Consulting Services
From strategic planning to organizational development, our consulting services equip nonprofits with the tools and expertise to grow with confidence.
Expert Guidance. Practical Solutions. Lasting Impact.
The Nonprofit Partnership's consulting services help organizations turn challenges into opportunities through practical, assessment-driven support. From strategy to implementation, our consulting services equip nonprofits with tools and guidance to advance their mission.
If the Partnership can't directly provide you with the services you need, we'll find someone who can!
Areas of Support
Every nonprofit faces unique opportunities and challenges.
While our consulting engagements are customized to meet the needs of each organization, we frequently provide support in the following areas:
Organizational Capacity Assessment
Strategic Planning & Alignment
Board Governance & Development
Fundraising Strategy & Growth
Executive Leadership & Coaching
Organizational Change & Capacity Building
Training, Facilitation & Workshops
Customized Consulting Engagements
Meet Your Team
Nicole Reitzell, Director of Consulting Services
As Director of Consulting Services, Nicole helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their capacity, navigate change, and achieve their goals. Her career spans emergency services, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, community engagement, and strategic partnership development, providing a unique perspective on organizational growth and leadership.
Known throughout the community as a trusted connector and collaborator, Nicole has worked closely with nonprofit leaders, boards, donors, and stakeholders to build strong relationships and advance mission-driven work. She brings expertise in strategic planning, governance, fundraising, communications, grant writing, and organizational development, helping nonprofits turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into action.
Adam Bratton, Executive Director
Adam C. Bratton is a nonprofit executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience strengthening professional practice, building fundraising programs, and advancing mission effectiveness across diverse organizations. As Executive Director of The Nonprofit Partnership, he has expanded sector-wide capacity-building resources, delivering education, consulting, and support services to thousands of nonprofit professionals.
He is the creator of the Nonprofit Capacity Assessment Tool, helping organizations benchmark their capabilities and make data-informed decisions for growth. Through leadership and fundraising training programs grounded in ethical practice and practical skill development, Adam’s work centers on equipping nonprofit leaders to drive meaningful, lasting community impact.
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Meet Your Team
Nicole Reitzell, Director of Consulting Services
As Director of Consulting Services, Nicole helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their capacity, navigate change, and achieve their goals. Her career spans emergency services, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, community engagement, and strategic partnership development, providing a unique perspective on organizational growth and leadership.
Known throughout the community as a trusted connector and collaborator, Nicole has worked closely with nonprofit leaders, boards, donors, and stakeholders to build strong relationships and advance mission-driven work. She brings expertise in strategic planning, governance, fundraising, communications, grant writing, and organizational development, helping nonprofits turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into action.
Adam Bratton, Executive Director
Adam C. Bratton is a nonprofit executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience strengthening professional practice, building fundraising programs, and advancing mission effectiveness across diverse organizations. As Executive Director of The Nonprofit Partnership, he has expanded sector-wide capacity-building resources, delivering education, consulting, and support services to thousands of nonprofit professionals.
He is the creator of the Nonprofit Capacity Assessment Tool, helping organizations benchmark their capabilities and make data-informed decisions for growth. Through leadership and fundraising training programs grounded in ethical practice and practical skill development, Adam’s work centers on equipping nonprofit leaders to drive meaningful, lasting community impact.
Scroll down to express interest in consulting services through The Nonprofit Partnership.
Meet Your Team
Nicole Reitzell, Director of Consulting Services
As Director of Consulting Services, Nicole helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their capacity, navigate change, and achieve their goals. Her career spans emergency services, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, community engagement, and strategic partnership development, providing a unique perspective on organizational growth and leadership.
Known throughout the community as a trusted connector and collaborator, Nicole has worked closely with nonprofit leaders, boards, donors, and stakeholders to build strong relationships and advance mission-driven work. She brings expertise in strategic planning, governance, fundraising, communications, grant writing, and organizational development, helping nonprofits turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into action.
