Nonprofit Consultants/Vendors

Perry Clark

Address: 3250 Healy Dr.

City, State, Zipcode: Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Phone: 336-777-8615

No. of years in Business: 35

Principle Services: Turn-key provider of any marketing and printing related projects including direct mail, design, signage, promotional products and apparel.

Local Non-Profits Served: Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC, Trellis, YMCA Northwest NC, Winston-Salem Symphony, Arbor Acres, Senior Services, Ronald McDonald House of Piedmont NC, Kaleideum, Crosby Scholars, Imprints, Centers for Exceptional Children, Victory Junction, HandsOn NWNC to name a few

Michael York

Address: 3540 Clemmons Rd., Suite 118

City, State, Zipcode: Clemmons, NC 27012

Phone: 336-793-0792

No. of years in Business: 19

Principle Services: We are an independent health insurance agency specializing in individual health plans, Medicare health plans and small employer group benefits.

Local Non-Profits Served: HandsOn NWNC

Sherry Heuser

Address: 8300 Clarks Branch Dr.

City, State, Zipcode: Raleigh, NC 27613

Phone: 919-791-3700

No. of years in Business: 15+

Principle Services: Capability Company provides consultation and support to nonprofit organizations to help them hire the best team members to meet their needs and fulfill their mission.

Local Non-Profits Served: Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, City with Dwellings, Family Services Inc., Forsyth Humane Society, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, Smart Start of Forsyth County, other statewide organizations serving the northwest North Carolina region

Allan Burrows

Address: 915 W. 4th St., Suite 101

City, State, Zipcode: Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Phone: 336-747-0133

No. of years in Business: 37

Principle Services: Trusted advisors in philanthropy and executive search, serving nonprofit communities throughout the southeast since 1984.

Local Non-Profits Served: Salem Academy and College, YMCA of Greensboro, YWCA High Point, NC A&T State University, Wake Forest University, Samaritan Ministries, Crossnore/The Children’s Home, Bookmarks, Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries ,Sawtooth School for Visual Art, SECU Family House, and many more.

Heather Lees

Address: 510 Meadowmont Village Circle

City, State, Zipcode: Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Phone: 9198136096

No. of years in Business: 18

Principle Services: We are an organizational development company that specializes in executive selection, coaching, and professional development opportunities for staff.

Local Non-Profits Served: We have worked with United Way of Greensboro and Cumberland Co, Guilford Partnership for Children, Habit for Humanity of Durham, and others. The City of Winston-Salem and Kernersville have been long-time clients. Heather Lee has worked for a statewide nonprofit (Easter Seals UCP, which had offices in all these counties) as well as was a founding board member for a global health organization (The Chordoma Foundation).

Patti Gillenwater

Address: 4040 Ivy Bluff Trail

City, State, Zipcode: Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Phone: 919-622-5141

No. of years in Business: 34

Principle Services: My firm conducts senior leadership searches for nonprofits, board development and strategic planning.

Local Non-Profits Served: Greensboro Urban Ministries, Guilford County Partnership for Children and Authora Care Collective

Leslie Speas

Address: 4480 Lochurst Dr.

City, State, Zipcode: Pfafftown, NC 27040

Phone: 336-830-2081

No. of years in Business: 1

Principle Services: HR expertise to help busy leaders retain, engage and develop their talent, influencing organizational health. Solutions to help with HR services (handbooks, audits, call HR), engagement framework to help organizations elevate employee engagement, and leadership/team/employee development and coaching.

Local Non-Profits Served: Dress for Success, Winston-Salem Street School, Maple Springs UMC, Triad Women's Club, Smart Start, Goodwill Industries

Stephen Sills

Address: 1208 Fenimore St

City, State, Zipcode: Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Phone: 3364044932

No. of years in Business: 13

Principle Services: Innovative Research Insights combines expert evaluation and consulting services with strategic planning and program development to help organizations maximize their impact and achieve their goals. Our approach integrates principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice into every aspect of our work, ensuring that our clients‚ and initiatives are both effective and inclusive. Our services include: strategic planning, monitoring, evaluating, and learning; program development; and needs assessments. Contact Innovative Research Insights today to discuss how our evaluation, strategic planning, and program development services can support your journey toward a more successful, inclusive, and equitable future.

Local Non-Profits Served: City of Greensboro, City of High Point, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, Greensboro Housing Coalition, Guilford County Continuum of Care (CoC), Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Guilford County Schools, Partnership for Prosperity, Peacehaven Community Farm, United Way of Forsyth County, United Way of Greater Greensboro

Alyson Lawton

Address: 118 N Cherry St.

City, State, Zipcode: Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Phone: 3367720891

No. of years in Business: 6

Principle Services: We help small businesses and brands build their online reputation and market to the people who need their services the most by leveraging the power of strategic photography and videography.

Local Non-Profits Served: HandsOn WSNC, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Family Service of the Piedmont

Karl Yena

Address: 184 Mallard Glen Circle

City, State, Zipcode: Winston-Salem, NC 27106

No. of years in Business: 15+

Principle Services: Board development and assessment, strategic planning, staff development, coaching, business planning, organization analysis and structure, executive search processes, mediation/facilitation, human resource policies.

