Service Offerings

The Cause Conduit is a full-service nonprofit consulting firm dedicated to empowering grassroots and women-led nonprofits to maximize their impact and effectiveness in serving their communities.

Strategic Planning and Organizational Development

  • Strategic Planning: Facilitation of mission, vision, and goal-setting workshops; development of multi-year strategic plans.

  • Leadership Development: Executive coaching, leadership training, and succession planning.

  • Organizational Assessment: Comprehensive evaluations of organizational effectiveness, culture, and capacity.

  • Collaboration Development: Facilitating strategic partnerships with communities, organizations, businesses, and state entities to enhance collective impact and resource optimization

Fundraising and Financial Sustainability

  • Fund Development Planning: Creation of long-term fundraising strategies.

  • Grant Writing and Management: Identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals, and managing grant compliance.

  • Corporate and Foundation Relations: Developing partnerships with corporations and foundations for funding and sponsorships.

  • Donor Engagement: Building and nurturing relationships with donors, including major gifts and planned giving.

Program Development and Evaluation

  • Program Design: Creation or refinement of programs aligned with mission and community needs.

  • Impact Measurement: Developing metrics and systems to evaluate program effectiveness.

  • Needs Assessments: Research and analysis to understand community needs, including collecting community feedback and creating feedback loops to ensure ongoing engagement.

  • Logic Models and Theories of Change: Framework development to ensure program alignment with goals.

Capacity Building and Grassroots Support

  • Volunteer Management: Recruitment, training, and engagement strategies for volunteers.

  • Capacity Building:

    Tailored services to strengthen internal systems, policies, and practices.

  • Community Engagement:

    Strategies to build trust and meaningful connections with the community.

  • Leadership Training for Small Teams: Affordable, targeted solutions for smaller nonprofits.

Operations and Financial Management

  • Budgeting & Grant Management: Create and manage program and grant budgets, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and assisting with grant reporting.

  • Financial Reporting & Analysis: Provide clear financial reports and dashboards for leadership, board members, and funders to guide decision-making.

  • Tax-Exempt Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations, assist with Form 990 filings, and provide strategies to maintain tax-exempt status.

  • 501(c)(3) Filing Assistance: Help organizations navigate the process of obtaining nonprofit tax-exempt status.

Human Resources and Talent Management

  • Staff Recruitment and Retention: Strategies to attract and retain top talent.

  • HR Policies and Compliance: Ensuring alignment with labor laws and nonprofit best practices.

  • Training and Development: Skill-building workshops and training for staff.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): DEI assessments, training, and strategic planning.+

Marketing, Branding, and Communications

  • Brand Development: Creating or refining organizational branding, including logo design, messaging, and visual identity.

  • Marketing Strategy: increase visibility and engagement.

  • Storytelling: Crafting compelling narratives to communicate impact and inspire action.

  • Digital Marketing: Website design, social media strategy, and email campaigns.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say about Our Work

The Cause Conduit quickly stepped in to support our team in developing a program to benefit high school students interested in the early childhood pathway. She provided invaluable technical assistance and shoulder-to-shoulder collaboration, ensuring every detail was fully and accurately addressed. Her expertise, encouragement, and engaging approach made the process effective and enjoyable and helped us meet a tight timeline!

– Christy Hilton, PhD, SPHR

Associate Executive Director

Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC)

Working with The Cause Conduit has been a pleasure. Her work ethic is amazing, and she gets the job done. She is the hardest-working person I know. We love her! I would give her five stars!

– Leatrice Riley
CEO/Founder
The Riley Youth Community Center


The Cause Conduit has been an invaluable partner in advancing the mission of Destiny Steps, Inc. Her expertise in grant writing and management has provided us with the critical funding and strategic guidance needed to expand our programs and reach more families in need. Her dedication and professionalism have truly made a difference in our ability to fulfill our mission.

– Sherita Newbern
Executive Director
Destiny Steps Inc

Connect with The Cause Conduit

Let's Create Impact Together

Ready to elevate your nonprofit's mission and amplify your impact? The Cause Conduit is here to connect you with the strategies, resources, and partnerships you need to thrive.

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Let’s explore how we can collaborate to empower your organization and drive meaningful change.

Schedule a free consultation today and take the first step toward unlocking your full potential.


The Cause Conduit empowers grassroots and women-led nonprofits with strategic guidance, capacity building, and expert support to maximize their impact. We connect organizations with the tools, resources, and partnerships needed to drive meaningful change, build resilience, and achieve long-term sustainability. Partner with us to strengthen your nonprofit’s mission and create lasting community impact.

CONTACT US

  • We’re available by phone (463) 302-4923

  • 3039 N Post Rd Indianapolis, IN 46226

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