You can… but should you? Wearing both hats often leads to blurred lines, burnout, and stalled growth. Your mission deserves clear leadership. I’ll show you how to build a strong foundation so you can scale with confidence and sanity.

Pro Tip: If you want to grow, you’ve got to let go. Your future board will thank you for setting boundaries now.

If you are the leader of the organization, you should be paid well for the work you do. Leadership compensation isn’t about guilt; it’s about sustainability. I help nonprofit leaders claim their worth and build pay structures that keep your team motivated and your mission thriving.
NOTE: Board members do not get paid.

Pro Tip: Underpaying yourself doesn’t make you noble, it makes your mission unsustainable. Funders expect you to be paid.

Absolutely. Filing your 990 (or 990-EZ) is non-negotiable. It keeps your status intact and builds trust with funders. Skip this, and you risk losing everything you’ve built. I make compliance simple and stress-free so you can focus on impact.

Pro Tip: The IRS doesn't accept “I didn’t know” as an excuse. File your 990 like your future funding depends on it, because it does.

Your project budget is your “mission in action,” usually tied to a specific grant or program. Your annual operating budget is your organization’s north star, covering every cost to keep the lights on and programs running. Mastering both means you stop chasing dollars and start attracting the right dollars.
The board votes on your operating budget once a year, but not your project budgets.

Pro Tip: Project budgets win grants. Operating budgets win the long game. You need both.

Restricted income means the money comes with strings attached. A restricted grant must be used for a specific purpose that’s outlined in a grant contract or MOU, like funding a program, hiring a staffer, or buying supplies. Unrestricted income? That’s the dream, and you can use it wherever it’s needed most. I’ll help you read between the lines of grant agreements, avoid funding confusion, and confidently say “yes” only to the dollars that move your mission forward.

Pro Tip: Not all money is good money. If a grant pulls you off course or drains your team, it’s OK to say no.

Fundraising isn’t begging… it’s inviting. Your board members don’t need to be salespeople; they need to be storytellers and connectors. I teach boards how to leverage their networks without the cringe factor.
Because your network is your net worth.

Pro Tip: Your board doesn’t need to meet with potential funders; they just need to open doors. Teach them to invite, not pitch.

Automate, delegate, and prioritize. And if you’re not using AI, you should be. I’ll show you how to run a lean, mean, mission machine that grows your impact and income without losing your mind.
Need help organizing? Not sure who to hire? Have a post-it party. (I can show you how.)

Pro Tip: Overwhelm isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a red flag. You’re allowed to do less and earn more.

It’s a smaller leadership circle within your board, usually consisting of the officers (board chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer), designed for quick decisions and crisis response. But beware: it can also hijack your governance if left unchecked. I’ll help you set up the right structure, so your board leads powerfully and without power struggles.
Bonus: Ad hoc committees are temporary groups set up to tackle specific projects, like a fundraising event or gala.

Pro Tip: A powerful Executive Committee supports the full board; it doesn’t replace it. Keep the power balanced.