CONSULTANTS

C4 CONSULTANTS

 C4 Consultants are members of the Chester County Consultants Collaborative, dedicated to high quality services to Chester County nonprofits.  Members provide monthly trainings at the Community Foundation, annual trainings at the Board of Trustee Institute, and facilitate peer groups and giving circles. Members also provide high quality consulting services independently, on a fee-for-service basis.
Chaya Scott Consulting, LLC Chaya Scott, Chief Aspiration Officer
Training & Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Meeting facilitation & Workshop Development, Employee Engagement, Public Speaking, Community Engagement & Coalition Building, Program Design & Implementation.
 Countryside Consulting, Inc.  Louise Schorn Smith, CPA, President
Accounting services for nonprofit organizations and finance advisors to top management.  Staff accountants with accounting degrees and professional certifications serve as contracted part-time bookkeepers, accountants, controllers and chief financial officers.
JPS Fundraising  Joan P. Snyder, Principal
Grant writing, publications, newsletters, feature stories
 Just In Time! Communications  Donna H. Melton, Principal
Strategic planning, organizational marketing, brand development, copy-writing, graphic designer.
 Krystine Sipple Consulting  Krystine Sipple, CFRE
Leadership training, planning, fundraising & promotion, to move small nonprofit organizations to the “next level”
The Leland Leadership Group, LLC  Pamela Leland, PhD
Working with nonprofit and philanthropic leaders to build capacity and strengthen your impact and achievement.
LKR GRANT SOLUTIONS LeeAnn Riloff, CFRE
Offering grant proposal and report planning, writing, and organization, as well as grant prospecting and development planning services;  leeann@lkrgrantsolutions.com
Phillips Philanthropy AdvisorsEliza Phillips, Founder
Individual coaching, retreats, and generational planning with family foundation clients.
Nonprofit development audits, fundraising feasibility studies, comprehensive campaign design and consulting; strategic planning; board and staff training.
The Stamm ConsultancySonia J. Stamm, Principal
Board development, governance, e-governance; executive search, leadership transition and succession, employee selection; group facilitation and training; leadership development; organizational effectiveness.
Stanek Associates, LLCNoel M. Stanek and Robert V. Stanek, Co-Founders and Principals
Strategic direction, governance, programs/operations, finance/resources, leadership coaching/development, philanthropy/marketing and community positioning & presence.
Strategy Arts Elizabeth Guman, Director of Nonprofit Services
Strategic planning, organizational change, program evaluation, collective impact, meeting facilitation.
Sylvia/Carter and Associates Corrine Sylvia, CFRE & Connie Carter, CFRE, Principals
Fundraising feasibility studies and campaign management, resource development program assessment, annual campaigns, major gift development, grant proposal writing; board development, communications.
William D. Pugh & AssociatesWilliam D. Pugh, CFRE, Principal
Fundraising feasibility studies and campaign management, resource development program assessment, major gift development, strategic planning.

DEI (DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION) CONSULTANTS

Here is a list of consultants who have been referred to the Chester County Community Foundation for diversity, equity, and inclusion training. Consultants who specialize in arts and culture organizations are highlighted yellow

To add or edit consultants to this list, please email Jamison Ludgate at jamison@chescocf.org.

ADDITIONAL CONSULTANTS & CAPACITY BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS

ACCOUNTING/FINANCE
J.M. Bartholomew & Co
Bookminders
Community Accountants
H&S Business Partners
The Nonprofit Finance Fund
Your Part-Time Controller

INFO TECHNOLOGY
Lionfield Technology Solutions
Pegasus Technologies
Plain English Technology Services
TeamLogic IT
Tech Impact PA
Tech Soup

FUNDRAISING
Farr Associates Consulting Case statements, annual giving, major gift giving, prospect research, planned giving
Jan Grieff Research Associates Prospect identification and research
MacIntyre Associates Fundraising strategies, organizational assessment, strategic planning
Giveffect Online platform that helps host successful virtual events and increase online fundraising revenue
OneCause Event & online fundraising service; offers online giving, event management, mobile bidding, and peer-to-peer fundraising for nonprofit organizations of all sizes

GRANT WRITING
Acorn Consulting Professional writing and editing for nonprofits. Private and government grants/reports, development/marketing communications, newsletters, annual reports, press releases, social media
Terry Moody Independent Nonprofit Development Consultant, Professional grants/reports writing and editing for nonprofit

MARKETING/DESIGN
DesignDesign  Messaging to evoke emotion
Design6 Degrees  Connections Count
Merz Group  Branding at Work
Witty Gritty  Marketing, outreach & meaningful event experiences
West Chester University Seniors enrolled in WCU’s Marketing Strategy and Planning Capstone course need case projects. Each semester, students work on consulting projects with selected for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Students analyze issues impacting your nonprofit’s marketing efforts, and develop a tactical marketing plan based on the brand architecture and strategy. Interested nonprofits should email Kyra Gilmore, WCU Marketing Dept. Client Relationships Manager, kg943886@wcupa.edu.

