One-to-one consulting
Our flagship service connects you with top nonprofit experts who help you strengthen one area of your organization, from strategy and fundraising to leadership, operations or communications.
Consulting testimonialsFree consulting and coaching for nonprofits
Strong organizations create lasting impact
You can have a powerful idea, a clear mission and dedicated people. But without solid systems, structures and leadership practices, even the best vision will struggle to take root. Capacity building is about developing the internal strength to achieve what you already want to achieve: faster, better and more sustainably.
How we work
You are always in the driver's seat
We're here to listen, support, and make it work for you. You choose the topic you want to work on, the timing that fits your schedule, and the consultant or coach you feel most comfortable with. If you already have a consultant you trust, you can bring them into the platform. We handle the rest.
I love Nonprofit Builder. It's difficult to quantify the value NPB has delivered to our organization in its early stages. The curation of experts by the NPB team when a need arises is extremely helpful.
No time for this?
“I don't have time for this.”
We understand: you're busy running programs, raising funds and leading a team. But investing in your organization is the most strategic way to strengthen your mission. Chances are, you already want to improve your communications, sharpen your strategy or fundraise more effectively.
We connect you with the right experts to make that happen faster, more smoothly and with lasting results. In the end, it saves you time and energy, and gives you tools you'll use for years.
Funded by your foundation
Your funder pays. You get the services for free.
Nonprofit Builder was founded by nonprofit leaders like you, who often struggle to meet payroll and pay the rent, and for whom organizational development, training or coaching are often a luxury. That led to our model. It's the main idea behind Nonprofit Builder, actually!
We also manage the whole process for you, from matching you with the right consultant to preparing the contracts and handling payments. You don't have to negotiate fees or manage logistics. And if things don't work as planned, our support team is very happy to make things right.
Confidential and respectful
What you share stays between you and your expert
All participating funders understand that the purpose of capacity building is to improve what may not be perfect. Still, there's no need to show them your internal weaknesses, so everything we do is confidential. Whether you work with a coach or a consultant, that relationship is private and based on trust.
You'll always review and approve the statement of work before it's shared for funding approval. Nothing happens without your consent.
It's been a gamechanger for us, especially as our limited budget often makes it challenging for us to afford these services ourselves. We have been so happy with the expert consultants that NPB has provided us access to.
The support you can access
Five ways to grow, all tailored to you
Each can be shaped around your goals, timing and experience level, from focused coaching to a longer partnership.
Coaching
Confidential one-to-one partnerships with experienced leadership and organizational coaches who help you reflect, grow and make better decisions.
Coaching testimonialsTraining
Hands-on, interactive programs on strategic planning, leadership, fundraising, advocacy and resilience. Short, practical, immediately useful.
Browse the course catalogueCapacity-building grants
Small, flexible grants for your own ideas, from sabbaticals to pilot projects, retreats or specialized training.
Peer circles and cohorts
Learning communities with organizations facing similar challenges, guided by expert facilitators who create safe spaces for reflection and exchange.
I was overwhelmed, and I'm now better able to sift through the noise and focus on the things that need my attention.
How to access these services
Two ways to get started
Your foundation already works with us
Write to us through the contact form or chat, or talk to your program officer at the foundation. Not sure? Ask us and we'll check.
We don't share a funder yet
If you think one of your funders would be interested in joining, reach out to us too. We'll talk to them and try to bring them on board.
I'm so very happy and grateful to have this service. It's actually near to the best thing a funder has ever given us.