Jennifer Kimball served as the Executive Director of COGdesign, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating vibrant green spaces in underserved neighborhoods.

Erica’s expertise in strategic storytelling and organizational engagement strategies played a crucial role in driving organizational growth, attracting new supporters, and securing funding sources. 

The Client

Jennifer Kimball is a nonprofit leader focused on working collaboratively with board members and other stakeholders, such as community partners and donors.

The Challenge

The organization needed a clear narrative that could effectively communicate its mission and values and attract new supporters. COGdesign was looking to tap into new sources of funding and increase its impact. In addition, COGdesign wanted to increase board engagement and grow support for future projects.

The Process 

Erica worked closely with Jennifer to develop a compelling narrative that communicated COGdesign’s mission, achievements, and potential. Through targeted questions, Erica addressed salient issues, helping Jennifer organize and deliver a highly persuasive pitch.

Erica assisted COGdesign in identifying and tapping into new sources of funding. Her expertise in nonprofit management provided insights and strategies to diversify the organization’s funding streams.

Erica served as a thought partner for strategic planning meetings. She helped develop effective board engagement strategies, which were instrumental in garnering support for the organization’s mission. Erica’s support helped improve prioritization and resource allocation, ensuring a greater impact on COGdesign’s efforts.

Results

The collaboration between Erica and Jennifer proved instrumental in advancing COGdesign’s organizational objectives. By refining COGdesign’s storytelling capabilities, diversifying funding sources, and strengthening board engagement, Erica helped position the organization for sustained growth and increased impact.