The partners we've walked with.

"Jeff's depth of experience in the non-profit space allowed him to bring realistic recommendations as well as strategic vision to our organization. His knowledge of the DC community was incredibly helpful in helping us consider ways to expand our programmatic impact. As a seasoned non-profit leader, Jeff understands the organizational alignment and operational best practices required for sustained success and maximum impact."

"Jeff served as Interim Executive Director of Youth Speaks for almost a year and I cannot imagine a better leader to have taken on that job. He was an asset from Day 1, jumping in to help manage staff concerns and offering a wealth of knowledge and experience to fundamental functions like finance, HR, and operations. He showed up as both assertive and empathetic which enabled him to simultaneously earn credibility while integrating into the culture of the organization."

"As a new CEO, I found that I had limited opportunities for learning how to navigate my new role. Working with Jeff, I found someone who was going to challenge me to see new perspectives, push me to evaluate situations on a deeper level, and ask the hard questions that allowed me to stretch myself as an Executive. Jeff's approach is firm but compassionate — he's a teacher and a listener, he offers guidance not advice. Because of my coaching sessions with Jeff I am a more confident leader."

"Jeff is a fantastic executive leadership coach. He brings deep expertise in many areas of non-profit management, which gives him a strong base from which to begin his work with others. While his ideas and experience running successful non-profits are tremendous, it is a distant second to the way he quickly works to build trusting, authentic relationships with people. He is considerate, deliberate and direct; it is a gift to work with him."

"Jeff is a kind, ethical, seasoned professional. He is a coach, facilitator, and thought partner all in one. Jeff helped us set up our development department and supported execution by providing real-time guidance while we did the work. With Jeff's support, we were awarded an AmeriCorps grant worth almost $1 million dollars and raised upwards of $50,000 in our first Gala."

"Jeff provided us with a sense of direction and organization that motivated us to move forward with our strategic planning. His skill in leading and facilitating our Board retreat and his level of professionalism and ability to motivate while providing the right level of guidance was fantastic. I would recommend Jeff without reservation."

"Jeffrey's coaching supported me in being a more strategic and compelling executive. With his guidance, I was able to surpass my fundraising goals with high marks and was also able to have high board participation and retention. I am truly grateful for Jeffrey's coaching and can truly say he raised the executive financial and professional acumen for my career."

"I've had the good fortune to partner with Jeff Franco on several projects, including his participating in our Korn Ferry DC Retreat and leading a robust discussion on building personal brands, and his facilitating a workshop for a Board of Directors to help them prepare for an upcoming Strategic Planning session. Jeff is incredibly knowledgeable on all things pertaining to nonprofits and leadership — and his delivery is engaging, thoughtful, and impactful."

"We had the pleasure of working with Jeff Franco as he led our Board in a session designed to increase their understanding of the stages of fundraising and their role within it. The session really helped to remove some of the phobias board members had for engaging in fundraising. You'll really appreciate Jeff's approach and his ability to build connection with you and others within your organization."

"For anyone looking for coaching that strikes a perfect balance of relational and pragmatic — look no further. My sessions were always insightful, thoughtful, and tailored to my goals. There never felt like there was a script Jeff followed — instead, he took time to get to know my unique circumstances which led to outcomes tailored specifically to the goals I had. I never left a session regretting the time spent."

"Jeff provided stability and wisdom during his tenure as Interim Executive Director at Rising for Justice. He was well-liked by staff, the board, and stakeholders alike. We are grateful for the excellent bridge he provided until our new Executive Director could come aboard."

"Jeff took the time to thoroughly understand our organization and helped us develop a robust succession plan for long-term sustainability. We are successfully implementing Jeff's actionable recommendations, knowing that we can leverage his knowledge and network for future support."

"Jeff's depth of experience in the non-profit space allowed him to bring realistic recommendations as well as strategic vision to our organization. His knowledge of the DC community was incredibly helpful in helping us consider ways to expand our programmatic impact. As a seasoned non-profit leader, Jeff understands the organizational alignment and operational best practices required for sustained success and maximum impact."

"Jeff served as Interim Executive Director of Youth Speaks for almost a year and I cannot imagine a better leader to have taken on that job. He was an asset from Day 1, jumping in to help manage staff concerns and offering a wealth of knowledge and experience to fundamental functions like finance, HR, and operations. He showed up as both assertive and empathetic which enabled him to simultaneously earn credibility while integrating into the culture of the organization."

"As a new CEO, I found that I had limited opportunities for learning how to navigate my new role. Working with Jeff, I found someone who was going to challenge me to see new perspectives, push me to evaluate situations on a deeper level, and ask the hard questions that allowed me to stretch myself as an Executive. Jeff's approach is firm but compassionate — he's a teacher and a listener, he offers guidance not advice. Because of my coaching sessions with Jeff I am a more confident leader."

"Jeff is a fantastic executive leadership coach. He brings deep expertise in many areas of non-profit management, which gives him a strong base from which to begin his work with others. While his ideas and experience running successful non-profits are tremendous, it is a distant second to the way he quickly works to build trusting, authentic relationships with people. He is considerate, deliberate and direct; it is a gift to work with him."

"Jeff is a kind, ethical, seasoned professional. He is a coach, facilitator, and thought partner all in one. Jeff helped us set up our development department and supported execution by providing real-time guidance while we did the work. With Jeff's support, we were awarded an AmeriCorps grant worth almost $1 million dollars and raised upwards of $50,000 in our first Gala."

"Jeff provided us with a sense of direction and organization that motivated us to move forward with our strategic planning. His skill in leading and facilitating our Board retreat and his level of professionalism and ability to motivate while providing the right level of guidance was fantastic. I would recommend Jeff without reservation."

"Jeffrey's coaching supported me in being a more strategic and compelling executive. With his guidance, I was able to surpass my fundraising goals with high marks and was also able to have high board participation and retention. I am truly grateful for Jeffrey's coaching and can truly say he raised the executive financial and professional acumen for my career."

"I've had the good fortune to partner with Jeff Franco on several projects, including his participating in our Korn Ferry DC Retreat and leading a robust discussion on building personal brands, and his facilitating a workshop for a Board of Directors to help them prepare for an upcoming Strategic Planning session. Jeff is incredibly knowledgeable on all things pertaining to nonprofits and leadership — and his delivery is engaging, thoughtful, and impactful."

"We had the pleasure of working with Jeff Franco as he led our Board in a session designed to increase their understanding of the stages of fundraising and their role within it. The session really helped to remove some of the phobias board members had for engaging in fundraising. You'll really appreciate Jeff's approach and his ability to build connection with you and others within your organization."

"For anyone looking for coaching that strikes a perfect balance of relational and pragmatic — look no further. My sessions were always insightful, thoughtful, and tailored to my goals. There never felt like there was a script Jeff followed — instead, he took time to get to know my unique circumstances which led to outcomes tailored specifically to the goals I had. I never left a session regretting the time spent."

"Jeff provided stability and wisdom during his tenure as Interim Executive Director at Rising for Justice. He was well-liked by staff, the board, and stakeholders alike. We are grateful for the excellent bridge he provided until our new Executive Director could come aboard."

"Jeff took the time to thoroughly understand our organization and helped us develop a robust succession plan for long-term sustainability. We are successfully implementing Jeff's actionable recommendations, knowing that we can leverage his knowledge and network for future support."