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I’m Lydia, Founder and CEO of Lydia Sierra Consulting. This is where I share guidance to help nonprofit leaders like you strengthen your systems, secure funding, and create lasting community impact.
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- What Makes a Nonprofit a Strong Fit for Lydia Sierra Consulting?
At Lydia Sierra Consulting, many of our strongest client relationships begin with a referral. A board member mentions us to an executive director. A colleague shares our name after hearing a nonprofit leader express frustration about funding challenges. … - Referrals, Relationships, and Revenue: What Community Organizing Taught Me About How Money Really Flows
Recently, I had the opportunity to share my story on a podcast. I spoke about how I got here, the work we do at LSC, and the experiences that shaped how I approach fund development today. … - From Presentation to Connection: Why “We” Matters in Fund Development
This month, I had the opportunity to present to a room of professionals through ProVisors. It was a meaningful experience, not because of the presentation itself, but because of what happened in the room. - Built to Bend, Not Break: Stability Is a Leadership Choice
If you’re an executive director, you already know January does not ease you into the year. It arrives with deadlines, decisions, and very little margin for error. At Lydia Sierra Consulting, we just completed more than two dozen NYC City Council discretionary and capital applications on behalf of our nonprofit partners. …
