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The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants

By: Natalie Eckdahl MBA
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  • Are you a Nonprofit Consultant pulled between making an impact and running a profitable business? Join Natalie Eckdahl, MBA, on a podcast crafted just for you. With 25 years of diverse experience as a management consultant, market researcher, small business owner and business coach, Natalie shares practical strategies to balance purpose and profit. Through engaging discussions, trainings, and client stories, Natalie covers everything from pricing and proposals to maintaining client boundaries and tackling hiring and leadership hurdles. Her talent for simplifying complex ideas ensures you'll leave each episode with actionable insights to propel your consultancy forward. But it's not all about numbers – Natalie also stresses the importance of mindset and resilience as a small business owner. As a mom of 3 and caregiver, she cherishes time with loved ones. With her guidance, you'll gain the confidence and clarity to overcome obstacles and reach your business goals while creating a fulfilling personal life. Whether you're a seasoned consultant or an accidental entrepreneur, this podcast is your roadmap to success. Tune in and let Natalie help you unlock your full potential as a Nonprofit Consultant – and maybe even skip a step or two along the way.
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  • 09: Subcontractors - Maintaining Profit and Control

    09: Subcontractors - Maintaining Profit and Control
    Jun 3 2024

    Join us in this episode as we provide actionable tips and real-life examples to help you balance fairness to subcontractors while ensuring your business’s success.

    Two critical issues when working with subcontractors is preserving profit and control. We find that nonprofit consultants tend to be overly generous, especially with peers, but this can impact your business’s bottom line and your grip on client relationships.

    The good news? Elizabeth and I are here to share strategies to navigate these challenges. We cover effective rate negotiation, maintaining client control, and handling tough conversations.

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    19 mins
  • 08: How She Empowers Her Team and Wins Grants for Cities with LaKeesha Morris-Moreau

    08: How She Empowers Her Team and Wins Grants for Cities with LaKeesha Morris-Moreau
    May 30 2024

    My client LaKeesha Morris-Moreau is a natural leader and I loved learning more about how she empowers her team. Join us as we chat about how she established BellTower Consulting Group while she was working at a nonprofit and has grown to a team of 7.

    Since we started working together, LaKeesha shifted from offering grant services to any organization to specializing in grant writing and support services primarily for cities. Her team has grown significantly in the last few years, including hiring full time employees.

    You will enjoy LaKeesha’s tranquil and charming personality and her humbleness around her success.

    Connect with LaKeesha on LinkedIn

    Visit LaKeesha’s Consulting Website

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    43 mins
  • 07: Scope Creep with Nonprofit Clients

    07: Scope Creep with Nonprofit Clients
    May 27 2024

    One of the most universal issues Nonprofit Consultants face is Scope Creep. This is when clients ask you to do tasks and projects beyond your original work agreement (assuming you have one 😬).

    There are ways to prevent scope creep from the beginning of an engagement and also ways to change course if you are already knee deep in projects you never intended to say yes to, but already did.

    🎉 The good news is that we LOVE helping clients through this and to maintain boundaries in relationships with clients.

    Join my colleague Elizabeth Cook and I talk as we cover how to set boundaries, how establishing policies makes things easier, and how to handle difficult conversations with clients.

    If you're seeking valuable tips to maintain a sustainable business while serving your mission, you won't want to miss this episode!

    📋 Grab our guide on the 5 Mistakes Even the Smartest Consultants Make.

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    25 mins
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