Nonprofit Support Consultants
Consultants are listed alphabetically by company name.
If they speak a language other than English, it is noted.
Please note you are not limited to this list of consultants. You are responsible for choosing and vetting any consultant, whether they are on this list or not. This is simply a list of consultants our clients have used in the past.
Brushy Fork Leadership Institute Point Person: Jacqueline Corum (she/her) https://www.berea.edu/brushy-fork-institute/ corumj@berea.edu 859/985-3858 Based in Berea, KY Chris Handberg Consulting Point Person: Chris Handberg (he/his) https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-handberg-49312925/ christopherhandberg@gmail.com 317/437-0785 Based in Indianapolis, IN Optional description from consultant: For over 15 years, Chris Handberg has served the community through building partnerships, achieving fundraising goals, developing curriculum and facilitating strategic planning with key stakeholders while focusing on authentic diversity. Focuses: Nonprofit Support; Facilitation; Project Management; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Social Enterprise Support; Human Resources. Clear Creek Creative Point Person: Carrie Brunk (she/her) Other consultant: Bob Martin clearcreekcreative.net cb@clearcreekcreative.net 606/256-0796 Based in Disputanta, KY Focuses: Coaching / Leadership / Facilitation Support; Facilitation; Nonprofit Support; Arts Business Creative Disruptors Point Person: Barbara Wyckoff (she/her) http://createdisruptors.com/ Barbara@creativedisruptors.com 301/367-2406 ENTREP/Schutters & Associates Point Person: Bill Schutters (he/ him) Other consultant: Norm Desmarais, Bobby Clark www.entrep.net b.schutters@entrep.net 859/806-8258 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: During my experiences as an entrepreneur, I have formed and operated six businesses in diverse industries; apparel manufacturing, retail interior decorating and furnishings, a national music camp organization, stretch limousine. Gearhart Consulting, LLC Point Person: Amanda Gearhart (she/her) www.peacelovewebhost.com argrt00@gmail.com 606-879-1281 Based in Eubank, KY Optional description from consultant: Amanda Gearhart is an information and technology professional with 20+ years of experience in leadership, management, and community building in government entities and non-profit organizations. She is an experienced facilitator and project manager dedicated to helping non-profit organizations research, plan, implement, measure, and report on projects, strategic planning, and community initiatives. Amanda is passionate about helping creators, small businesses, non-profits, and libraries with their technology needs. She primarily provides website development and hosting in WordPress but can build on most popular platforms. From basic troubleshooting- “Why isn’t this printer working?”- to training you or your staff to manage your daily tech needs, she’ll work with you to provide the best solutions to develop and grow your brand. Website Review, Redesigns, and new setup, Webhosting, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Software Implementation and migration, Quickbooks, Google Ads, Content Development, WordPress, Library Automation Systems Focuses: Marketing; Analytics; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; SEO; Social Media; Web Design; Operations; Customer Service; IT; Business Consulting; Facilitation; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Strategic Planning Judy Sizemore (she/her) jsizemore48@outlook.com 606/493-7052 Based in KY Kentucky Center for Agriculture & Rural Development (KCARD) Point Person: Brent Lackey (he/him) Other consultants at KCARD: Spencer Guinn, Myrisa Christy, Ali Hulett, Terryn Varney, Maddie Grider, Ali Kerr www.kcard.info blackey@kcard.info 859/550-3972 Based in Elizabethtown, KY Optional description from consultant: KCARD is a nonprofit organization established to facilitate agricultural and rural business development in Kentucky. We provide educational opportunities, technical assistance, and business support services to new and existing agribusinesses. Focuses: Facilitation; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Agricultural businesses and cooperatives; Business Consulting; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Market Analysis; Social Media; Facilities Lee Ann Weinberg and Associates Consulting LLC Point Person: Lee Ann Weinberg (she/her/hers) lee@leeannweinberg.com (205) 266-0283 Based in Louisville, KY Focuses: Business (General); Operations; Non Profit Fund Development, Governance, Grant Writing, Organizational Assessments; Business Consulting; Non-Profit Support; Project Management; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Social media; Operations and organizational structure Melissa Vermillion Point Person: Melissa Vermillion (she/her/hers) msvermillion2017@gmail.com 606-854-1334 Based in Hazard, KY Optional description from consultant: Grant Writing Consultant and Trainer. Grant Writing