Adam Bratton, Executive Director
Adam C. Bratton is a nonprofit executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience strengthening professional practice, building fundraising programs, and advancing mission effectiveness across diverse organizations. As Executive Director of The Nonprofit Partnership, he has expanded sector-wide capacity-building resources, delivering education, consulting, and support services to thousands of nonprofit professionals.
He is the creator of the Nonprofit Capacity Assessment Tool, helping organizations benchmark their capabilities and make data-informed decisions for growth. Through leadership and fundraising training programs grounded in ethical practice and practical skill development, Adam’s work centers on equipping nonprofit leaders to drive meaningful, lasting community impact.
Scroll down to express interest in consulting services through The Nonprofit Partnership.
Built on Proven Tools and Best Practices
Our consulting services are grounded in practical tools, proven frameworks, and years of nonprofit sector experience.
Depending on your organization's needs, engagements may incorporate resources developed by The Nonprofit Partnership, including:
Consulting engagements focused on board development and governance may incorporate best practices, tools, and frameworks drawn from NPP's Governance Academy, helping boards strengthen accountability, engagement, and effectiveness.
The NCAT helps organizations identify strengths, uncover opportunities for growth, and prioritize actions across key areas of nonprofit management. Assessment results can provide a roadmap for strategic decision-making and organizational improvement.
Organizations seeking fundraising support benefit from strategies and resources informed by NPP's Fundraising Academy, including donor development, stewardship, annual giving, and long-term fundraising planning.
Governance Acadmey
Consulting engagements focused on board development and governance may incorporate best practices, tools, and frameworks drawn from NPP's Governance Academy, helping boards strengthen accountability, engagement, and effectiveness.
Nonprofit Capacity Assessment Tool (NCAT)
The NCAT helps organizations identify strengths, uncover opportunities for growth, and prioritize actions across key areas of nonprofit management. Assessment results can provide a roadmap for strategic decision-making and organizational improvement.
Fundraising Academy
Organizations seeking fundraising support benefit from strategies and resources informed by NPP's Fundraising Academy, including donor development, stewardship, annual giving, and long-term fundraising planning.
Additional In-House Consulting Services
The Nonprofit Partnership also offers smaller-scale support services designed to help nonprofits access timely guidance and practical tools.
Bring Your Own Bylaws
A focused, one-on-one bylaws review for nonprofit leaders and boards
This version of “BYOB” might not involve beverages—but it is a vital step in strengthening your nonprofit’s foundation.
Join Adam Bratton, Executive Director, for a personalized review of your organization’s bylaws. This session provides space to better understand governance best practices and assess whether your bylaws align with nonprofit standards.
What to Expect
- Review of essential nonprofit bylaws components
- Discussion of alignment with governance best practices
- Practical guidance (not legal advice)
Important Details
- Members-only offering
- One organization per session
- Bylaws must be submitted in advance
- All documents handled confidentially
Schedule Your Session
Contact Adam Bratton at
ABratton@YourNPP.org or
814.240.2490.
Canva Catchall
One-on-one support to help you design with confidence
Join Kensley Semple Anderson, Marketing & Member Engagement Specialist, for a personalized Canva Catchall session designed around your organization’s needs.
Whether you’re new to Canva or looking to use it more efficiently, this session walks through features, workflows, and best practices to help you create polished, on-brand materials.
What You’ll Cover
- Canva basics and free design tools
- Tips for creating consistent, professional designs
- Answers to your Canva questions — big or small
Important Details
- Members-only offering
- One organization per session
- Organizations should have a Canva Pro account (available free for nonprofits)
Group Option Available
Interested in a team training? Group sessions can be arranged.
Schedule Your Session
Email Kensley at
KSemple@YourNPP.org to discuss availability and next steps.
monday.com Method
One-on-one workflow support for nonprofits using monday.com
Join Emmy Geiger, Director of Strategy & Partnerships, for a personalized monday.com Method session designed to help nonprofits better organize projects, tasks, and internal systems using the monday.com platform.
