Small nonprofits often have big visions, but lack the bandwidth and specialized insight needed to engage corporate funders,
re-energize donors, and drive complex projects forward. Often they face unique challenges with their leadership team or Board.
Drawing on deep experience across foundations, corporate philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership, I serve as an
executive guide to turn your strategic priorities
into reality without burdening your team.
My services
Strategy & Special Projects
I turn broad organizational goals into manageable, practical execution plans when your team lacks the time or capacity to lead them.
I provide targeted strategic leadership for special projects, deep-dive research, and initiatives to ensure key priorities actually get done.
Executive Leadership Advisory
I can serve as a confidential, external thought partner to help Executive Directors and other Leaders to translate board vision into disciplined execution while navigating delicate leadership relationships.
This targeted advisory support builds alignment, sharpens decision-making, and ensures leaders stay focused on high-impact outcomes.
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
I can help unlock hidden value in your existing donor database through targeted re-engagement strategies and practical outreach plans.
I help leadership teams turn inactive contacts into reliable, long-term supporters without overburdening your existing staff.
Corporate Philanthropy & Partnership Strategy
I can help position your organization for corporate support using my vast insider insight into how companies and foundations evaluate community investments.
I help leadership teams translate their mission into language that resonates with corporate leaders, securing meaningful partnerships without overextending staff capacity.
About Eric
As a connector and activator with over 12 years of experience across the social impact ecosystem, I help small nonprofits navigate complex organizational challenges, strengthen donor relationships, and build high-value corporate partnerships. Running a nonprofit or leading a board requires balancing ambitious goals with limited staff capacity. I serve as an executive guide and strategic thought partner to bring institutional clarity, donor perspective, and cross-sector insight directly to your leadership team.
Key roles and client engagements include:
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Corporate Responsibility Manager (Corporate Philanthropy)
- Marin Community Foundation: Philanthropic Advisor (Family Philanthropy)
- Kaiser Permanente: Project Manager, National Community Health
- Independent Strategic Advisory: Special projects and advisory support for organizations such as Google/Waze, Common Sense Media, Boys & Girls Club, Ronald McDonald House at Stanford, and Golden Gate Transit Authority.
Education
- MBA: Specialization in Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy, and Corporate Social Impact | Boston University Questrom School of Business
- BS: Integrative Biology, Business, and Environmental Science | University of California, Berkeley