Coach. Specializes in teaching and coaching organizations how to become grant ready, be competitive in the grant writing process, and how to manage projects after the award. Experience with Federal Grants, including ARC, EDA, ED, USDA, DOL. Experience with private foundations. Secured over $35 million in last 13 years. Focuses: Non-Profit Support; Strategic Planning; Project Management; Business Consulting; Social Enterprise Support; Nigro Leadership & Teamwork Programs, LLC Point Person: Mark Nigro (he/him) marknigroleadership.com mjnigro04@gmail.com 859/868-8985 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: Serving groups, organizations and individuals with impactful leadership, teamwork, and softskill programs. Whether delivered in person or using virtual technology, thematic workshops are designed in collaboration with the client to enhance camaraderie, strengthen teamwork, and energize collaboration. All programs feature individual reflection, group activities, and structured discussions focused to meet client objectives. Over 25 years of training and development experience serving higher education, community groups, nonprofit groups and organizations. The approach is collaborative, constructive, and engaging. Focuses: Group Cohesion, Effectiveness, Soft Skills, Strengths-based Leadership; Facilitation; Nonprofit Support; Workshops; Strategic Planning; Leadership and Teamwork skills, including Strengths Based Leadership, Team Building, Supervision, Communication, Conflict Management, Time Management, Motivation, Effective Decision Making, Delegation, Exploring Identity; Human Resources. Reister Nonprofit Solutions Point Person: Jennifer Reister (she/her) Jennifer.reister@gmail.com 317/778-0449 Based in Indianapolis, IN Optional description from consultant: Accomplished professional offering 19+ years of experience leading key growth initiatives across multiple sectors and organizations. Known as an expert in delivering innovative, dependable, and equitable solutions and strategies that streamline organizations processes with a focus on organizational leadership, program development, relationship management, professional development, change management, quality data-guided strategies and partner engagement. Effective, accountable, and direct with a proven progressive career reflecting strong leadership experience that build and leads highly motivated teams that deliver on mission-driven objectives. Highly praised for work ethic, accountability, problem-solving and communication skills, and successful delivery of work. CORE COMPETENCIES: Relationship Cultivation & Management; Program Development, Management & Evaluation; Grant/Foundation Proposal Research, Writing & Evaluation; Project Development, Management & Evaluation; Leadership & Professional Development; Community Engagement & Action; Curriculum Development & Facilitation; Change Management & Team Building; Program Evaluation & Data; Fostering Inclusive, Innovative & Equitable Spaces; Staff Training & Development; Policy & Procedure Development. Focuses: Programming; Strategic Planning; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Facilitation; Workshops Servonta, LLC Point Person: Jonathan Beatty www.servonta.com jonathan@servonta.com 859-684-2507 Based in Louisville, KY Optional description from consultant: Servonta's mission is to help nonprofit leaders and small business owners understand their numbers and utilize insightful data to grow Focuses: Accounting/Financing; Business Consulting; Nonprofit Support; Social Enterprise Support; Workshops Sponsorship Plus Point Person: Parker Harrington (she/her) parker@sponsorshipplus.com 716/565-6900 TVS Consulting Point Person: Terry Salyer (he/him) terry.salyer14@gmail.com 606/367-3839 Based in Salyersville, KY Optional description from consultant: Professional Business Development Executive Focuses: Facilitation; Financing; Manufacturing; Nonprofit Support; Project Management; Restaurants; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Analytics; Logo; Market Analysis; Print; Social Media; Video Production; Digital Marketing; Customer Service; Facilities; Human Resources Vision Granted Point Person: Ruthie Caldwell (she/her) Other consultants: Tim Caldwell, Rhea Carter, Merrisah Gouchenour https://visiongranted.com 606/879-1111 Based in Harold, KY Optional description from consultant: Certified project manager helping organizations research, plan, implement, measure, and report on projects. Also a grant writer and technical report writer. Focuses: Grant Writing; Facilitation; Project Management; Social Enterprise Support; Workshops Wright Venture Services Point Person: Paul Wright (he/him) Other consultant: Maria Wright (she/her) wvscourses.com paul@wrightventureservices.com 859/893-1977 Based in Berea, KY Optional description from consultant: Specialty in financing, strategy, leadership. Focuses: Facilitation; Financing; Nonprofit Support; Social Enterprise Support; Strategic Planning; Workshops; Digital Marketing; E-Commerce; Social Media; Video Production; Web Design;
