“Big Change provided us tremendous value and impact in several ways. They not only made us aware of new funders. They helped us understand how to prioritize among numerous funders and build relationships based on custom approaches that communicate our ability to deliver impact based on each funder’s goals and areas of interest. They took the time to get to know us and then crafted a great framework for a strategy based on our unique strengths.”

— Sam Spofforth, Chief Executive Officer, Clean Fuels Ohio

“Jodi sees the big picture, efficiently gets things done, and interacts well with all around her — staff and board members. She knows the operation from top to bottom, from core activities to budget to fundraising. Bottom line: Jodi is outstanding at her job.”

— Bruce Stevenson, Vice President (retired), Nationwide Children’s Hospital

“Jodi is a brilliant fundraiser but also a skilled money manager. As a result, she builds a bridge between money stewardship – squeezing the most out of the resources you have – and fundraising.”

— Andy Robinson, Author, trainer, and consultant

“Jodi is an energetic, charming, hard-working, and whip-smart fundraiser who can build strong relationships with donors and funding agencies and significantly boost short- and long-term fundraising. She is exceptionally dedicated to her work and maintains an easygoing, collaborative relationship with her colleagues. An added plus is her wonderful sense of humor.”

— Kirsi Aulin, Director of Ombuds Office, University of Colorado, Boulder

“BCC's top-notch team exceeded my expectations. They guided our team through strategic steps that produced impactful marketing, fundraising, and board development tools. They provided ready-to-use templates and strategic planning tools with measurable goals and objectives. We will continue to use Big Change for additional projects!”

— Kristin O’Connor, Chief Administrative Officer, Kingsley Association

"We were impressed with what Big Change Consulting helped us accomplish in a short time, we gained tools to help us become more focused, set priorities, and aim for the future."

— Board of Directors, National Organization for Arts in Health

“Jodi provided invaluable guidance to the Empower Ohio organization. Her willingness to volunteer her knowledge has been instrumental in our growth. She is passionate about her work and beliefs, and has been a key resource for our organization.”

— Kristi McClure, Co-Founder, Empower Ohio

“I came into my organization as a brand new ED during a state of organizational crisis. Big Change Consulting offered comprehensive services and had my back with everything I was up against. They advised me on everything from financial management, fundraising, and development, to operations and HR. Big Change Consulting was pivotal for our organization — we not only survived but are stronger than ever. We now have solid financial systems and procedures, a comprehensive grant management system, and clear operations protocols.

— Carrie Santoro, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Stands Up

“Big Change Consulting is a dream come true for nonprofit organizations trying to juggle it all with strained budgets and capacity. Jodi and her team bring decades of experience across different sectors, from comprehensive operations support to fundraising and communications. They see the big picture through a lens of equity, inclusion, and justice.”

— Rebecca Wiggins, Executive Director, Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education

“Jodi was my trusted partner for 5 years. I could focus on my priorities, knowing that Jodi would and could handle whatever we needed. I know the nonprofit community will greatly benefit from her wide range of skills, wisdom, and hard work. I hired Big Change Consulting to write new personnel policies, help with grant budgets, and increase our staffing capacity.”

— Heather Taylor-Miesle, Executive Director, Ohio Environmental Council

“Jodi’s knowledge of nonprofit, development, and advocacy makes her an excellent leader and person to learn from. Her social skills and ability to navigate various systems and situations make her extremely dynamic. Thank you for everything, Jodi!”

— Cassie Young, Co-Founder, Matter News

“Jodi is an expert in her field, a strategic leader, and a dynamic fundraiser. Under her leadership, our team consistently exceeded fundraising goals. She is incredibly organized and thoughtful and is the only consultant I recommend to my professional network. Her experience in various nonprofit roles means that she understands what it takes to build a sustainable nonprofit organization.”

— Jennifer Pisansky, Principal Consultant, Jennifer Pisansky Philanthropic Advisors