COMPREHENSIVE, OVERALL NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP CONSULTING & TRAINING
American Philanthropic, LLC, offers strategic consulting and management, development, and communications services for philanthropies and nonprofit organizations.
Angela Scully, Interim Staffing,  Development Audits, Board and Staff Training Sessions, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning
The Burd Group, led by Nancy Burd, is dedicated to building a high performing nonprofit sector through effective and strategic philanthropy practices and strong nonprofit management, especially at times of growth and transformation.
Capacity for Change Strategic and business planning, organizational development, governance, facilitation, marketing and research consulting services for nonprofit organizations and philanthropic institutions.
Catalyst Center for Nonprofit Management beginning as an extension of Bee, Bergvall & Co., is now a management consultant and training firm for nonprofits that works to improve their effectiveness.
Catch 3 Consulting (C3C) works collaboratively with small to mid-sized non-profits to support their fund development needs — from the individual project to comprehensive annual planning and execution to overall organizational strategy. Focusing primarily on clients in the arts and arts education, C3C’s experienced fundraising professionals have a proven track record of success. They are proud to be a women-owned small business.
Chaya Scott Consulting, LLC  Strategic thinking, organizational development, employee engagement, training & leadership development, meeting facilitation & workshop development, program development & implementation, community engagement & coalition building, public speaking.
Chester County SCORE  Service Corps of Retired Professionals provides free business mentoring and consulting.
Compass (Philadelphia) provides highly personalized strategic consulting services to local nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia region
Fleming Petenko Law is a boutique law firm devoted exclusively to serving the needs of nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. They work with nonprofit organizations at all stages of operation, from entity formation to dissolution, providing legal and strategic counsel and advice regarding matters ranging from daily operations to once-in-a-lifetime restructures. They routinely counsel nonprofit boards of directors on corporate governance matters, fiduciary duties, and related issues.
Glenmoore Partners specializes in support for foundations, NGOs & nonprofits as well as start-ups & smaller for-profit organizations.
La Salle Nonprofit Center Education, training, and consulting customized for nonprofit staff and boards.  Extensive workshop series offered in Philadelphia locations and LaSalle campus.
Nonprofit Consultant Network is a forum for independent consultants who work with community-based nonprofits, government agencies and the private sector.

ARTS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Arts and Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Business volunteers for the arts:  consultants, mentors & board members
CultureWorks 
Affordable shared management resources to the arts, heritage, and creative communities of Greater Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance  Cultural Policy & Marketing/Audience Development

ACADEMIC TEAMS:  STUDENT/FACULTY NONPROFIT RESEARCH, CONSULTING & VOLUNTEER TEAMS
West Chester University Center for Community Solutions
West Chester University Center for Social & Economic Policy and Research
West Chester University Service Learning & Volunteer Programs

NONPROFIT AUDIT & TAX FIRMS
Arena Snyder & Dunlap – Exton, PA (610) 524-0110
Barbacane Thornton & Co., LLP  – Wilmington, DE (302) 478-8940
BBD, LLC  – Phila., PA (215) 567-7770
Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A. – Wilmington, DE (302) 225-0600
Bliss & Company, Ltd. CPAs – West Chester, PA (610) 696-1012
Cover & Rositer, P.A.  – Wilmington, DE 302-656-6632
Fenstermacher & Company  – Kennett Square, PA (610) 444-1215
Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd – West Chester, PA  (610) 431-1003
Gunnip & Company  – Wilmington, DE (302) 225-5000
Katherine R. Conlon  – Malvern, PA (610) 695-9030
Kimmel Lorah & Associates CPAs  – Oaks, PA (610) 666-0455
Kreischer Miller – Horsham, PA (215) 441-4600
Maillie, LLP – West Chester, PA (610) 696-4353
Maulo & Company, Ltd. – West Chester, PA (610) 692-0910
Rainer & Company – Newtown Square, PA (610) 353-4610
Umbreit, Wileczek & Associates, P.C. – Kennett Square, PA (610) 444-3222