Inspiring Executive Strategies, LLC
We specialize in values aligned strategy consulting, coaching, and implementation support grounded in love, emergent strategy, and collective wisdom frameworks.
Consulting Offerings
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Budget and Operations Strategy
• Strategic and practical resources to support values-driven budget and operations planning and implementation
• Coach leadership and operation strategies that align values with actions
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Collective Planning and Implementation
• Collaborative organizational assessment of structures, policies, and day-to-day experiences
• Strategic planning and implementation support that aligns programs, budget, and operations
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Funding Policies and Grantee Support
• Align funding policies with community-centered, unrestricted giving
• Coach and train grantees (individual and cohort model) on intersectional, equity-driven budget frameworks and tools
Engagement Examples
Budget and Operations Strategy
Collective process for budget and operations planning and implementation strategies that included staff engagement, organization assessment, and budget projections.
Aligned budget needs with fund development strategy.
Assessment and Advisement
Conducted equity-centered assessment of formal and informal power structures, policies and procedures, and budget and funding priorities.
Reviewed and provided informed recommendations on policies and practices that aligned with organizational core values.
Values-Aligned Funding Support
Conducted analysis of current funding practices and supported grant-making organizations to transition to policies and practices that align with unrestricted general operating funding.
Supported nonprofit organizations develop fundraising strategies and reviewed grant applications.
Nonprofit Planning and Coaching
Guided organizations through strategic planning and implementation tools centered on values and sustainability.
Collaborative and thoughtful coaching that supported leaders to navigate complex situations with a focus on values-aligned decision making.
Client and Partner List
Cal State, Long Beach, CEHE Research Center
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
Unlock NYC
Earthlodge Center for Transformation
The Perfect Fit
Glowmundo
Immigrant Support Services Champaign-Urbana
ACT for Women and Girls
Women’s Wilderness
Higher Learning, Inc
Center for Nonprofit Management
Blooming Willow Coaching, LLC
Be Present Consulting, LLC
Clear Moon Consulting, LLC
Sub-Contract/Consultant Representative:
City of Oakland
Marin County Free Library
The California Endowment
John Rex Foundation
Colorado Health Foundation
Los Angeles Housing Services Authority
MISSSEY
Client and Partner Insights
"She transformed our organization by strengthening funder relationships, reducing expenses, and diversifying funding to expand peer-led community programs. Her collaborative leadership, deep knowledge, and genuine empathy created a lasting, positive impact on our sustainability." — Board President
“I feel comforted knowing that there are people like you in the world who hold space with love, care, fierce intelligence, and an unwavering commitment to pursue a world that we can feel proud that we are leaving to future generations.” - Consultant, Finance and Executive Coaching
"Haydée is a visionary leader and strategist who aligns organizational structures and finances with mission, uniting stakeholders around a shared vision for social justice and equity. Her transformative work, rooted in a deep understanding of economic oppression and racism, has left a lasting impact on all who have the honor of working with her." — Executive Director
“Haydée has been one of the most incredible collaborative partners I have worked with. She brings not just knowledge and expertise, but an incredible passion and empathy for those she is working with as well as those she is working for.” - Vice President of Strategic Development
"Haydée designed clear, efficient budgeting processes and delivered board training that inspired action and renewed enthusiasm for fundraising. Her responsiveness and genuine investment in understanding our team's needs made her an invaluable partner."* — Development Director
“The perspective and experience you bring is a gift to us all and I feel privileged to have worked along side you” - Director, Client Services
"Haydée completely transformed our organizational finances, converting a deficit budget into a full-cost structure that supported staff raises, new programs, and full debt repayment — all while rebuilding reserves. Her expertise in cash projections and budget planning significantly strengthened our board's financial literacy and long-term sustainability." — Board President
Article: Equitable Budgets for Nonprofits
“An equitable and inclusive budgeting process is a year-round process that draws from many of the same organizing and advocacy approaches that nonprofits already use to engage their communities – such as making sure people are informed, able to participate, and valued for their expertise and unique perspectives. ”
Consultant Partner Spotlight: Tercero Solutions
Tercero Solutions is a seasoned consultancy with over 30 years of experience, dedicated to helping mission-aligned organizations optimize their operations and technology. We partner with clients to deliver tailored solutions that promote growth, efficiency, and success while staying true to their core values and objectives.
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Vision
It begins with a vision. A vision to have a thriving, sustainable, mission-centered organization that is filled with people who are inspired and passionate about community.
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Plan
The planning process is where we explore the how. It's where we develop a holistic understanding of how systems function and how each person contributes to the collective well-being internally and in community.
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Create
Creating new or improved processes is the fun part. Here is where we collaboratively build out from how things currently flow to what is needed to achieve the vision.