Business Directory


The SVCN Business Directory is a database of consultants and businesses who offer services to nonprofit organizations.

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Understanding Our Directory: Consultants vs. Business Services

When navigating our directory, here is how we distinguish between "Consultants" and "Business Services" to find the ideal support for your nonprofit's needs.

Consultants: These are individuals or small groups specializing in deep, personalized expertise to solve specific challenges. Consultants work closely with your team, offering flexible, bespoke solutions that are ideal for strategic advice, operational improvements, or technical projects. They're best suited for organizations needing targeted, expert guidance to enhance specific areas of their operations or strategy.
Business Services: Provided by larger firms, these services are essential for comprehensive support across broader aspects of nonprofit management. This category includes a range of structured services from financial management and legal compliance to IT support and large-scale marketing. Business Services are crucial for nonprofits looking for robust, professional backing in fundamental operations, offering reliability and a wide scope of support.

ALF Insights, ALFSV

Consultant
Board Development & Governance
Coaching & Leadership Development
Jenny
Niklaus
San Jose

ALF Insights (ALFI) is committed to bringing groups of people together in spaces of productive tension in order to build deeper relationships that lead to the creation of powerful community impact. As an experienced convener of cross sector leaders, ALFI has the ability to emerge new frameworks for how an organization manages change and embraces dynamic processes that use tension as a vehicle to bring your work to the next level.

ALF Insights (ALFI) knows, through its many years of working with diverse groups, that the creation and maintenance of relationships is critical for the success of any working group. The ability for members to authentically share their personal and professional value propositions, take risks and to seek common ground, is inherently connected to the quality of relationships within the team. Our goal is to design a highly personalized program that will move both relationships and impact forward. It is important to note that generative social-impact groups are a picture of evolving social relationships AND a robust platform for sustained production and impact. The process of learning, creating, implementing, evaluating and iterating should become a cultural norm for an organization or network. When this process is built into the day to day ethos of an organization, it allows for growth, flexibility, nimbleness and responsiveness to the needs of employees, those served and the larger community.
Our Vision: We envision a community of served clients that have become impactful leaders through their ability to foster:
- Emotionally intelligent leadership that creates high functioning organizational culture
- Quality decision making processes that leads to better results and outcomes
- Clear, strategic thinking that brings forth innovative service models
- Productive dialogues that support organizational strategy and innovation

Our Mission: ALFI creates spaces of productive tension that maximize growth, mitigate harm and leverage the development of strategic opportunities.

Our Values
- Belonging and Relationships: We seek to curate spaces that promote inclusion, intentionality, empathy  and grace.
- Tension and Growth: We embrace tension as a leverage point for interpersonal and strategic growth. We foster learning environments that support progress over perfection and celebrate learning through curiosity.
- Innovation & Impact: We seek to provide clear processes that spark innovation and move forward an organization’s strategic goals.

C. Mathis Digital

Consultant
English
Web Design & Development
Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
English
Cameron
Mathis
Sacramento, CA

From designing and building your website to helping you improve and manage it over time, I’m here as your go-to partner for all things web. I’ve spent years leading digital projects—working with creative teams, developers, and clients to launch sites that not only look great but work for the businesses behind them. Along the way, I’ve delivered web based projects for brands like BumbleBee Seafoods, Clif Bar, Zeiss, and Clorox.

Now, I work directly with business owners, founders, and in-house teams who need someone reliable to guide and execute their web projects. Whether you're starting from scratch, refreshing an outdated site, or just need help making ongoing improvements, I bring the strategy, design sense, and technical know-how to move things forward with clarity and confidence.

My job is to make the process efficient and straightforward. I’ll help you understand what your site really needs, then build it to grow with your business through a trusted and collaborative approach.

I also work in close partnership with Axes Agency, bringing added depth in creative direction, content strategy, and brand development when needed.

If you're looking for a trusted partner who gets the big picture and cares about your success, let’s chat! cameron@axesagency.com

Executive Human Resources

Consultant
English
Coaching & Leadership Development
Legal & Mediation Services
English
Karen
Elkins Cohen
Albany, CA
After more than 20 years of progressively complex human resources experience, Karen left the world of in-house leadership to become an independent human resources and organization development consultant for startups and organizations needing outside expertise or fractional support. Karen focuses on strategically building HR infrastructure for equity and is especially skilled in performance management, including designing tailored exit strategies for those who no longer fit business objectives. Karen has a master’s degree in organization development, the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, and taught “Introduction to Human Capital Analytics” for the University of California-Berkeley Extension’s Human Resources Certificate. Specialties include: - Succession planning - “Addition by subtraction,” strengthening teams by selective offboarding - Developing equitable human resources policies and procedures for organizations focused on diversity and inclusion - Organization structure alignment to mission and vision - Affirmative Action and EEO compliance

