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Jessica Waddell

Nonprofit Consulting, LLC

Member profile details

First Name

Jessica

Last Name

Waddell

Company

Nonprofit Consulting, LLC

Title

Founder/Owner

jessica@nonprofitconsulting.me

Phone

8658098453

Address Line 1

7205 Meadowbrook Circle

City

Knoxville

State/Province

Zip Code

37918

Headshot

Website / Social Platforms

Website

http://www.nonprofitconsulting.me

https://www.linkedin.com/company/nonprofit-consulting-llc/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/nonprofitconsultingusa

Blog

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/jessicamwaddell

Company Profile

Company Overview

Jessica Waddell’s (owner, Nonprofit Consulting, LLC in Knoxville, TN) journey into public health and nonprofit leadership began 17 years ago, picking up two master’s degrees (Strategic and Public Health) along the way.

I'm not your typical grant writer—and that's exactly why you should work with me. With a background in nonprofit leadership, public health, and strategic planning, I bring real-world experience and passion to every project.

I don’t just write grants; I craft compelling narratives that reflect your mission and drive success. I partner with you to turn vision into action—and celebrate the wins along the way.

***Real-World Experience You Can Trust***

1. Proven Leadership & Results:
I led teams in nonprofit professional associations to consistently surpass annual sales goals.

2. Strategic Planning at Scale:
I co-authored Tennessee's 5-Year Plan for Addressing Cancer in 2019 as part of the CDC-funded Tennessee Cancer Coalition.

3. Heart-Led Community Impact:
Partnering with grantees to cover electric bills, fund holiday memories, and offer support when it was needed most remains one of the highlights of my career.

4. Expertise & Tenacity:
With master’s degrees in Strategic Leadership and Public Health, I bring over 15 years of nonprofit experience and 10 years in public health.

5. Integrity & Accountability:
I’ve made tough calls as a nonprofit board member and even resigned when I thought it best.

Please call, email or text!

Jessica Waddell, MPS, MPH
Nonprofit Consulting, LLC
(she/hers)

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Services

**Why Choose Us?**

1. Strategy First:
We help you develop a comprehensive approach to grant funding before writing a single word. This ensures every proposal aligns with your bigger picture.

2. Capacity Building:
We serve as an extension of your leadership, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time employee.

3. I've Worn (Or At Least Borrowed) Many Hats
I've developed strategic plans and mission action plans, served on advisory and governance boards, attended Hill Days, planned and delivered educational and fundraising events, worked with corporate sponsors, coached volunteer leaders, tested folks for HIV and HepC, served on and led community coalitions, trimmed budgets, managed a community grant funding program, and even published original peer-reviewed research!

4. Affordable Impact:
Expand your fundraising capacity without the cost of a full-time employee. We deliver expert results at a fraction of the price.

5. Social Justice Framework:
I prioritize issues of equity, disparities, and injustices and prefer working with vulnerable populations. I have completed trauma-informed skills delivery training, developed cultural awareness programs, and received a master's-level education in the multigenerational impact of individual and systemic issues like poverty, racism, and oppression.

**We offer an array of nonprofit consulting services, including:**
- Strategic Planning and Program Planning
- Program Evaluation (Process, Outcome, Impact)
- Creating and Executing a Comprehensive Grant Funding Strategy
- Grant Readiness Assessment and Coaching
- Communications and Marketing with Funders & the Community (Watch out! I *love* Canva!)
- Small-Scale Biostatistical Analysis (would bring in a PhD-level researcher, if needed)
- Operations Management (utilizing CRMs, conducting potential partner outreach, training coordination, payment processing, light bookkeeping)
- Creating systems and processes to identify priorities, track progress, and report key milestones (E.g., Notion, Monday, Asana, Airtable, Google Sheets, Google Data Studio, Tableau, etc.)

**A Few Things I DON'T Do**
- Donor Cultivation/Development
- Crowdfunding (e.g., GoFundMe)
- True Graphic Design (I love Canva, but I have no formal training in design)
- Accounting/Finance
- Interim Executive Director Appointments
- Legal Services (But I know a great nonprofit attorney!)
- Custom Database/CRM Development (I'm great with tailoring existing tools but cannot create custom software from scratch)

Practice Areas (select top 3)

Grant Writing/Research
Program Design and Management
Program Evaluation (Outcome Management, Data Analytics)

Client List

References available upon request.

Testimonial 1

"Jessica was very knowledgeable and her in-depth knowledge of industry best practices in the nonprofit space is evident. She offered valuable insight and advice, and completed the project with efficiency and an attitude of excellence. I will definitely use her on future projects that arise and would highly recommend her."
- J.Z., Founder, Texas Nonprofit

Testimonial 2

“I firmly believe that Jessica will be most successful due to her unremitting insight into the power of education, growth and development, and most importantly teaching as a tool for the exchange of ideas. Jessica throughout her career and academic pursuits has developed a keen ability to define and articulate concepts while engaging others in active discussions and project implementation. She also knows that leading, teaching and even mentoring is built on creativity, trust and patience. Absence of these, it is impossible for the learner to connect with their work or their studies.”
- Dr. S.M., Chief Learning Officer, National Nonprofit Based in Knoxville, TN

Testimonial 3

"I wholeheartedly recommend Jessica for any role that demands exceptional creativity, organizational prowess, and proactive leadership. During our time working together, she consistently demonstrated an outstanding ability to craft innovative solutions and manage complex programs with remarkable efficiency. As a program director and grant writer, Jessica developed compelling proposals but also helped streamline processes and anticipate needs. Her proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail made a significant impact on our projects, and she would undoubtedly bring the same level of excellence to any future endeavor."
- R.S. MD, Executive Director, National Nonprofit with Offices in Los Angeles, CA

Publications & Articles

Article 1

Siegel, Benjamin L. and Waddell, Jessica M. (2023) "Low English Proficiency in the United States Associated with Reduced Healthcare Access Under the Affordable Care Act," Florida Public Health Review: Vol. 20, Article 1.

URL for Article 1

https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/fphr/vol20/iss1/1

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