ThinkSharp! Consulting serves rural non-profit organizations across Colorado, with offerings that can be tailored to the size, mission and needs of your organization.

Our clients range from arts organizations, to mental healthcare, to youth development. Since 2017 we have brought over $14,000,000 in funding to our clients across the Western Slope region. We want to get to know your staff, the people you serve, and be a true partner in fulfilling your organization’s mission and ensuring long term sustainability and growth.

Our Services

  • Build sustainable funding streams through strategic grant development. Whether you're just getting started or have a well-established grant program, we have an option for you. We offer two distinct approaches: full grant management that adds capacity to your team by working directly with you on your grant program, or our teaching-based coaching methodology that empowers your organization to develop internal grant capabilities. From strategy to execution, we support your path to long-term grant success.

    Grant Management

    Complete grant lifecycle support where we become truly part of your team to maximize impact, build sustainable funder relationships, and ensure compliance. All service levels include the full spectrum of grant services—the difference is in the scope and complexity of your grant portfolio.

    Service Levels:

    • Essential Grant Management - Full grant support for smaller nonprofits with 1-2 core programs requiring straightforward grant applications and reporting

    • Standard Grant Management - Complete grant services for organizations with multiple programs requiring varied grant applications and diverse compliance requirements

    • Premium Grant Management - Comprehensive grant portfolio management for complex organizations with numerous programs, a variety of grant narratives, and government or other complex funders requiring intensive compliance and reporting systems

    Grant Intensive Training & Coaching

    We're all about empowering YOU to be successful and build a thriving grant program. Whether you're new to grants or looking to strengthen your existing skills, our training and coaching develops your internal capacity so your team can confidently navigate the grant landscape and achieve sustainable funding success.

    Available Options:

    • Comprehensive Grant Intensive Training - Complete program combining group training sessions with personalized 1:1 coaching to guide you in creating compelling grant narratives, building strong funder relationships, and establishing effective grant management systems

    • Advanced Grant Coaching - Designed for organizations with a strong grant foundation, this intensive 1:1 coaching elevates your existing skills and expands your funding potential

    Grant Consultation

    Flexible, targeted support for organizations wanting to learn grant basics or tackle specific grant challenges. Get expert tips, ideas, and contacts to move your grant efforts forward, without long-term commitments.

  • Transform your vision into actionable results through our proven strategic planning expertise. We guide organizations through planning processes that align stakeholders, clarify priorities, and create practical roadmaps and strategic plans that guide your organization for the next three years toward sustainable impact. Our process evaluates everything from vision, mission and values to an accountability plan.

    Available Service Levels:

    • Essential Strategic Planning - Collaborative planning process that engages your leadership team and board to develop a clear strategic framework with measurable goals and action steps

    • Comprehensive Strategic Planning - In-depth strategic development that includes gathering input from key constituents (staff, board, community partners, and stakeholders) to inform your plan, plus a customized blueprint for annual evaluation and plan refinement throughout the strategic plan term, and implementation support to help you take the plan into action

  • Invest in your most valuable asset—your people. Through our teaching-based approach, we develop the leadership capabilities your team needs to advance your mission effectively in today's complex nonprofit landscape.

    Executive Director Intensive Training & Coaching

    Empower executive directors to navigate the unique challenges of nonprofit leadership by truly understanding their individual circumstances and providing guidance tailored to their specific context. From board relations to strategic decision-making, we provide the teaching-based support and tools you need to lead with confidence and advance your mission effectively.

    Leadership Development

    Cultivate strong leaders at every level of your organization through our customized programs. Our programs develop the leadership capabilities that drive organizational success and create sustainable impact in your community.

    Board Development & Training

    Transform your board into a strategic asset. We help boards understand their governance role, clarify their legal duties and fiduciary responsibilities, engage meaningfully in organizational strategy, and provide effective oversight that advances your mission.

    Professional Facilitation

    Expert facilitation services to guide your most important conversations and decisions. Whether you're planning strategically, resolving conflicts, or building consensus, our skilled facilitators create productive environments for meaningful outcomes.

    Available Service Levels:

    • Essential Facilitation - Half-day and full-day facilitated sessions

    • Comprehensive Facilitation - Multi-day retreats and complex strategic processes

  • Navigate the complexity of capital campaigns with confidence through our proven expertise and partnership approach. We provide the strategic guidance and hands-on support you need to reach your fundraising goals and transform your organization's capacity.

    Campaign Intensive Training & Coaching

    Comprehensive coaching support throughout your entire capital campaign journey, from initial feasibility assessment through final celebration. Our experienced team provides strategic guidance and hands-on support to help you reach your fundraising goals and transform your organization's capacity.

    Campaign Consultation

    Strategic consultation for any element of your capital campaign. Whether you need guidance on feasibility studies, campaign planning, donor cultivation strategies, volunteer recruitment, or campaign communications, get expert advice to enhance your campaign strategy and execution.

    Additional Services: Optional capital grant consultation and grant management services are also available to complement your campaign efforts.

  • Create memorable experiences that advance your mission, strengthen community connections, and generate revenue to support your programs. Our event expertise helps you design and execute impactful events that achieve your goals while building sustainable capacity.

    Event Management

    Full-service event management that handles the heavy lifting while collaborating closely with your team to ensure every detail aligns with your organization's vision and goals.

    Event Intensive Training & Coaching

    Build your team's event planning capabilities with practical training. Our intensive training provides skills development and industry best practices to help you develop systems for consistent event success, with optional ongoing coaching support available.

    Event Consultation

    Targeted support for specific event challenges and opportunities. Get expert advice to enhance your event strategy and execution.

Let's Talk About Your Needs

Every organization's needs are unique. We believe in meeting you where you are and building the meaningful relationships that lead to sustainable success. Contact us today to explore how ThinkSharp! Consulting can empower your organization to advance its mission effectively.

Schedule a consultation to discover which services align with your organization's current needs and future aspirations.