Facente Consulting

Consultant
English, Spanish
Event Planning, Management & Facilitation
Program Design & Impact Evaluation
Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
English, Spanish
Dara
Geckeler
El Cerrito, CA
Facente Consulting's mission is to support our clients to improve health and wellness by helping them understand, implement, and tell their story. To that end, we provide a wide range of consulting services, including strategic planning, program evaluation, needs assessment, facilitation, qualitative research, and quantitative data analysis, largely but not exclusively in the area public health. We have extensive experience working with nonprofit community-based organizations and their funders, assisting them in various ways achieve to make a positive impact on the communities they reach and serve. We strive to be radically helpful to our clients by listening with humility and being human-centered in our work and the design of our products. We do not deliver "canned" services; every project requires an approach that is tailored to the unique needs and challenges at hand, and is specific to the context in which the nonprofit is operating.

Gadda Hendrix Consulting, LLC

Consultant
English
Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
Advocacy, Policy & Grassroots Organizing
Coaching & Leadership Development
English
Monica
Hendrix
Rescue, CA

GHC is not your typical consulting firm — we are a trusted, strategic partner deeply attuned to the unique landscape of Health & Human Services. Our specialized expertise in behavioral health, social services, foster care, healthcare, county governments, education, and managed care allows us to provide precise, effective solutions tailored to the realities your organization faces.

Through our systems-thinking approach, strategic insights, and hands-on support, we guide mission-driven organizations beyond short-term fixes, equipping them with the tools to create lasting impact, resilience, and sustained success.

Our mission is to empower Health & Human Services organizations to transcend survival mode and truly thrive. By embracing a systems-based, people-first approach, we deliver sustainable strategies that build resilience, inspire growth, and foster impactful leadership.

Groundwork Social Sector Consulting

Consultant
Board Governance / Planning
Events & Retreats Planning / Facilitation
Joe
Herrity
San Jose
We believe in people with wild ideas and fire in the belly. We want to know what you're trying to accomplish and help you get there. We think the groundwork for big ideas begins with three simple questions: Do you have the relationships you need? Do you have the data you need? Do you have the capacity you need? ​ Groundwork Social Sector Consulting is a design & development partner to leaders, organizations, and initiatives seeking to move beyond well-understood or status quo efforts. We are a boutique shop able to quickly plug in and flexibly tackle a wide array of projects for nonprofits, public agencies, collective impact initiatives, and philanthropy. While we are particularly focused on inclusive economic mobility, including whether and how systems are structured to reliably produce equitable economic opportunities and outcomes, we are excited by many types of projects. Let us tackle your market research, your partnership cultivation, your community needs assessment, your feasibility testing, your pilot design and development, and more. We have 35 years on the ground in Silicon Valley's social sector, pushing at the cutting edge of systems alignment and what works for multiply-marginalized youth and young adults, ready to deploy in service of your wild ideas.

Helping People Help

Consultant
English, Spanish
Board Governance / Planning
Coaching
English, Spanish
Darian
Rodriguez Heyman
Orinda, CA
Darian Rodriguez Heyman is an accomplished nonprofit consultant, social entrepreneur, philanthropic advisor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. For over two decades, he has supported mission-led leaders and organizations with fundraising, board, and strategy work—increasingly including leveraging AI—through his boutique consultancy, “Helping People Help,” where he hand-picks experts for customized consulting teams based on the unique needs of his clients. That built on his five-year tenure as Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation, where he founded their hugely popular Nonprofit Boot Camp and grew it to the largest nonprofit gathering in San Francisco Bay Area history after only one year. He has supported social impact initiatives in Silicon Valley, like The Big Lift, a coordinated effort to support San Mateo County students to achieve reading proficiency by the end of third grade. In addition to supporting nonprofits with strategic planning, board governance, fundraising, and responsible AI adoption, Heyman provides personal executive coaching to chief executives of nonprofits, philanthropists, grantmakers, and mission-led companies. His style is rooted in what he’s heard mission-led leaders need more than anything else: tactical, practical tips and tools. He is passionate about capacity building, especially when it comes to emerging leaders and leaders of color. Beyond his coaching and consulting practice, he is also an active thought leader in social impact. In addition to keynoting alongside Steve Wozniak, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and Ralph Nader, he authored the best-selling Nonprofit Fundraising 101 and edited the best-selling Nonprofit Management 101 (now in second edition, with a new foreword from CNN’s Van Jones), which has been hailed as the bible of nonprofit leadership. His next book, AI for Nonprofits, featuring practical tips and tools from 55 industry experts, is coming out soon! Heyman is a bi-racial, cis-man, husband, father, and animal-lover.

