EXPERTISE
You need a solid foundation.
You are passionate about what you do.
Are you set up for success?
What We Do
Help You Wear Your Hats Well
The leaders of nonprofit organizations wear many hats. From board development and stakeholder engagement to staff management and human resources concerns, leaders jump daily among several different tasks, requirements, themes, thoughts and strategies.
Cappelli (Italian for “hats”) guides executives and boards toward the establishment of effective internal structures in order to successfully work toward your mission, fulfill your vision, achieve your strategic goals, and attract and retain donors.
Leaders have many hats to wear, and we want you to wear them well.
Holistic Support For Nonprofits
You need to invest internally in your organization in order to achieve your mission. As the ultimate charitable goal of every nonprofit organization, the mission drives your work and attracts your donors. Achieving that goal requires a strong core that creates satisfaction and pride among leadership and staff.
Like any business, successful nonprofits have their house in order– a sound governance structure, compliance with all required legal documents and filings, clear roles and responsibilities among leadership, a defined mission and vision, a strategic direction and plan for accountability, thoughtful succession planning, etc.
Cappelli provides leaders with a holistic set of tools to operate effectively and leverage your resources to achieve your mission.
I specialize in services to help you build and maintain a solid foundation in order to remain relevant, modern and competitive for both donors and staff.
I offer a unique set of skills and a broad array of experiences to guide you through your challenges and opportunities.
Why Cappelli
An Insider Approach
As a five-time executive director, I bring a combination of experiences, expertise and skills to my consulting work. I have worked for small and large nonprofit organizations, volunteered my time in a variety of capacities, and served on several boards. I have seen what works and what does not, and I can help identify blind spots and create a solid foundation for your success.
Cappelli can help you tackle your known (and unknown) challenges by providing an objective assessment of your organization and the tools to ensure mission achievement and donor retention.
I look at the effectiveness of your internal structures— governance, leadership, strategic planning, program delivery and more— and work with leadership to help you operate efficiently and invest effectively in your organization’s outcomes.
The Cappelli Network
The Cappelli network has over twenty years of experience in the nonprofit and social impact sectors. We offer a unique set of experiences, expertise and skills developed through work in the outdoor sports industry, food security and food justice, international development, leadership development, and environmental sustainability. We have been involved with small and large nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and abroad in an executive director capacity and through volunteer work and board roles. We have worked with efficient, forward-thinking and strategic organizations, as well as organizations with little to no leadership structure, no strategic vision or direction, ineffective governance systems, no knowledge management or succession plan, and an overall lack of focus toward their mission. We have seen what works and what does not, and we are here to help you operate and strategize effectively so you can achieve the greatest impact.
Referral Partners
Cappelli is connected to a network of professionals who wear their own hats well.
We can incorporate these partners into our work together if your project requires additional expertise in the following areas:
Nonprofit law
Finance and accounting
Marketing and communications
Branding
Coaching and facilitation
Grant writing