I help nonprofit leaders raise more, earn more, build powerful boards, and create careers that change lives.
30+ years
of nonprofit leadership
5-time
nonprofit executive director
5,000+
nonprofit leaders trained or coached
+15M
raised myself for nonprofits in my career
Tens of Millions
of dollars raised by my clients and coachees
When you dedicate your life to service, you should get respect, good pay, security, and joy. I help nonprofit leaders have it all.
I’m Sean.
In my more than 30 years of nonprofit experience, I’ve led five organizations as executive director. I’ve seen the good, the bad, the ugly, and the life-changing of nonprofit leadership.
I had to do a lot of things the hard way to become a successful leader, but now I can show you the easy way: shortcuts to success without cutting corners.
If you’re looking for a keep-it-simple, no-B.S. copilot to help you navigate this world, let’s get to know each other.
Ways We Can Work together
Nonprofit Fixer Fellowship
Group Coaching Program
A one-of-a-kind group coaching program where you'll master all three pillars of nonprofit leadership in 12 months. Learn to build a 100% fundraising board, multiply your revenue, and confidently run ANY nonprofit. Includes bi-weekly group coaching calls, 24/7 Slack support, access to my signature courses, 70+ Fixer Files, and a peer support community on your side every step of the way.
Private Coaching
Executive coaching with Sean
With private coaching, I’ll be your copilot in creating a career—and a life—you love. We'll combine one-on-one coaching sessions, a custom-curated curriculum, personal referrals from my network, asynchronous communication between sessions, and even decision-making support. It’s surround sound coaching with accelerated results and full confidentiality.
Consulting
Your Nonprofit Expert On Call
Whether it's fundraising, board development, communications, HR, or strategizing about the thorny leadership issues keeping you up at night, my consulting clients have a nonprofit expert to call on when they need it most. My retainer consulting packages and custom trainings offer predictable support, access to comprehensive nonprofit expertise, and step-by-step plans for accelerated results.
Free training — Build a 100% Fundraising Board in 100 Days
Kick your board in the butt by giving them the exact tools, skills, and science-based nudges they need to raise 10% of your organization’s budget.