Impact Launch

Consulant
English, Spanish
Board Development & Governance
Event Planning, Management & Facilitation
English, Spanish
Megan
Joseph
San Francisco
Impact Launch is a collective of 8 experienced nonprofit and local government professionals committed to supporting individuals, teams and collaboratives to work more effectively for equitable and sustainable outcomes. We each have well over a decade of hands on experience within nonprofits and community based organizations. We each have trained extensively with Dr. Monica Sharma, author of Radical Transformational Leadership and former Director of Leadership and Capacity Development for the United Nations. Her framework for creating equitable results has produced measurable outcomes across the globe. ​ We bring this unique hands-on experience and expertise to the field of leadership development, strategic planning, organizational development and collaboration for organizational and community change on issues such as racial equity, economic opportunity, workforce development, housing & homelessness, criminal justice, behavioral health and more. We have worked with many dozens of community based organizations in the Bay Area and beyond, completing strategic plans, leadership development, program design frameworks, board development, training and more.

Jessica Eastman Stewart, LLC

Consultant
English
Coaching & Leadership Development
English
Jessica
Eastman Stewart
Brentwood
Jessica Eastman Stewart, with over 20 years of experience and as a former nonprofit Executive Director, transforms how nonprofit teams operate, helping mission-driven leaders create organizational systems that maximize their impact while preventing burnout. Through experiential workshops tailored specifically for the nonprofit sector, Jessica guides teams to develop professional systems that enhance productivity while honoring work-life boundaries—because changing the world shouldn't come at the expense of your team's wellbeing. Drawing from her expertise featured in Forbes and Woman's Day, Jessica's practical approach helps nonprofit teams overcome the unique organizational challenges faced when resources are limited but ambitions are vast. Teams leave her workshops with implementable systems for: - Strategic prioritization in high-demand environments - Sustainable productivity practices that prevent staff burnout - Communication frameworks that reduce email overload - Meeting structures that respect everyone's time and contributions - Personal organization techniques that support work-life harmony Jessica believes that the most effective nonprofit leadership happens when teams experience both productivity AND joy in their work. Is your nonprofit team ready to amplify your impact through intentional organization? Jessica's workshops deliver tangible results that serve both your mission and the people behind it.

Kooltura Marketing

Consultant
English, Spanish
Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
English, Spanish
Omar
Rodriguez
San Jose

— We are a MARKETING and BRANDING cultural agency.

Our mission is to amplify community, and human experiences by developing innovative and culturally driven marketing/branding solutions.

Over the past 15 years, we have cultivated meaningful partnerships and engaged deeply with local non-profit organizations and community members, which have played a pivotal role in our growth and impact. Our focus has been on creating opportunities and services that bring community members together to celebrate heritage and culture.

Why Kooltura?
Wrap-around services that adapt to your internal team needs
Culturally relevant, community-centered approach
Strong portfolio of successful public campaigns
Flexible, transparent pricing

Services:
Strategy & Consulting
Marketing & Communications Strategy Development
Cultural Marketing & Community Engagement Strategy
Brand Positioning & Messaging Development
Audience & Market Research (culturally focused)

Campaign Planning & Execution
Media Buying Strategy (Digital, Print, Radio, Outdoor)
Branding & Creative Development
Brand Identity Development (Logo, Colors, Fonts, Voice)

Brand Guidelines Creation
Visual Storytelling & Narrative Development
Campaign Creative Concept & Design
Collateral Design (Flyers, Brochures, Annual Reports)

Digital Marketing Services
Social Media Management & Growth Strategy
Paid Media Campaigns (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google, Print)
Graphic Design (Static, Animated, Digital & Print)
Social Media Content Creation (Visual + Written)
Email Marketing Campaigns
Bilingual Campaigns (English/Spanish

Media & Public Relations
Press Release Writing & Distribution
Media Relations & Interview Coordination
Media Outreach to Multicultural Outlets

L Corsiglia Consulting

Consultant
English
Advocacy, Policy & Grassroots Organizing
Program Design & Impact Evaluation
English
Leslye
Corsiglia
San Jose, California

