Since 2011 we’ve trained over 170 professionals, preparing them to build a strong business as a general consultant or specialist in strategic planning, fundraising, grant writing, measurement, marketing & communications, diversity, finance, training, and more.
$945 includes One Page Business Plan, One Year Membership, Two Days of Extensive & Practical In-Person Training
(10% Discount for Current Members)
Whether you’re launching a new consulting business or looking to grow an existing practice, your career as a nonprofit consultant takes off here!
The Nonprofit Consultants Institute is your unique place to explore the options, create your plan and set goals while building a support system of fellow consultants. In just 2 days you will get the tools, tricks and tips that will give you the edge to succeed.
Email us for more information: info@npspecialists.org
“The Institute gave me the foundational knowledge, motivation and inspiration to formally develop my business.”
The Nonprofit Consultants Institute is an intensive 2-day workshop that prepares you for success. It’s the only program of its kind – combining education, inspiration and connection – especially designed for nonprofit consultants and future consultants.
The Institute format includes the practical information we are known, great connections, and time for personal exploration. What you’ll walk away with is a fully integrated One Page Business Plan.
You’ll leave with your plan laid out and ready to implement. We’ve borrowed from the tech startups and incorporated the Lean Canvas model to be sure you are ready for launch.
Whether you’re just starting out or been at for a while, you will leave informed, inspired, and prepared to grow a strong, profitable business as a nonprofit consultant.
“Given the feedback you gave me along with the invaluable information that was presented, I have made the leap to formally start my own practice.”
You’ll take part in group exercises to hone your skills and discover your potential. Plus you’ll have access to the seasoned professionals who present the Institute to you.
“It was perfect. I feel I now have all the tools to develop and grow my business.”
“No question, learning from your examples has enabled me to both get and renew work with organizations who are always super impressed that I’m ‘so organized.’ Ha!! Little do they know, I learned it from the best.”
You’ll learn from, and interact with, several of the New York region’s leading consultants in the nonprofit sector. They know the nuts and bolts and they also have years of practical experience. Frank Abdale, Maria Badali and Merle Benny have all served on the Association of Nonprofit Specialists board, and have more than 80 years’ experience combined as executives and consultants in the nonprofit sector.
“The generous spirit upon which you all gave of yourselves (including personal experiences and samples) is what most impacted me on top of the nuts and bolts information shared. You certainly role modeled cooperation as the way to advance — and not to view each other as competitors. I am in a more powerful place because of the workshop and all of you. You all certainly walked the talk of the tag line “We’re here to lift you up.”
The Nonprofit Consultants Institute is developed and presented by Frank Abdale, Maria Badali, and Merle Benny.
Strategist, facilitator, teacher, leader, and author. A former Executive Director, Frank works with organizations to develop successful strategies for sustainability through strategic planning, succession planning, and board development. Frank is a BoardSource™ Certified Governance Trainer and a Senior Associate Consultant with the Support Center for Nonprofit Management. He is the former chair of the Association of Nonprofit Specialists. His publications include “Practical Abundance: A Comprehensive Guide to Fundraising and Development for Nonprofits” which he used for the course “Fundraising Concepts and Practices” at NYU’s School of Continuing Education & Professional Studies. Frank is the founder and chief consultant of Abdale Consulting. Frank readily shares his secrets at the Institute, you may hear him say “there’s no such thing as competition.”
Multidisciplinary and multicultural, Maria brings a unique perspective to the nonprofit sector. She is an accomplished management consultant, facilitator, and executive coach. As the Principal and Lead Consultant at Arkle Consulting Group, she specializes in change management, strategic planning, and organizational, team & leadership effectiveness. She works with organizations from the nonprofit, private, and public sectors to identify and address their critical challenges. She is a long time board member of the Association of Nonprofit Specialists, currently serving as Secretary. Maria excels as a facilitator, consultant, and executive coach. She is appreciated for her technical skills as well as her ability to connect with diverse audiences with authenticity and heart, she brings these skills to the Institute.
Training, marketing, and nonprofits. They are the golden threads that run through Merle’s career from New York City, to New Jersey, to St Petersburg Florida. She has launched, relaunched, and boosted 100s of nonprofits. As a strategist, copywriter, and mentor, Merle’s work has included print and online marketing, videos, speeches, advertising, and fundraising. The author of Leader @ the Center™ she inspires nonprofits to develop leadership at every level, enabling all employees to communicate, connect, & convene to grow their organizations. Merle, founder of Nonprofit Champion, speaks on nonprofit leadership, vision, and storytelling. She enthusiastically shares her knowledge, experience, and insights with other consultants at the Institute.
“The Institute has had (and will have) a huge impact on me and the next part of my career… I really appreciate receiving the practical tools, strategies and exposure to resources. Thank You!!”
“The Institute taught me how to be a good “boss” to myself – one who is principled, sets clear expectations, maximizes my efficiency, pushes me to network and collaborate – always reminding me that quality of life is the reason I’m doing this.”
“The Institute was enormously helpful to me in learning how to market myself, negotiate contracts, and network with other consultants who help me in my area of expertise.”
“I have been busy working with clients since I completed the Institute, and I have not had any “down time”!
“If I could go back in time to improve my career, the one thing I’d differently is attend the institute much sooner.”
