Business and Nonprofit Leaders
Executive Coaching
Our coaching program, led by Sharon Jones—who has raised over a quarter of a billion dollars during her 30+ years in the business and nonprofit sector—focuses on helping you develop essential skills to excel in today’s competitive business environment. This personalized approach equips you with the tools, strategies, and insights to effectively lead revenue growth efforts, expand your network, and maximize your business or organization’s resources.
The coaching process aligns with our comprehensive framework for From Fundraising to Strategic Partnerships, covering everything from organizational development to strategic partner engagement and resource mobilization. Here’s a breakdown of how our Executive Coaching program supports your growth in both partner, client and customer development.
Introduction to Executive Coaching
This foundational session sets the stage for your development journey. You’ll be introduced to the core principles of leadership and revenue diversification while gaining clarity on your personal goals and aspirations in resource development.
1. Key Focus: Understanding the landscape of scaling your business and ...
Initial Assessment & Goal Setting
The first step to effective coaching is understanding where you are presently and where you want to go. We begin with self-assessment and feedback from peers and supervisors to identify areas for improvement and set actionable goals.
Key Tools:
- Self-Assessment Worksheet: Evaluate your current skills and ...
Customized Coaching Plan
Following your initial assessment, we’ll create a personalized coaching plan designed to address your specific goals and challenges. This plan will focus on enhancing your ability to develop and execute resource development strategies while strengthening your customer base.
Focus Areas:
- Resource Development ...
Coaching Session Worksheets
Our coaching sessions are designed to be interactive and reflective. You’ll prepare for each session by reflecting on your challenges and successes, ensuring that your coaching is aligned with both your personal and organizational goals.
Pre-Session Reflection: Reflect on your current fundraising activities, ...
Specialized Workshops & Training
We offer specialized workshops and training that dive deeper into key aspects of resource development. These sessions are practical and focused on empowering you to lead with confidence and create impactful donor engagement strategies.
Fundraising Strategy Exercise: Work through real-life scenarios and challenges ...
Performance Tracking & Progress Reports
As with any development program, tracking progress is essential to success. You’ll have regular check-ins and assessments to measure your leadership and resource development growth.
Monthly Progress Tracker: Keep track of the goals you’ve set and the milestones you’ve achieved in fundraising and donor relations.
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Beyond the Program
Even after completing the program, you’ll have access to a wealth of resources to help you continue building your career and your nonprofit’s success. We offer ongoing support and the opportunity to join a peer network of nonprofit leaders committed to continuous resource development growth.
Learning Resource Log: A...
Achieving Success in Fundraising and Resource Development
Our Executive Coaching program is designed to help nonprofit leaders and fundraisers like you advance your careers and build stronger, more sustainable fundraising and resource development efforts. By working with Sharon Jones, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of fundraising and resource mobilization, ensuring your nonprofit thrive in today’s challenging environment.
Booking Form
We are truly honored for the consideration of inviting Sharon D. Jones to your upcoming engagement.
To request Sharon to speak at your next conference, webinar, or other event, please complete the following request form in its entirety. It is essential to provide an answer to each inquiry line so that we can make the best decision based on the information provided. A team member will contact you with any additional areas of concern or questions.
For additional questions, please email: the Executive Office at: [email protected]
Let's Build Solutions That Matter Together
At Solutions Matter, we are committed to helping your nonprofit build a better future. Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve your goals. Together, we can make a difference in your community.