You’re a leader in social impact — carrying the responsibility of making good things happen for the people and communities you serve.
You’re juggling vision and budgets, programs and partnerships, board expectations and team needs — all while staying accountable to the cause that called you to this work in the first place.
You know what’s at stake. You know this work matters. But you also know you can’t — and shouldn’t — carry it all alone.
That’s where Capacity for Community comes in.
We help nonprofit leaders, social enterprises, government, and purpose-driven organizations strengthen leadership, sharpen strategy, and expand capacity — so you can do the work you were meant to do, with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
I’m Nicole - nonprofit strategist, leadership coach, and community builder.
For over 20 years, I’ve walked alongside leaders like you: raising $30M+ for causes I care about, helping organizations across the nonprofit, social enterprise and public sectors navigate growth and change, and building solutions that don’t just look good on paper — they actually work.
I believe meaningful change happens when leaders are supported, teams are aligned, and organizations are equipped to deliver on their promise to the communities they serve.
And hey, I've even started a handful of social impact organizations and helped dozens of others incorporate and register theirs — so I get what launching, implementing, and scaling is all about. I’ve been in the trenches, wearing all the hats and making the big decisions — and I bring that lived experience to help you move faster, make smarter choices, and build what lasts.
That’s what I’m here to help you do.
When we work together, I don’t just focus on your organization — I focus on you. I help strengthen your nonprofit, charity, social enterprise, or purpose-driven business by improving programs, revenue, systems, performance, and resources so you can fulfill your mission and amplify your impact.
At the same time, I work directly with you — the dynamic changemaker — to build your skills, confidence, and capacity as a leader. With me, you get a partner who brings both strategy and heart, guiding you through the big-picture work while supporting your personal growth along the way.
Why capacity building?
My approach is rooted in capacity building, which involves various strategies to boost your organization’s overall capability in delivering programs and services. For my clients, capacity building encompasses enhancing leadership, governance and management skills, refining fundraising efforts and resource utilization, diversifying revenue, scaling impact, strengthening program design and implementation, fostering better organizational culture and communication, and investing in improved technology and infrastructure. In essence, capacity building empowers you to help your organization achieve its goals more efficiently and sustainably.
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