L Corsiglia Consulting is a one-person shop. Leslye has a background in housing and homelessness, though she led a nonprofit C3 and C4 organization and has experience in nonprofit organizational issues and strategy that transcend housing. She provides consulting services and expert advice and strategy to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and organizations working on housing solutions. She also assists in the development and evaluation of affordable housing policy, program development, and legislation. Leslye has been instrumental in the formation of multiple nonprofits, including the California Housing Partnership Corporation, Destination: Home, and SV@Home/SV@Home Action Fund. Recent projects include:

- Development of the Bay Area Housing Finance Agency (BAHFA) Business Plan
- Development of the San Diego County Housing Blueprint
- Development of the City of Oakland’s Housing and Homelessness Roadmap and Reorganization Plan
- Strategy and Organizational Advice for the Casita Coalition Strategic Plan
- Strategy and Programmatic Support for the David and Lucille Packard Foundation California Initiative
- Strategic Advice and Research on Homeless Response for the Santa Clara Valley Water District
- Strategy, Research, and Support to LeSar Development Consultants/LeSar Holdings LLC
- Multiple Policy and Research Projects for the Terner Center for Housing Innovation/Terner Labs
- Evaluation of Residential Development Project Feasibility for the City of Palo Alto
-       Organizational Support and Guidance for a New Nonprofit Start-Up

M Luna Consulting

Consultant
Spanish
Advocacy, Policy & Grassroots Organizing
Coaching & Leadership Development
Spanish
Melissa
Albarenga
Oakland

Meet Melissa
Melissa is a respected and experienced professional certified coach with a career spanning over 12 years. She is a dynamic and accomplished leader who has dedicated her career to guiding other leaders and teams, fostering strategic partnerships within the public education and community sectors. Providing one-on-one guidance, leading professional development, and team coaching to help others grow and succeed is her passion.



She is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a focus on Community Mental Health, further deepening her commitment to supporting both individuals and communities in achieving mental well-being and realizing their unique potential. Whether working with individuals, teams, or entire organizations, Melissa guides her clients toward impacting the world around them positively.

Non-Profit Stories

Consultant
Advocacy / Policy
Fundraising / Development
Marketing / Digital Marketing
Sharad
Gupta
San Jose
Non-Profit Stories Inc. (501(c)(3)) is a dedicated non-profit organization founded with the vision of sharing and amplifying the impactful narratives of various charitable and humanitarian efforts around the world. Established in 2023, we aim to raise awareness and inspire action through powerful storytelling. We collaborate with a wide range of non-profit organizations, giving a voice to those making a difference in their communities. Our team, comprising passionate storytellers, filmmakers, and activists, is committed to shedding light on important causes and driving positive change globally.

Strickland Strategies

Consultant
English
Board Development & Governance
Coaching & Leadership Development
English
Lisa
Breen Strickland
Los Osos, CA

Lisa founded Strickland Strategies to bridge a critical gap in the nonprofit sector, combining her extensive expertise in executive leadership and fund development to strengthen the organizations she serves. With a clear, no-nonsense approach, Lisa empowers nonprofit boards and staff to navigate complex challenges through collaborative leadership and sustainable fundraising strategies.

With nearly two decades of consulting experience, Lisa has worked with dozens of nonprofits, equipping them with the tools to fulfill their missions and maximize their impact. Her firm specializes in coaching, board development retreats, strategic planning, succession planning, interim development director services, and fund development planning and implementation.

Before launching her firm, Lisa held executive leadership roles at Fresh Lifelines for Youth, the Bill Wilson Center, and the Support Network for Battered Women. Her career has been dedicated to serving organizations that support society’s most vulnerable populations, including survivors of domestic violence, individuals experiencing homelessness, and at-risk youth.

Since relocating to the Central Coast, Lisa has continued her commitment to the nonprofit community, working with organizations such as R.A.C.E. Matters, Spokes, Lumina Alliance, and SLO Botanical Garden.
Lisa lives in Los Osos with her husband, Scott, and their three beloved dogs—Finn, Fergus, and Sage. And be warned: if you sit still long enough, she will absolutely share an abundance of photos of her adorable grandnieces.

