With a background in the nonprofit and fundraising space, Grace Nelson was pursuing her MBA when she started taking on consulting jobs on the side. After graduating, what started as a few side projects quickly grew into a full-fledged business. Now she is the CEO of Magenta Strategy, a consulting firm that specializes in helping nonprofits develop strategic, sustainable fundraising solutions that drive long-term impact. 

00:00 intro

3:09 - entrepreneurial background

11:09 - Navigating the nonprofit world

13:35 - Challenge Forecast

17:25 - Nonprofits vs. For profit’

22:20 - Reflecting on entrepreneurial journey

24:38 - Growing as a leader

26:20 - Establishing boundaries

28:30 - What is one thing you would do differently?

30:20 - Advice for other entrepreneurs 

32:34 - Closing and contact