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Why Book a Discovery Call? 

A discovery call is YOUR opportunity to tell me about the problems you’re facing in your nonprofit or in your career and see if I’m the right person to help you fix them. 

Discovery calls are for: 

  • Nonprofit executive directors, director-level or C-suite staff, CEOs, founders, or fundraising leaders considering coaching or consulting.  

  • Nonprofit board leaders eager to strengthen their organizations with training, coaching, or consulting. 

  • Nonprofit staff leaders with a challenge (and a budget), aspiring executive directors ready to land a dream role.

Our call won’t be a sales pitch or a free consultation. Instead, it’s a face-to-face conversation about your challenges and goals, and how we might work together. 


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  • During your call, I’ll ask you a series of questions about your challenges and goals. You’ll also get a chance to ask me anything you want about what I do, how I work, and whether my coaching and consulting services might be a good fit for you. We will discuss price, timing, scope, and anything you desire.

  • Picking my brains is free consulting advice. If you just want to pick my brain for an hour (or more), you can book a paid consulting call here. Free Discovery Calls are reserved for those interested in my coaching, consulting, or training services — though many people do leave Discovery Calls with fresh insights about their roles, challenges, and goals. 

  • My time is just as valuable as yours. I’ve saved time on my calendar and it is not a great start to the relationship if you are not punctual. When you book a discovery call to talk about your coaching or consulting needs, it’s a first step in finding the right expert support. Please, honor that commitment by showing up on time. 

  • In your confirmation email and calendar invite, you’ll see a link to reschedule your call. Please try to do so at least 24 hours in advance! 

  • If you don’t show up for your call, I may not book another call with you. My time is as valuable as yours. 

  • I have not been certified by a credentialing organization. I have 30+ years of experience successfully running and leading nonprofit organizations. Certifications may lead some coaches to only use one approach with you, and I prefer to tailor my approach to your needs. Certifications do not make better coaches. Certifications are tools, not qualifications for good coaching. They are just one approach. See this page for my many positive testimonials and case studies.

  • I love that nearly 100% of my clients walk away with tons of ROI and real value. Many are returning clients. That said, no consultant or coach for your nonprofit can guarantee you a certain outcome. Be careful of those who do! I help leaders develop the mindset, toolset, and skillset to be successful. I can promise you that if you are serious about implementing what I teach, you will see results. If your board and staff are resistant, you will not see results.

  • No. I do not work this way. Most fundraising professionals will not work this way.

  • With 30+ years of nonprofit leadership experience, I know what works and what doesn’t. I focus on the fundamentals, not fads. I cut through the BS and give people a shortcut to success without cutting corners. I use instruction, curriculum, coaching, consulting, training, and tools to guide you to success in your organization or your own leadership. My proprietary system, The Fixer Framework, has been built on my life, career, and academic research, and helps you tackle all three pillars of nonprofit leadership (Fundraising, Boards and Executive Leadership.)

Discovery Call Policies

I absolutely love talking to nonprofit leaders about their organizational or leadership challenges and how I can help. If that sounds like you, then please book a call!

However, some people should NOT book a Discovery Call. If you’re trying to sell me something, please don’t book a call. If you’re just looking for free advice, please don’t book a call. Instead, sign up for my next free training. 

Note that if you do book a call but don't show up, I may not schedule another call with you. My time is as valuable as yours.