Nonprofit Nation with Julia Campbell

Building a Thriving Nonprofit Consulting Business with Mandy Pearce


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If you’ve ever thought about starting or growing a nonprofit consulting business, this episode is for you! Our guest, Mandy Pearce, is the founder of Funding for Good, where she has spent over two decades helping nonprofits build sustainable fundraising strategies. She also coaches aspiring and established consultants, helping them refine their business models and create profitable, purpose-driven consulting practices.

In this episode, Mandy shares her journey into consulting, the biggest lessons she’s learned, and practical advice on how to attract clients, price your services, and create multiple income streams. She also gives us a sneak peek into the Nonprofit Consulting Conference, an event designed to help consultants grow, network, and scale their businesses.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ How Mandy transitioned from working in nonprofits to running a successful consulting business.
✔️ The biggest challenges consultants face—and how to overcome them.
✔️ The power of niching down and defining your expertise.
✔️ How to attract and retain high-value nonprofit clients.
✔️ Pricing strategies: Hourly vs. project-based—what works best?
✔️ How to build passive income as a consultant (courses, memberships, and more!).
✔️ Why Mandy launched the Nonprofit Consulting Conference and what attendees can expect.
✔️ Essential steps for scaling and sustaining a profitable consulting business.

Hit play now, then subscribe to Nonprofit Nation for more expert insights!

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