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Welcome to Cooper Consulting!
I'm Stephanie Cooper, and I'm glad you're here. If you're a nonprofit leader or board member, chances are you know the weight of the work, and so do I.
I know what it's like to sit in the CEO's chair at a nonprofit: the pressure, the tough calls, the balancing act, the uncertainty. I started Cooper Consulting Services to help other nonprofit leaders and boards navigate that same path with more confidence and less guesswork.
With 26 years of C-suite experience as a nonprofit CEO, and as a licensed social worker, I bring a rare combination of strategic expertise and lived understanding to every engagement. I help organizations strengthen executive and board leadership through board governance training, fractional CEO support, executive coaching, strategic planning and succession planning.
Take a look around to see how I support nonprofit leaders and boards, then schedule an introductory call to explore how we can work together to strengthen your leadership and advance your mission!
About Cooper Consulting Services
At Cooper Consulting Services, I envision a future where every nonprofit has the tools, resources, and connections to effectively advance their mission and transform their community. My mission is to partner with nonprofit leaders, delivering customized services that free you to focus on what matters most: making your community a better place. I'm guided by five core values: people first, integrity, empowerment, purposeful impact, and authentic collaboration.
I support you and your organization through a comprehensive range of services designed to tackle organizational challenges, including executive and board leadership coaching, fractional CEO services, board governance training, strategic planning and implementation and succession planning. Count on me for expert advice and professional guidance every step of the way.
Connect with me today to schedule your free 30-minute consultation call, and let's discuss how I can support you and your organization.
Enhancing Missions. Transforming Communities.
My Services
Nonprofit organizations are at the heart of our communities, and they deserve expert support to thrive. At Cooper Consulting Services, I partner with you to transform passion into purpose-driven action. My services are designed to help you strengthen your board, develop exceptional leaders, and build a sustainable future for your organization. Whether you need a powerful strategic plan, hands-on executive coaching, or support navigating a leadership transition, I'm here to provide the guidance and expertise you need to make a lasting impact.
Fractional CEO Services
Executive leadership without the full-time commitment
Senior-level leadership during transitions or growth phases, without the full-time salary commitment. Get the executive guidance you need to scale your capacity, navigate change, and stay focused on your mission.
Board Governance & Development
Build boards that lead with confidence and impact
As a BoardSource Certified Nonprofit Board Consultant, I transform boards from passive observers into engaged, strategic partners. Your board will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide purpose-driven leadership and effective governance.
Workshops and Custom Projects
Practical learning and focused project support
Engaging workshops for boards, staff and conference audiences on leadership, governance, succession readiness and strategic planning. For needs that don’t fit a package, such as an organizational assessment or policy development, I’ll scope the project with you and provide a clear price up front.
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Clarity, alignment and actionable roadmaps
Move beyond plans that sit on the shelf. I guide your board and staff through a planning process that fits your organization’s size and budget, then stay alongside you to turn strategy into measurable results. Smaller organizations can start with a one-day Strategic Direction Retreat that brings everyone into alignment.
Executive Coaching
Transform your leadership, amplify your impact
One-on-one coaching for executive directors, board chairs, or both together, tailored to where you are in your leadership journey. Through personalized guidance and strategic support, I help you build the skills, clarity, and confidence to lead with greater impact. And when leadership is unified, your entire organization moves forward with it.
Succession & Leadership Transition
Ready for change at every level of leadership
Leadership changes are a matter of when, not if. I help boards prepare for transitions in both staff and board leadership, from an emergency plan for an unexpected departure to a pipeline for your next board chair. And when an executive director is leaving, I walk with your board through every step of the transition so your next chapter is as strong as your last.
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Cooper Consulting Nonprofit Grant
I'm driven by a deep commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector, and I know that not every organization doing meaningful work has the budget to access the support it needs. That's why I offer a pro-bono consulting grant to help a nonprofit move forward on a specific project, so cost isn't the barrier standing between your organization and its next step. I'm proud to help empower organizations to achieve their missions through this program.
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