⎯⎯⎯ Not a sage on the stage, but a Guide on the Side.

Helping nonprofits and funders do great work.

Expertise

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How Guide on the Side can help.

These are the skills that show up most when serving clients.

Grant Strategy

Advising nonprofits through the grant process while building the relationships and systems that sustain long term success.

Grant Strategy

Advising nonprofits through the grant process while building the relationships and systems that sustain long term success.

Capital Campaigns

Developing the strategy, case for support, and funder relationships that move capital campaigns forward.

Capital Campaigns

Developing the strategy, case for support, and funder relationships that move capital campaigns forward.

Grant Program Design

Designing the processes and criteria that shape how funding is allocated, who receives it, and why.

Grant Program Design

Designing the processes and criteria that shape how funding is allocated, who receives it, and why.

Advising and Facilitation

Helping leaders navigate complex decisions and facilitate productive conversations that move organizations forward.

Advising and Facilitation

Helping leaders navigate complex decisions and facilitate productive conversations that move organizations forward.

Selected Work

Selected Work

Testify

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Feedback from some of the philanthropists I've collaborated with.

  • "I gave a lot of money, and I felt good about it. What the hell is going on?"

    Bob Scanlan

  • "I gave a lot of money, and I felt good about it. What the hell is going on?"

    Bob Scanlan

  • "You made the whole giving process fun and meaningful."

    Bonnie Reagan

  • "You made the whole giving process fun and meaningful."

    Bonnie Reagan

  • "Giving requires someone you trust, and I trust you!"

    Jerry Carleton

  • "Giving requires someone you trust, and I trust you!"

    Jerry Carleton

  • “Cody watches a lot of Love Island."

    Charlie Swindells

  • “Cody watches a lot of Love Island."

    Charlie Swindells

  • “Thank you for your refreshing approach to philanthropy.”

    Ken Edwards

  • “Thank you for your refreshing approach to philanthropy.”

    Ken Edwards

hello@guideonthesidellc.com

For new projects, email or fill out the contact form. Looking forward to connecting.

© 2023-2026 Guide on the Side, LLC. All rights reserved.

hello@guideontheside.nz

For new projects, email or fill out the contact form. Looking forward to connecting.

© 2023-2026 Guide on the Side, LLC. All rights reserved.

cody@guideontheside.nz

For new projects, email or fill out the contact form. Looking forward to connecting.

© 2023-2026 Guide on the Side, LLC. All rights reserved.