
Everyone is called to do good....
WE HELP YOU DO IT BIGGER AND BETTER
Good Works is a social impact consulting firm
providing nonprofits and funders of all types
with innovative and impactful strategic services
We Help Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leaders
Realize their Full Potential
Solve their Most Pressing Problems
Multiply their Impact on Peoples' Lives
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Strategic planning & direction-setting
Holistic organizational assessments
Merger & strategic partnership exploration & facilitation
Board governance assessment & strengthening
High-performing team development, retreats, & facilitation
Program assessment, evaluation, & management strengthening
Donor development strategies & practices
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Strategic philanthropy assessment & planning
Collaborative giving program development & management
Strategic partnership development between funders & nonprofits
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CEO/ED search facilitation
Advance leadership transition planning & preparation
Emergency succession planning
Board leadership development & succession planning
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Executive coaching for nonprofit & philanthropic leaders
Board leadership coaching
Emerging leader coaching & development
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On a variety of topics including:
Trends & innovations in the nonprofit & philanthropic sectors
Excellence in nonprofit strategy & management
Strategic collaborations & partnership development
Why We're Different
Hear From Our Clients
Senator Bill Frist, MD
Former US Senate Majority Leader
Founder and Chair, NashvilleHealth
Chair, The Nature Conservancy
“Matt worked very closely and intensively with me, our board, and our team at NashvilleHealth to develop a robust new strategic growth plan for the organization. He was a consummate professional, extremely knowledgeable, and brought multifaceted skills to our benefit. Matt and Good Works have been instrumental to our success, and we have been grateful to have him as a trusted advisor.”
Jane Nelson
President
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
“Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation engaged Good Works to guide our board and team in casting a bold new vision and growth plan. Following months of intensive stakeholder engagement and robust analysis, Matt was able to help us achieve things we had never done before. We adopted an achievable plan to double our impact over 25 years, and we raised $39 million to secure the future of scholarship fund. Good Works’ engagement was truly transformational for our organization.”
Tari Hughes
President & CEO
CNM Nashville
“Matt had the exact kind of experience, demeanor, and approach we needed to transform our organization. He and Good Works built an incredible growth plan for CNM, and then stuck around to help us implement it. He earned the trust of our entire staff and board, and gently guided us to the right answers for our organization.”
Tod Marvin
CEO
Easterseals Central Texas
“Matt advised Easterseals on several strategic initiatives over the last few years, including a large merger and the development and launch of a new earned revenue business. His engaging, collaborative approach to consulting fit our needs well, and he became an integral partner for me and my board. I highly recommend Good Works Strategic Advisors for helping advance any mission-driven organization.”
Tony Budet
President & CEO (Emeritus)
University Federal Credit Union
“UFCU worked with Matt and Good Works for more than a year to help our board and leadership team develop and launch a strategy to integrate targeted social impact into our business model and strategy. His ability to intelligently bridge both the business and social sectors is unique and proved quite valuable to us. Matt very capably provided the counsel and guidance we needed to get started on this exciting journey, and he has become a trusted partner to me and my team.”