Venture Leadership Collective

Consultant
Board Development & Governance
Coaching & Leadership Development
Shelby
De La Ossa
Mountain View, CA
Established in 2015, as a woman-owned and BIPOC-led organization, Venture Leadership Collective (VLC) represents a group of strategic-minded practitioners and deep thinkers dedicated to greater equity and justice through frontline nonprofit partnership. We have successfully partnered with over 180 nonprofits, schools, municipalities, philanthropies, and for-profit organizations across 16+ states. VLC’s mission is to elevate the nonprofit sector through a collective of executive nonprofit practitioners that provide impact focused practice, added bandwidth, and applied expertise – all in service of closing gaps of inequity. By connecting vision and mission with operational clarity and intentionality, VLC guides organizations through the complex systems hindering your organizational desires for greater impact, and work together towards building a more operationally efficient institution. Through a number of tailored services, VLC offers a partnership that is invested in your organization and that works together to create new models, implement targeted programs, and handle existing workloads. Learn more: https://ventureleader.org/

meganfluke.org

Consultant
Board Development & Governance
Coaching & Leadership Development
Event Planning, Management & Facilitation
Megan
Fluke
San Jose CA
As a former Executive Director, I'm on a mission to prevent nonprofit leaders from experiencing isolation and burn out. My journey has led me to understand the unique challenges faced by those at the helm of mission-driven organizations. Nonprofits and their leaders are critical to the fabric of our society. They tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time, from social justice to environmental protection, often with limited resources and immense pressure. The passion, dedication, and resilience of nonprofit leaders drive positive change in our communities and beyond. Their work not only addresses immediate needs but also shapes a better future for all of us. That's why supporting these leaders and organizations is not just beneficial—it's essential for the health and progress of our society. During my ten-year tenure as the Executive Director of Green Foothills, I worked alongside a brilliant team to achieve significant milestones, including protecting 7,400 acres of open space and farmland in Coyote Valley. While our work received recognition and we had an incredibly dedicated community of staff, volunteers, and supporters, I also experienced firsthand the isolation and overwhelming workload that many nonprofit leaders face. This realization led me to launch my consulting and leadership coaching business in 2023. I offer tailored services designed to help nonprofit Executive Directors, leaders, and boards overcome isolation, manage overwhelming workloads, and lead their organizations more effectively. My approach combines a focus on the big picture with meticulous attention to detail. I provide a unique blend of social support, strategic thought partnership, and hands-on assistance. Unlike traditional executive coaching, my services are practical and holistic, addressing both personal growth and organizational health. ​ I offer several key services: - Executive Director Mastery and Balance: Helping executive directors increase confidence, improve decision-making, and enhance job satisfaction. - Leadership Coaching and Mental Fitness Training: Assisting leaders in overcoming personal and professional challenges, reducing mental blocks, and aligning with their core values and life purpose. - Organizational Health Assessment and Implementation: Conducting comprehensive evaluations to enhance operational effectiveness, governance, and program impact. - Strategic Planning and Implementation: Facilitating inclusive processes to create clear, actionable plans that drive long-term sustainability. - Leadership Transition and Interim Support: Ensuring smooth operations and stability during leadership changes. Program Development and Grant Writing: Aligning programs with organizational missions and funder priorities to increase impact and success. My expertise spans governance, fundraising, coalition building, advocacy, coaching, program development, tribal collaboration, human resources, and more. I bring this wealth of experience to every organization I serve. Whether you're a new leader finding your footing, a seasoned pro concerned about burnout, or an organization navigating change, I'm here to be your ally and strategic partner. Together, we'll work on both organizational health and personal growth, making your leadership journey more effective, sustainable, and fulfilling. Let's talk about your vision and explore how we can create positive change together. I'm excited to learn about your challenges and aspirations, and to support you in making a lasting impact.

rcw consulting

Consultant
English
Human Resources & People Management
English
Ruby
Cymrot-Wu
Albany, CA

At rcw consulting, we understand the intricate nature of building responsive organizations in a changing world. We are dedicated to providing expert support, customized solutions, and horsepower for your internal team to address your most complex workforce challenges.

Whether you're navigating issues related to growth, compensation, employee engagement, or organizational efficiency, we are here to guide you through the process. Our values-based approach allows us to develop strategies that align with your objectives and deliver impactful results.

Subject Matter Expertise
rcw consulting provides project-based or ongoing HR consultative services including, but not limited to:
- interim or Fractional HR leadership
- technology vetting & implementation
- advising on acute People-related issues

Organizational Development
rcw consulting provides organizational efficiency and scalability consultative services including, but not limited to:
- change management strategy
- compensation & total rewards
- internal communications

Practitioner Development
rcw consulting provides skill development coaching and training for your current People practitioners, including, but not limited to:
- talent management best practices
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
- preparing for the Future of Work

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