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How We Work
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Collaborative
col·labo·rative adj. Working with others for a common purpose, benefit, or goal; "a cooperative effort".
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Initially one or two primary consultants take responsibility for a project spending time in what we call the “Discovery Process” where we seek to learn about your agency and its unique needs and environment. We then give our clients access to other consultants as needed to provide them with the optimal solutions to their needs. Our various specialty areas enable us to provide in-depth expertise in diverse areas with a competitive fee structure. Who We Are
The Nonprofit Collaborative is made up of seasoned nonprofit consultants who offer complimentary skills and experiences in order to offer a full range of services to not-for-profits.
Our goal is to increase effectiveness by building management skills and providing guidance and support through a personalized, realistic, and viable action plan. We believe that nonprofits need to be constantly evolving to meet the changes they inevitably face.
Agencies need to be strong and resilient to compete in today’s nonprofit environment. Effective management, leadership, financial stability, a supportive and active board, solid program designs, and a trained and committed staff are essential to the health of an agency. Understanding the challenges that nonprofits face, we take a multi-level approach with clients, addressing identified needs in incremental stages while being sensitive to staff capacity, board time and resources. Our work style emphasizes good listening skills, creative thinking and flexibility.
Jessica Davis Godwin
JDG Consulting
Ms. Godwin has developed an expertise in the area of youth development and child welfare as a program designer and administrator while working with children and families in New York City for nearly 20 years. Before becoming a consultant, Jessica worked for almost two years at the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation as a Senior Portfolio Associate. Prior to joining the Foundation, Jessica worked for the New York City Administration for Children's Services as Director in their Office of Youth Development, creating and managing programs for older-age youth transitioning out of foster care. Prior to working at ACS, Jessica was a program director and social worker at various youth organizations in New York City. She earned an M.S.W. at Hunter College School of Social Work and a Bachelors of Art in art history from Skidmore College.
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Gail Goodman
Goodman Consulting Associates
Ms. Goodman has over 30 years of management experience in government, nonprofit agencies and foundations. Formerly the Director of the Management Analysis Unit of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, she has been a grants manager in both the public and private sectors. Gail was responsible for funding criminal justice programs for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, directed an international fellowship program at the Open Society Institute, and, as Assistant Director of the Westchester Community Foundation, directed and supervised grantmaking activities. Gail is a founding member of a national leadership networking organization and a founder of the Apoyo Fund for Latino nonprofits at The Westchester Community Foundation.
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Molly Penn
Penn Consulting
Ms. Penn has over 20 years experience in the nonprofit sector. Before becoming a consultant, Molly worked at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Actors Studio, and The New Jersey Shakespeare Festival. Molly has been a lecturer at SUNY Purchase in Grantwriting. She is also a registered fund raising consultant with the NYS Charities Bureau and a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Molly has been consulting since 2000 in the areas of strategic planning, board development and fund raising. She has an M.B.A. in Management from Fordham University, an M.F.A. in Arts Management from Columbia University and a B.A. in Dance from Bard College and has completed training as a professional coach.
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