Local Non-Profits Served: Consumer Credit Counseling, Second Harvest Food Bank, Komen Affiliates, Forsyth Medical Center, WFUBMC, Winston-Salem State University, United Way of Forsyth, Hands-On NWNC, Imprints, HHH, Association of Agency Executives, Arts Council, Forsyth County Government, NC Sickle Cell, NC Professional Health Administrators, NC Medical Society

Duane Long

Address: 8576 Sheppard's Run Dr.

City, State, Zipcode: Kernersville, NC 27284

Phone: 3369925664

No. of years in Business: 20

Principle Services: Sales and service of insurance protections. Property and Causality including non-profit operations.

Local Non-Profits Served: Serve on the Following: WS/FC Utility Commission, Hands On NWNC Board of Directors, YMCA Association of NW NC Board of Directors, Kernersville Foundation Board of Directors, Forsyth Tech Business Dept Advisory Board, Kernersville Crisis Control Advisory Board, Kernersville YMCA Advisory Board. References: GreenTree Peer Support, Crisis Control Ministries, Leadership Winston-Salem, Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, Korners Folly Foundation, Ciener Botanical Gardens Foundation

Matthew Szczygiel

Address: 1751 Aberdeen Terrace

City, State, Zipcode: Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Phone: 2032324924

No. of years in Business: 11

Principle Services: Specializing in nonprofit and small business video production, MJS Live Productions LLC is a Winston-Salem-based video and media production company founded in 2012. We believe that everyone has a story to tell, and are impassioned to help you tell it in the most captivating way possible.

Local Non-Profits Served: Bookmarks, Hispanic League, Martin Truex Jr Foundation, Sherry Strong

Katie Zwetzig

Address: 113 S. College Ave.

City, State, Zipcode: Fort Collins, CO 80524

Phone: 864-414-6794

Principle Services: Sterling Volunteers is a background and identity verification service entirely dedicated to nonprofits and volunteers. It offers secure sharing capabilities among a network of millions of vetted volunteers ready to mobilize when opportunities arise to help propel service mission impact. Sterling Volunteers is a division of Sterling, a leading provider of background and identity services, that offers a foundation of trust and safety that spans across industries, professions, and borders. With office locations around the world, Sterling conducts more than 100 million searches annually. Visit Sterling Volunteers online at sterlingvolunteers.com.

Local Non-Profits Served: Bookmarks, Community Care Center of Forsyth County, Crisis Control Ministry, Guilford College, Leadership Winston-Salem, Triad Restorative Justice, Wake Forest University Office of Civic & Community Engagement

Ruth Peebles

Address: P.O. Box 20575

City, State, Zipcode: Raleigh, NC 27619

Phone: 919-266-3072

No. of years in Business: 20+

Principle Services: The INS Group is a seasoned consulting firm that helps nonprofits, government agencies, and faith-based institutions create innovative solutions to build their capacity, sustain programs and services, and plan for the future. Since 1999, we have worked with more than 175 agencies and organizations nationwide to provide high-quality consulting, strategy, and training services. Our diverse team has decades of experience in fields including grant writing, marketing, organizational development, public-private partnerships, intergovernmental management, and research. The INS Group provides the following organizational development and capacity building services to nonprofits: strategic planning, fund development planning, organizational assessments, executive coaching, board development and training, grant writing, grant research, resource development audits, project management and community organizing (facilitation, focus groups, public forums). We understand that every organization is unique and tailor our services to best meet the needs of organizations.

Local Non-Profits Served: International Center of Forsyth Tech, HandsOnNWNC, Hispanic League, Historic Bethabara Park, Triad Local First, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

Jessica Moore-Lane

Address: 5069 Ozark Rd.

City, State, Zipcode: Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Phone: 336-407-6043

No. of years in Business: 2

Principle Services: The Office Geeks, LLC is a virtual assistant agency that provides an array of administrative and financial tasks to suit each of your business's individual and custom needs. Our virtual assistants are comprised of a qualified team of professionals that have years of experience in diverse fields. VAs are selected to best suit your specific needs that will allow for the best virtual experience and the highest quality of work. Working with the Office Geeks, LLC will allow your business to spend more time on what makes you money; less time on the day-to-day mundane tasks. Say Goodbye to stress as your time is freed up to become more productive and get the assistance you need to reach your business goals and dreams. We cater to both for profit and not-for-profit agencies. We specialize in grant writing, nonprofit consulting and business startup, 501 c 3 tax exemption submissions, and much more!

Local Non-Profits Served: Carolina Christian College; Southside Rides Foundation; Growing the Distance, Inc; Tarheel State Deliveries of Hope, Inc; Eagles of Grace, Inc; TURN, Inc

Steve Viola

Address: 1315 S Main St.

City, State, Zipcode: Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Phone: 3368930483

No. of years in Business: 10

Principle Services: Viola Insurance Services, Inc., founded in 2013, is an independent insurance agency with a passion to serve non-profit organizations. We understand the unique risks that non-profit organizations face and offer a full complement of coverages and programs specifically tailored for all types of non-profits.

Local Non-Profits Served: Forsyth Backpack Program, Action4Equity, Humane Solution Spay-Neuter Program, Ukrainian Children Inc, MI CASA - Hispanic/Latino Services, Disability Advocates of Northwest North Carolina, Camel City Playhouse, Birthright of Winston-Salem, Inc., Advocates for Medically Fragile Kids NC