Work

Portfolio

Real projects. Real outcomes. Each engagement ends with a system, a document, or a rhythm the client owns — built to hold under real-world pressure.

All work Consulting (JSC) Design Studio JSI
Consulting (JSC)

Nonprofit Formation — Justice-Focused Org

Guided a new justice-advocacy nonprofit from conviction to compliant, grant-ready organization — covering formation, governance, and 501(c)(3) roadmap in under 90 days.

  • EIN + articles of incorporation
  • Bylaws, COI policy, records retention
  • Board roles + meeting rhythm established
  • 1023-EZ readiness plan delivered
Design Studio

Brand Identity System — Mission-Driven Org

Built a complete brand identity system for a growing nonprofit — logo suite, color system, typography, usage guidelines, and a template kit the team could maintain independently.

  • Primary + alternate logo marks
  • Color + type system with usage rules
  • Social + document templates (editable)
  • Brand guidelines handoff
Consulting (JSC)

Revenue Stack — Established Nonprofit

Helped an operating nonprofit move from inconsistent grant income to a structured, sustainable revenue system — pipeline, budget architecture, and reporting framework.

  • Budget architecture (program + admin)
  • Grant calendar + pipeline tracker
  • Outcomes + reporting framework
  • Case for support (funder-ready)
JSI

Just Systems Initiative — Cleveland County

Built the infrastructure for JSI from the ground up — governance, programming framework, and community partnerships focused on reentry housing stabilization.

  • Nonprofit governance + formation
  • Justice navigation programming framework
  • Housing stabilization model (Cleveland County)
  • Community partner relationships
Design Studio

Messaging + Case for Support

Developed a complete messaging system and donor-ready case for support for a social-impact organization — positioning, key phrases, and funder narrative.

  • Positioning + audience definition
  • Messaging spine (internal + external)
  • 6-page case for support
  • Homepage copy blocks
Consulting (JSC)

Board Ops + Operating Rhythm

Stabilized board governance for a scaling nonprofit — meeting systems, accountability structures, and a monthly operating rhythm that actually gets maintained.

  • Board packet template + agenda system
  • OKRs + KPIs (lightweight, usable)
  • Role clarity + task ownership model
  • Monthly reporting cadence

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Whether you need governance infrastructure, a brand that matches your mission, or a partner who understands justice-impacted communities — I want to hear about it.

More of the work

Detailed writeups, process notes, and behind-the-work thinking live on the blog.

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