The Biz of Nonprofit Consultants

By: Natalie Eckdahl MBA
  • Summary

  • Are you a Nonprofit Consultant pulled between making an impact and running a profitable business? Join Natalie Eckdahl, MBA, on a podcast crafted just for you. With 25 years of diverse experience as a management consultant, market researcher, small business owner and business coach, Natalie shares practical strategies to balance purpose and profit. Through engaging discussions, trainings, and client stories, Natalie covers everything from pricing and proposals to maintaining client boundaries and tackling hiring and leadership hurdles. Her talent for simplifying complex ideas ensures you'll leave each episode with actionable insights to propel your consultancy forward. But it's not all about numbers – Natalie also stresses the importance of mindset and resilience as a small business owner. As a mom of 3 and caregiver, she cherishes time with loved ones. With her guidance, you'll gain the confidence and clarity to overcome obstacles and reach your business goals while creating a fulfilling personal life. Whether you're a seasoned consultant or an accidental entrepreneur, this podcast is your roadmap to success. Tune in and let Natalie help you unlock your full potential as a Nonprofit Consultant – and maybe even skip a step or two along the way.
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Episodes
  • 43: Stop Customizing: How Standardized Services Help Nonprofit Consultants Thrive
    Jan 27 2025

    Are custom proposals leaving you feeling overworked and overwhelmed? Imagine replacing that chaos with a streamlined service that’s easy to sell, easier to deliver, and more profitable. Sound like a dream? It doesn’t have to be.

    In this episode, we dive into the life-changing power of standardized services. I cover:

    • Why custom proposals might be holding you back.
    • How standardization simplifies your workflow, builds authority, and increases profitability.
    • Real-world examples of how consultants are packaging services
    • Plus, practical steps to start creating your own scalable, standardized service.

    Work With Me:
    If you’re ready to streamline your services but don’t know where to start, let’s work together! In my 90-minute intensive, we’ll create a personalized plan to package a service that fits your business goals and helps you thrive. Learn more at https://nataliemba.com/intensive.

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    26 mins
  • 42: Why Generalists Struggle to Hire (And How Tight Positioning Makes It Easier)
    Jan 20 2025

    New coaching clients often share they don't know how to hire another consultant. They say things like, "I don’t know how to find someone that knows all the things I know and who can work with clients in all the ways I work with them."

    The truth is, they are right. Most people who have all of their capabilities alreay have their own business or are running an organization. They are not available for hire and if they were it would likely be too expensive to have them on your team.

    When you do a lot of types of work for different types and sizes of organizations, hiring decisions feel overwhelming because there’s no clarity on the exact skills or expertise needed.

    The solution is to focus on positioning your buisness away from being a generalist.

    Once you specialize by what you do and/or niche by the organizations you serve, it simplifies everything in your business including hiring. CASE STUDY: Using examples from fundraising, I cover how targeting particular services or clients can facilitate easier hiring, more efficient team building, and ultimately, business growth 🎧Check out episodes #3, #8, #10 and #41 for more support. Explore NatalieMBA.com

    May I support you as your grow your consulting business?

    💫Book a 90 Minute Intensive (Usually I have a few spots open. This is for ANY consultant that has been in business at least a year.)


    💫 1:1 Coaching with Natalie Eckdahl, MBA

    Ready for a Coach and Mentor who provides a customized approach to your stage of business AND life? I work with all business levels in private coaching.
    Step one, submit and application.
    Step two, we hop on a zoom call, so we can determine if it's a mutual fit.

    💫 Impact Collective Mastermind

    There’s still time to join the Impact Collective Mastermind!

    This exclusive program is designed for established Nonprofit Consultants with annual revenues between $180K and $500K. It’s your path to scaling and sustaining consistent multi-six-figure years.

    You’ll connect with a dynamic community of like-minded consultants who value collaboration, continuous learning, meaningful impact, and profitability. This is your opportunity to grow alongside peers who get it.

    All humans welcome—let’s create impact together!

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    18 mins
  • 41: Hiring Help When You're Maxed Out
    Jan 13 2025

    Feeling overwhelmed because you waited too long to hire? Now the thought of tackling it on top of your already packed schedule feels impossible. But here’s the catch: you can’t grow—or reclaim precious time for what you truly love—without help.

    In this episode, we’ll break down how to identify the role that will bring you the most relief. Spoiler: the first hire you need might not be for your business but for your home.

    May I support you as your grow your consulting business?

    💫Book a 90 Minute Intensive (Usually I have a few spots open. This is for ANY consultant that has been in business at least a year.)


    💫 1:1 Coaching with Natalie Eckdahl, MBA

    Ready for a Coach and Mentor who provides a customized approach to your stage of business AND life? I work with all business levels in private coaching.
    Step one, submit and application.
    Step two, we hop on a zoom call, so we can determine if it's a mutual fit.

    💫 Impact Collective Mastermind

    There’s still time to join the Impact Collective Mastermind!

    This exclusive program is designed for established Nonprofit Consultants with annual revenues between $180K and $500K. It’s your path to scaling and sustaining consistent multi-six-figure years.

    You’ll connect with a dynamic community of like-minded consultants who value collaboration, continuous learning, meaningful impact, and profitability. This is your opportunity to grow alongside peers who get it.

    All humans welcome—let’s create impact together!

    Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn

    Explore NatalieMBA.com

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    13 mins

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