Consultant in Residency
As nonprofits continue to face uncertainty and complex challenges, we know it's important to support their ability to lead, adapt, and make a meaningful impact.
One of the ways the Mankato Area Foundation supports local nonprofits is through the Consultant in Residency program. This grant-funded opportunity gives nonprofits tailored access to a nonprofit strategist. Support is designed to meet each organization’s specific needs and may include small group training, coaching sessions, or customized workshops for leadership teams.
Topics can range from rethinking service delivery models to exploring current fundraising strategies or strengthening board governance. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Meet Our Consultant
Kim has more than two decades of fundraising experience within the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota philanthropic communities. Over her career, Kim has worked in development operations of all sizes and at various stages of maturity. Learn More
About the Program
The Consultant in Residency is a grant-funded opportunity that gives nonprofits tailored access to a nonprofit strategist. Support is designed to meet each organization’s specific needs and may include small group training, coaching sessions, or customized workshops for leadership teams. Topics can range from rethinking service delivery models to exploring current fundraising strategies or strengthening board governance.
Eligibility
This opportunity is available only to organizations located in Blue Earth or Nicollet Counties OR primarily serving Blue Earth or Nicollet Counties.
Eligible organizations will need to have:
- The ability to partner effectively with the consultant.
- A specific need or challenge that can be addressed in 10 hours or less and lead to a tangible change or improvement in operations, programming, and/or community impact.
- Participated in a brief "pre-application conversation" with the consultant, through an office hours session or a staff referral, before applying. This ensures a good fit, confirms consultant capacity, and helps applicants save time.