Similar in style to our Canva Catchall sessions, this one-to-one experience focuses on how your organization actually works — helping you clean up boards, improve workflows, and use monday.com more effectively.
What You’ll Cover
- Understanding monday.com basics and structure
- Organizing projects, tasks, and responsibilities
- Tips for simplifying workflows and improving visibility
- Answers to your organization’s specific questions
Important Details
- Members-only offering
- One organization per session
- Best suited for nonprofits already using or planning to use monday.com
- monday.com's Pro Plan is free for nonprofits for up to 10 users
Scheduling Information
Email Emmy at
EGeiger@YourNPP.org to discuss availability and next steps.
Looking for Additional Expertise?
In addition to NPP’s in-house consulting services, our Consultant Directory connects nonprofits with trusted professionals offering support in a variety of specialized areas.
We appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your organization and its needs.
A member of our team will review your submission and be in touch soon to learn more about your goals and discuss potential next steps. Depending on the nature of your request, you can expect to hear from Nicole Reitzell, Director of Consulting Services, or Adam Bratton, Executive Director, within the next few business days.
In the meantime, feel free to explore additional resources, trainings, and tools available through The Nonprofit Partnership.
We look forward to connecting with you and helping your organization build capacity, strengthen operations, and achieve greater impact.
Thank You for Your Interest
Questions About Consulting?
Every nonprofit's journey is different. If you're unsure what type of support your organization needs, our team is happy to have a conversation and help identify the right next step.
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What Our Client Say
The Nonprofit Partnership is the premier resource for nonprofits in our area. Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and accessible. The online resources & educational sessions are informative and provide help conveniently. Whether you're starting out in the nonprofit sector, or have been working for decades, the NPP helps keep you up to date & relevant.
LEEANN KRAHE, CTRS
Director of Activities & Volunteer Services
Pleasant Ridge Manor & The Friends Forever Volunteers
With so many non-profits in Erie County, it is great to have resources and collaboration available through the Erie Non-Profit Partnership. I have attended several of the Nonprofit Partnership Day Seminars and I look forward to the content each year. With changes in policy and technology trends, it is also nice to have access to learning opportunities throughout the year. It is really nice to have a centralized organization to assist with our varying needs. Thank you!
MAUREEN RIZZO
Director of Development – Brevillier Village
Each of the (many) trainings that I have attended through The Nonprofit Partnership over the past… years has provided a valuable resource for professional development opportunity for staff and Board Members to the overall benefit of our organization [the Foundation for Sustainable Forests]. NPP trainings are focused, relevant and on-point for the needs of a small non-profit organization such as ours.
ANNIE SOCCI, PhD
Executive Director – The Foundation for Sustainable Forests
What Our Client Say
The Nonprofit Partnership is the premier resource for nonprofits in our area. Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and accessible. The online resources & educational sessions are informative and provide help conveniently. Whether you're starting out in the nonprofit sector, or have been working for decades, the NPP helps keep you up to date & relevant.
LEEANN KRAHE, CTRS
Director of Activities & Volunteer Services
Pleasant Ridge Manor & The Friends Forever Volunteers
With so many non-profits in Erie County, it is great to have resources and collaboration available through the Erie Non-Profit Partnership. I have attended several of the Nonprofit Partnership Day Seminars and I look forward to the content each year. With changes in policy and technology trends, it is also nice to have access to learning opportunities throughout the year. It is really nice to have a centralized organization to assist with our varying needs. Thank you!
MAUREEN RIZZO
Director of Development – Brevillier Village
Each of the (many) trainings that I have attended through The Nonprofit Partnership over the past… years has provided a valuable resource for professional development opportunity for staff and Board Members to the overall benefit of our organization [the Foundation for Sustainable Forests]. NPP trainings are focused, relevant and on-point for the needs of a small non-profit organization such as ours.
ANNIE SOCCI, PhD
Executive Director – The Foundation for Sustainable Forests