Nonprofit consulting · Since 2010

Your mission deserves a stronger foundation

Strong governance. Clear direction. Greater capacity. Practical guidance for nonprofit leaders and boards ready to move their organizations forward.

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Experienced leadership.
Advice you can put to work.

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Lori NoonanFounder & Principal Consultant

Expertise with
substance behind it

Licensed Standards for
Excellence® ConsultantBoardSource Certified
Board & Governance ConsultantCertified Fund Raising
Executive · CFRE

Four areas. A stronger organization.

The right support,
where it matters most

Focused engagements that connect good intentions to clear decisions, practical systems, and meaningful action.

Board governance, assessments & retreats

Strengthen your nonprofit board with governance consulting, board assessments, and facilitated retreats led by Lori Noonan of Capacity Builders.

Organizational assessments & capacity building

Identify strengths and capacity gaps with a nonprofit organizational assessment. Build a practical improvement roadmap with Capacity Builders.

Strategic planning

Nonprofit strategic planning that builds shared direction, clear priorities, and an actionable implementation plan. Work with Lori Noonan at Capacity Builders.

Fundraising strategy & readiness

Assess nonprofit fundraising readiness, strengthen your case for support, and build a realistic fundraising strategy with Lori Noonan at Capacity Builders.

Good intentions deserve strong execution

Passion is the start.
Structure makes it sustainable.

Nonprofit leadership is demanding. You need an experienced partner who understands the work—and helps you make it more manageable.

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Your board wants to contribute, but its role and priorities aren’t clear.

Your organization is growing, but its systems and capacity need to catch up.

You need a shared direction—and a realistic plan to put it into practice.

Let’s identify what’s working, address what isn’t, and build a practical path forward.

A practitioner’s perspective

Clear thinking.
Candid conversations.
Practical progress.

Hi, I’m Lori. I founded Capacity Builders to help nonprofit leaders build organizations that are as strong as the missions they serve.

I bring experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, development, and organizational strategy—along with a straightforward, collaborative approach. We’ll ask useful questions, focus on the priorities that matter, and turn recommendations into work you can actually do.

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