Shelli’s Strengths

Strategic thinking, getting to the core issues, creating practical solutions, and inspiring clients to be stronger than they could have imagined.

Shelli’s Interests

Making organizations potent and impactful.

All aspects of organizational development and how organizations do their work.

Generational cohort data and information and how it applies to nonprofit marketing.

Experience

30 years working with nonprofits; management, technical assistance, and consulting; adjunct faculty in nonprofit management.

Background

• Founded and manages Conservation Impact and Nonprofit Impact for past 14 years.
• Consulted with more than 1,000 nonprofits and public agencies nationwide and in Canada and the Philippines.
• Started and managed two revenue generating enterprises of nonprofit institutions.
• Started and managed Colorado’s fourteen Small Business Development Centers.
• Authored several nonprofit management, marketing, and organizational development articles.
• Invited speaker and trainer at national conferences and leadership institutes.

Education

Master’s of Public Administration with Nonprofit Emphasis, University of Colorado at Denver

Bachelor’s of Arts, Environmental Conservation, University of Colorado at Denver

WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT SHELLI

“Amazing visionary” “Passionate and energetic” “A real pro”

“I am grateful to you for your patience, expertise, and humanity in working with us. It was a life changing experience.”

“Shelli knows her stuff. She understands organizational dynamics and the need for strategic direction, clarity, and commitment to execution, and she is gifted at inspiring and even helping discipline organizations to focus appropriately in order to achieve the desired results.”

Leni’s Strengths

Strategic thinking, critical analysis, practical problem solving, and ecological perspective.

Leni’s Interests

Helping organizations clarify their focus and priorities for greater impact.

Helping clients create sustainable outcomes and organizations.

Creating a more effective conservation community at the local, state, regional, and national scales.

Experience

25 years working with nonprofits; management, consulting, conservation planning, and priority-setting.

Background

• Five years as a consultant to conservation nonprofits and agencies at Conservation Impact.
• Served as manager and scientist of state, regional, and national science programs at The Nature Conservancy for 21 years.
• Managed national teams focused on large-scale conservation planning and partner development with public agencies and nonprofits
• Invited speaker and participant at national conferences

Education

Doctorate in Aquatic Ecology, Michigan State University

Bachelor’s of Arts, Zoology, University of California Berkeley

What Clients Say About Leni

“Insightful” “Knowledgeable” “Helpful”

“We so enjoyed Leni. She was thorough, well-informed, knowledgeable, fluent, and well-prepared. It was a great session. It was more productive than we could have ever imagined.

“So many times I’ve been appreciative for the work you did with us. As we completed our LTA accreditation for submission last month, I often cited the work you did with the Board. Thanks ever so much — and I can’t wait to tell you about the progress we’re making!”

Karen’s Strengths

Strategic thinking, aligning goals and fundraising, connecting with high-level volunteers, and bringing clarity to complex issues and systems.

Karen’s Interests

Helping organizations determine their strategic focus.

Taking the fear out of fundraising.

Understanding how nonprofits use technology to connect with supporters and raise funds.

Experience

15 years working with nonprofits; fundraising, program development, grant making, special events, volunteer and board development.

Background

• Consulted with local, regional, national, and international nonprofits around the country.
• Recruited, trained, and supervised over 500 volunteers filling a wide variety of roles, including high-level board and committee volunteers.
• Developed and implemented 80+ fundraising events for local, state, and national audiences.
• Created comprehensive marketing and donor communication campaigns.
• Invited workshop leader at state and national conferences.

Education

Master’s of Nonprofit Management, with Honors, Regis University

Colorado Trust Fellowship, Class of 1997

Bachelor’s of Arts, Sociology, University of Colorado at Boulder

What Clients Say About Karen

“Focus and guidance” “You keep us on track” “Personable and professional”

“Your feedback really helped to clarify our message and has given us a plan of attack for tomorrow’s fundraising meeting.”

“Thanks so much for a valuable presentation. I’ve had several people comment on what a great presenter you were and how much they gained from it. I was especially pleased to have staff and board working together on mutual concerns.”

Jennifer’s Strengths

Project management, client services, and system and financial administration.

Jennifer’s Interests

Creating effective and efficient systems for small businesses

Creating useful final products for clients

Experience

12 years working with nonprofits; served as director of development and program staff for a statewide conservation organization.

Background

• Raised funds from a variety of sources including government, foundation, and corporate grant funders, corporate sponsors, and individuals.
• Oversaw marketing and communication efforts including newsletters and public relations events.
• Managed statewide referral service connecting volunteers with conservation opportunities with federal, state, local, and nonprofit organizations.
• Created and administered a statewide youth program to engage at-risk youth in outdoor stewardship projects.
• Managed volunteer teams to plan, coordinate, and implement large-scale volunteer projects on Colorado’s public lands.

Education

Bachelor’s of Arts, Psychology and Environmental Biology, University of Colorado at Boulder.

Words Used to Describe Jennifer

“Efficient” “Organized” “Thorough” “Dedicated” “Passionate”