box. We’ve just begun our Year-End Appeal, and Melissa has already come up with new perspectives on fundraising that are in keeping with our culture.
Maggie joined the Foundation during a tumultuous time of transition. The program was in decline with many broken relationships in the community. Maggie dove in; built a new strategic direction for the program, and engaged a wide variety of community stakeholders and partners. Her vision and excellent relational and people skills led the way to renewed energy and growth. Working together, she helped shape the direction of the Western US programs and set the organization on a positive footing.
NGA takes the following steps to support consulting services:
Melissa guided me and the other SPY volunteers in planning several of my past birthday fundraisers at no cost to the organization or any of us. We got everything donated, including the venue, food, and refreshments. One year, Weezer's River Cuomo and the cast of Orange Is The New Black came out to celebrate and another time, Comedian Whitney Cummings co-hosted the event and pop star Sia attended, which brought even more attention and awareness to the issue of youth homelessness in LA and helped us raise more than $10,000 for Safe Place for Youth. Since then, I've continued to raise funds and awareness for multiple causes, and I understand how to actually support these causes and leverage my network in a meaningful way.
Melissa from NGA came on board as a consultant with LAMP Community (now The People Concern) when the programs were expanding, and the fundraising, comms, and marketing were falling behind. She quickly identified areas with the most growth potential and dove right in. Her efforts helped elevate story-telling, develop content marketing strategies, and greatly improved records management-- all with measurable results; including historic records of online giving and engaging in-person fundraising events. She set the future development team up for success.
Melissa came into our lives when Food on Foot was in a critical situation, with our Board of Directors trying to create a succession plan with a reluctant founder. She was hired as an Interim Executive Director, and she steered our ship through some pretty treacherous waters. We were all impressed and grateful for the breadth of skills she displayed with the staff, the board, our donors, and our clients. She conducted an organizational analysis that led to a solid restructuring and reduced annual operating expenses. She deeply cares about helping the population we serve (the unhoused and food insecure of Hollywood) and aside from keeping us steady, she brought new ideas for our programs and is gifted at thinking outside the box. We’ve just begun our Year-End Appeal, and Melissa has already come up with new perspectives on fundraising that are in keeping with our culture.
