A Nonprofit Capacity-Building Partnership

Bringing the Lifecycles Approach to Nonprofits in Greater Worcester

The nonprofit ecosystem in Greater Worcester, MA was strengthened last fall when the Greater Worcester Community Foundation (GWCF) invited experienced Lifecycles-trained consultant Heidi Holtz to present on the Lifecycles model—a proven framework for understanding and supporting nonprofit capacity building and long-term sustainability.

On October 23, more than 50 nonprofit leaders gathered for the free, three-hour Nonprofit Lifecycles workshop hosted by GWCF’s Nonprofit Support Center. Supported by GWCF’s renewed $1M, three-year investment in the Center, the workshop offered an open door for nonprofits across Worcester County to engage in learning, connection, and conversation.

From Syracuse to Worcester:

A Shared Vision

Peter Dunn, CEO of GWCF, gained firsthand insight into the strategic value of NLI’s Lifecycles model during his tenure at the Central New York Community Foundation. “As we recommitted to capacity-building in Worcester, introducing Lifecycles was a natural next step,” said Dunn.

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Sharing Strategic Insights with West Virginia Nonprofits

Jennifer Bonnett, NLI's President and CEO, shared insights on nonprofit strategy, business models, and governance at a workshop by West Virginia Nonprofit Association in August.

She’ll also be joining the conversation again at their Nonprofit Leadership Summit this October. If you are in the West Virginia area, join her to learn how to “Stop Guessing, Start Planning: The Lifecycles Approach to Budgeting.”

Learn more at WVNPA.org

Opportunity for Lifecycles Consultants in Arizona!

Are you a Lifecycles-trained consultant based in Arizona? We’re inviting a select group of professionals to provide 5–6 hours of expert support to nonprofits following our upcoming capacity-building workshop in partnership with AZ Impact for Good.

📅 Consulting Period: October 6 - December 1, 2025

📍 Eligibility: Must be Arizona-based and Lifecycles trained

Help nonprofits apply what they’ve learned and move forward with confidence.

Learn More and Apply Now

NLI Member of the Month: Kim Hartmann

We’re proud to spotlight Kim Hartmann, Ed.D., CEO of KCH Solutions and a founding member of NLI. With over thirty years of experience in management consulting across the for-profit, nonprofit, and public sectors, Kim brings a wealth of insight and vision to every engagement.

Kim’s consulting expertise centers on strategic planning, capacity building, and leading organizational change initiatives. Her Lifecycle specialty lies in the assessment and design phase, with a particular passion for supporting organizations in the growth through mature stages. With her Lifecycle Program Financial Analysis, she integrates Lifecycle analysis, scenario planning, and financial modeling to help clients build vibrant program portfolios.

In addition to her consulting work, Kim holds a doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership and is a Certified Public Accountant. She is currently writing a book titled Adaptive Problem Solving and Why Yesterday’s Leadership Models Can’t Solve Today’s Challenges.

Learn more about Kim on her Directory page.

Update your profile today with full information and a photo, and you could be the next member profile highlighted in our social media.

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Bundle Lifecycles 101 and 201 and Save!

Ready to deepen your capacity-building skills and stretch your budget? When you register for the October 2025 or February 2026 Lifecycles 101 session alongside the Spring 201 Intensive, you’ll save 15% on your total registration!

(Discount automatically applied in cart)

Upcoming Events

Nonprofit Lifecycles Capacity Building Workshop with AZ Impact for Good - September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDT

Lifecycles 101 - October 30/31 @ 9:00a-12:00p PT/ 12:00-3:00pm ET

Virtual Office Hours - Sept. 29, Oct. 27, and Dec. 8 @ 10:30-11:30am PT/ 1:30-2:30 pm ET.

Visit our Events Page for all the details

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