B. Christopher Francis

Nonprofit Consultant

Nonprofit Consulting & Strategic Support

Guiding mission-driven organizations with clarity, compassion, and systems thinking.

With a background in nonprofit organizational work, international development, and years of direct consulting experience in fundraising strategy, risk management, and program design, I help teams do what they do best—better.

I bring a rare blend of vision and practicality, supporting nonprofits in aligning their values with operations, clarifying their strategy, and building structures that sustain both people and purpose.

Areas of Expertise

I’ve supported grassroots nonprofits, global initiatives, and community-based organizations through both hands-on consulting and systems-level leadership. My focus areas include:

Fundraising Strategy & Development

  • Donor engagement systems
  • Individual giving campaigns
  • Grant writing and foundation strategy
  • Major gift cultivation
  • Annual fundraising calendars and storytelling

Program & Mission Alignment

  • Strategic planning facilitation
  • Mission/vision refinement
  • International development program advising
  • Values-based decision-making systems
  • Holistic evaluation tools for impact measurement

Capacity Building & Operations

  • Internal process analysis and re-design
  • Role clarity and labor flow systems
  • Staff/volunteer training systems
  • Meeting structure optimization
  • Burnout prevention and healthy organizational culture

Risk Management & Structural Assessment

  • Board development and governance training
  • Policy review and compliance strategy
  • Crisis response planning
  • Organizational risk mapping and mitigation
  • Volunteer and staff safety protocols

Educational Background

  • BA in Sociology, with dual minors in:
    • Nonprofit Organizational Leadership
    • International Development & Humanitarian Assistance

This foundation grounds my consulting in both systems-level analysis and deep compassion for the human beings inside the system. I understand how mission-driven work can uplift—and how it can break down if not built on sustainable, aligned structures.

How I Work

I begin with a discovery process: listening deeply to your team, your needs, and the deeper challenges beneath the surface. From there, we co-create clear strategies, timelines, and deliverables that respect your pace and culture.

Whether you’re navigating:

  • A fundraising slump
  • Board conflict
  • Mission drift
  • A transition in leadership
  • Or simply needing a fresh, experienced outside eye…

I offer structured insight that feels grounded, actionable, and aligned with your mission.

Let’s Work Together

If your nonprofit is ready to grow, evolve, or rebuild from the inside out, I offer:

  • Short- and long-term consulting packages
  • One-time audits (fundraising, board, risk)
  • Retreat and meeting facilitation
  • Grant review and feedback
  • Strategic planning co-design
  • Onboarding and transitional advising

Let’s talk about where your organization is now—and where you want it to go. Reach out at liberate@bchristopherfrancis.com to connect.