I’m a

Nonprofit Strategist

dedicated to mission-driven voice, advocacy and community experiences.

Consulting

Mission

My mission is to help museums and nonprofits build people-focused organizations and to reach the full potential of their operation.

How?

Through intentional strategy and clear communications, we will enhance the impact of your organization’s mission, empower your team and inspire advocacy within the community.

Susan Cardosi-Albert

Nonprofit consultant based in Greater Los Angeles with 25 years of experience.

Work history includes projects and collaborations with these organizations:

  • HaGomel Foundation

  • Peace Over Violence

  • Western Railway Museum

  • Chromatic, Inc. and Light Equity

  • Kidspace Children’s Museum

  • Putumayo Kids

  • Bean Sprouts

  • Los Angeles Zoo

  • COSI

  • SoCal Museums

  • California Association of Museums

  • Bridge to Books

Contact me to start the conversation and to build an organizational assessment.



My consulting process starts here:

How do you articulate the needs of your organization and the community you serve?

What is your strategy for these 5 pillars of nonprofit administration?

  • Having a mission, creating partnerships and launching programs is only part of the work. Capacity building is often overlooked when programs and community impact has liftoff. Only strategic planning can navigate an organization through growing pains, finding prospective donors, and reaching the point of continued sustainability.

  • It’s more than following a mission statement. Have the difficult conversations of “what do we stand for?” and “how do we take care of our team?” before crafting your people and culture standards, policies and procedures.

    Build a team structure ingrained in the organization’s brand identity, outlining the standards for training, staff development, cross-department collaboration, transparency and inclusion.

  • Leveraging the strengths of your human capital and establishing sound operational procedures is the backbone of a successful organization.

    Let's assess and build a framework for the health of your business, making your organization more appealing and transparent for funding.

  • Communicating your brand is more than showing off a logo and sending some emails. Who is your audience, your donors, and your volunteer-base?

    You need a brand strategy that develops a mission-driven voice with distinct values, as well as visual storytelling techniques to captivate each stakeholder segment.

    Initiate a marketing and outreach plan with detailed calendars, campaigns, and team strategies. Establish external contractors, reps, and community relationships that build strategic partnerships and public engagement.

  • Let’s work together on the development and evaluation of your organization's projects and programs.

    Need help activating your arts programming or establishing retail/ site operations?

    I can help you launch from the ground up, or build enhancements to your current operation in the form of a restructure, redesign, or rebrand.