November 2024 Update

At SDC Strategies, we are passionate about helping mission-driven leaders do more good. We're proud to share an update on our impact over the past three years. We've secured $9.93 million in grant funding for our clients, with an average of 58.3% of grants awarded.

Our client's success is built on a foundation of services tailored to their needs that includes grant writing, interim leadership and financial management, and planning, design, and implementation support.

These results represent more than just numbers—they reflect the lives and communities positively impacted by our clients' work. From securing funds for housing programs to advancing health education and addressing systemic inequities, SDC Strategies is helping our clients achieve lasting change.

And now more than ever, we remain committed to supporting those fighting for equity, reproductive health, housing for all, environmental protection, and basic human rights. Together, we continue to tackle the tough stuff.

Year 1 Impact

In less than a year, my vision of starting a business aimed at empowering social impact organizations to amplify their impact has become a reality. As a seasoned Executive Director, I recognized the need for external support in areas that often overwhelmed or consumed too much of my time. I also understood the value of fresh perspectives offered by external consultants when addressing complex challenges. Now, a year later, I am so proud of the accomplishments achieved in collaboration with my initial clients. Together, we have tackled some wicked issues, including housing and homelessness, maternal child health, diaper need, illiteracy, and more. I embarked on this venture unsure of its success, but the numbers speak for themselves. Excited for year 2!

Why I Started SDC Strategies

There are a lot of challenges impacting our communities - economic inequality, lack of affordable housing, systemic racism, limited access to quality healthcare, food insecurity, climate change... the list goes on. The organizations tackling these challenges are often underfunded, short-staffed, and are constantly putting out fires. Yet, they are innovative, passionate, and provide real solutions. They offer hope.

I spent thirteen years working in nonprofits. I experienced the ups and downs of nonprofit life. The high of helping a family move from their car into an apartment. The low of spending hours filling out grant reports. From the thrill of being awarded a large contract to launch a new program to the taxing task of preparing for an audit. It is tough to do it all.

In July 2022, I went through a major life transition by moving from Hawaii to Florida. As I prepared for the move, I thought about what was next for me professionally. As an experienced nonprofit executive and social worker with an entrepreneurial spirit, I knew I wanted to do more to help communities address some of their most complex issues while also making a living to support my family. How could I find a balance between meaningful work and spending more time with my family? Consulting?!

Over the years I have worked with a handful of consultants - some good and some bad. A good consultant can help drive an idea/program/plan forward. A good consultant can help grassroots organizations do more good in their communities. I decided to start SDC Strategies so that I can support the leaders and organizations who are tackling our most important community issues. I want to alleviate some of the stress nonprofit leaders face - by helping the helpers. By building capacity. By raising funds.