Bernadette Mack
I work with nonprofit leaders facing complex decisions - around strategy, communication, governance, or change - when the stakes are high and they need a clear, trusted thought partner.
What I Do
I help nonprofit leaders cut through the noise, prioritize their work, and make decisions they can stand behind – especially when leading an organization feels harder than it should.
My work often sits at the intersection of fundraising strategy, communication, and systems. That can mean clarifying a fundraising approach, improving donor communications, strengthening internal processes, or helping leaders step back and see the full picture before making their next move.
I also write—both professionally and creatively. My nonfiction work focuses on nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and organizational health, while my fiction includes thriller mysteries that I hope to share in the near future.
How I Work
I take on a limited number of special projects each year which typically includes advisory support, writing, or strategic thinking during a defined season. While I am not currently accepting ongoing consulting clients, feel free to contact me if you have needs that align with my experience, and I’ll be happy to help in any way I can.
About
I’ve spent 25 years working in and alongside nonprofits – as an executive director, board member, volunteer, consultant, and advisor. I know how personal the work can be, how constrained the resources often are, and how much responsibility leaders carry.
In addition to my consulting and writing work, I currently serve as Executive Director of Gem Legacy, a nonprofit investing in education, entrepreneurship, and community development in East Africa’s mining communities. Staying deeply connected to an operating organization keeps my perspective grounded, current, and relevant. I encourage you to learn more about Gem Legacy’s mission and impact at gemlegacy.org.
My work continues to focus on helping nonprofit leaders navigate complexity with clarity, strengthen fundraising through better strategy and communication, and build systems and processes that support sustainable growth – without burning themselves out in the process.
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