Ethos in Action partners with mission-driven organizations to strengthen strategy, fundraising, and leadership. We bring senior-level expertise and hands-on partnership to help you grow intentionally—aligning your people, systems, and story for greater impact.
Whether through one-on-one executive coaching, board development, or comprehensive fundraising strategy, our team blends insight with action to build sustainable, measurable change.
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Philanthropic Strategy & Operations
For organizations seeking clarity, structure, and sustainable growth.
We help leaders and teams create fundraising strategies that integrate board engagement, donor cultivation, and operational systems. Every plan is grounded in data and tailored to your organization’s culture and capacity — ensuring that growth feels achievable and aligned.
Our work often includes:
Outcome:
A clear, actionable framework that strengthens your fundraising, deepens relationships, and equips your team to lead with confidence.
Board Recruitment & Development
For organizations ready to strengthen their leadership foundation.
We help you build and activate a board that doesn't just govern, it champions your mission. Our approach combines strategic recruitment with thoughtful onboarding and ongoing development to create a culture of engaged, philanthropic leadership.
Our board development work includes:
Outcome:
A diverse, engaged board that actively participates in fundraising, provides strategic oversight, and serves as passionate ambassadors for your mission.
Board Retreats
For boards ready to align, reflect, and move forward with clarity.
We facilitate dynamic board retreats that go beyond typical strategic planning sessions. Our retreats create space for meaningful dialogue, strategic alignment, and concrete action planning—transforming your board from a governance body into a unified leadership team.
Our retreat facilitation includes:
Outcome:
A board that leaves with renewed energy, clear strategic direction, and concrete commitments to advance your mission.
Strategic Planning
For organizations ready to chart their next chapter with intention.
We guide comprehensive planning processes that balance aspiration with reality. Our approach engages stakeholders at every level—from board to staff to community—creating plans that are both visionary and implementable.
Our strategic planning process includes:
Outcome:
A living strategic plan that provides clear direction, inspires stakeholder buy-in, and includes practical implementation tools to track progress.
CEO & Executive Coaching
For leaders ready to strengthen clarity, confidence, and organizational alignment.
Ethos in Action offers personalized coaching for nonprofit CEOs, executive directors, and senior leaders navigating growth, change, or new fundraising goals. Led by Julia Dadakaridis, this work blends strategic advising with practical support—helping leaders build the systems, mindsets, and teams that sustain impact.
Our coaching engagements often include:
Outcome:
A confident, well-supported leader with the tools and clarity to move the organization forward with purpose and strengthen its fundraising results.
Grant Writing & Institutional Support
For teams ready to build consistent, strategic funding pipelines.
We help identify, cultivate, and secure grants from foundations and corporations whose priorities align with your mission. From early prospecting to final reports, we support each step with clarity, precision, and storytelling that reflects your impact.
Our support includes:
Outcome:
A strategic grants program that builds funder confidence and contributes to long-term financial stability.
Marketing & Communications
For organizations ready to amplify their story and deepen engagement.
We help you articulate your mission and impact with clarity and purpose — building trust with donors, partners, and communities. Our communications work integrates message, strategy, and design so your story fuels your fundraising.
Typical services include:
Outcome:
Consistent, mission-aligned messaging that inspires giving and engagement.
Fractional Fundraising & Leadership Support
For organizations that need experienced guidance without adding headcount.
We offer senior-level fundraising and development leadership — from interim roles to dedicated coaching engagements — providing structure, accountability, and momentum.
Support may include:
Outcome:
The experience and strategic direction of a seasoned development leader, paired with the flexibility to meet your organization’s evolving needs.
Additional Services
We can provide these additional services through our network of expert collaborators:
Fractional Fundraising & Leadership Support
We provide experienced development leadership on demand – strategic oversight, team mentorship, and hands-on campaign management.
Marketing & Communications
We craft strategic messaging and campaigns that articulate your impact and strengthen donor relationships.
Grant Writing & Institutional Support
From concept to submission, we help you build competitive grant proposals and programs that deliver measurable impact.
CEO & Executive Coaching
One-on-one coaching for leaders to enhance clarity, confidence, and purpose in guiding their teams and mission.
Strategic Planning
We facilitate comprehensive planning processes that align vision with capacity, creating actionable roadmaps for sustainable organizational growth.
Board Retreats
Facilitated sessions that inspire collaboration, reflection, and clear strategic direction to move from vision to action.
Board Recruitment & Development
We strengthen your leadership foundation by helping you attract, train, and empower engaged, mission-aligned board members.
Philanthropic Strategy & Operations
We design tailored fundraising strategies that align with your mission, resources, and goals for sustainable growth.
Ready to strengthen your strategy, fundraising, or board leadership?
