TESTIMONIALS
“I’m grateful to my recent clients and workshop participants who have shared their words below about our work together. And to all the many stellar nonprofit leaders, staff members, volunteers, and board members who I have worked with over the years.
Thank you for your active commitment to a better world.”
You inspire me!
LEADERSHIP COACHING • FACILITATION & RETREATS • STRATEGIC PLANNING
“Jenn facilitated an in-person board and staff retreat that left everyone feeling inspired and ready to change the world.
She has an incredible gift for listening and synthesizing what she hears and observes into actionable next steps. Her communication style is clear, engaging and inclusive. Jenn has also coached staff at COVER to help them become their best selves.“
— Helen Hong, Executive Director, COVER
FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE • FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING
“Taking Jenn’s Fundraising & Development Certificate program was transformational for me as a leader.
After the course, I was able to not only speak the language, but for the first time was able to build a development plan for my organization that included multiple pathways to fundraising and donor communication.
After every session, I was able to plan or do something better. I feel much more confident.”
—Robert Hendricks, Founder & CEO, He Is Me
PRESENTING PARTNER
“Jenn facilitates Common Good Vermont's annual Fundraising & Development Certificate and several other programs. Jenn always provides invaluable insights, hands-on ideas, and relevant knowledge to our participants. Her engaging facilitation style keeps everyone actively involved and eager to learn.
What sets her apart is her ability to make every individual feel heard and valued, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for folks who are true beginners while also offering relevant learnings to other experts in the field. Not surprisingly, her sessions consistently receive very positive ratings.”
— Lisa Grefe, Manager of Learning & Education, Common Good Vermont
FACILITATION & RETREATS • FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE
“After participating in several of Jenn’s fundraising & development workshops, I knew she was knowledgeable and organized, and that she knew how to structure a day around goals. So, I hired her to facilitate two board and staff retreats.
She is masterful at bringing people together to build community. Jenn brings joy and candor to our organization's retreats!"
— Elizabeth Frascoia, Executive Director,
Governor’s Institutes of Vermont
FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE • FACILITATION & RETREATS • FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING
“Working with Jenn Hayslett has been one of the best investments our organization has ever made. After taking her outstanding Fundraising & Development course, we knew she would be a good fit for our organizational culture and values, and she has continued to impress us with her abilities. Jenn has provided both custom training for our board and staff and essential counsel on leveraging our small team, with great returns on both. Highly recommend!"
— Roxanne Vought, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
FACILITATION & RETREATS
“Jenn did a masterful job diagnosing our challenges. She then designed and led our board retreat that was directly in answer to our needs. She was clear, concise, polite but not bashful and totally involved. She helped demystify fundraising for some of our board members who were reticent - and gave great guidance for those of us who were more experienced. I highly recommend her to any board who is interested in improving their major gift program.”
— Jack Bode, Treasurer, Sheffield Land Trust
PRESENTING PARTNER
“Jenn is a trusted thought partner, working with the Philanthropy MA team to create deep, impactful learning opportunities for nonprofit professionals.
Whether she Jenn is providing workshops that are single sessions or six-month cohort series, Jenn connects with our program participants where they are and gives them the tools, templates, and confidence to better resource their organizations.”
— Phyllis Corkum, Program Manager, Philanthropy MA
PRESENTING PARTNER
“Jenn has provided invaluable guidance and support as facilitator of a Learning Group a Learning Group for development staff of non-profit youth arts organizations for the past five years.
Participants often comment on the robust content and tools that Jenn provides in addition to her ability to create a sense of community.”
— Sarah Grosvenor, Program Officer, Mott Philanthropic
FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE
“The Fundraising & Development Certificate Program has truly transformed the way our organization operates. Jenn's coaching not only helped me raise significant funds but helped also in creating a strategic plan that brought needed structure to our organization.
What sets Jenn apart is not only her extensive knowledge of development but also her infectious energy and positivity.”
— Isaac Owusu, Director of Community Engagement & Support/ Business Owner
FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE • FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING
“Jenn has been an amazing coach. Her suggestions about communication with our donors have led to increases in our Annual Fund. She helped us create our first Gratitude Report which was followed by a significant bump in our year end appeal, more than doubling our year end receipts from the previous year.
She also suggested that we create a Leadership Giving level resulting in growth with our highest level donors and mid-level giving as well. I highly recommend working with Jenn to bring your fundraising to the next level.”
— Stasia Powers, Community Engagement & Development Director,
Community Nurse Home Care, Inc
FACILITATION & RETREATS • FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING
“Always pushing back on our stuck-thinking, Jenn is supportive while providing honest feedback. Jenn doesn't give us a "canned" list from her bounty of resources, she gives us exactly what we need. ”
— Russell Bradbury-Carlin, Executive Director, Interaction
EXECUTIVE COACHING • FACILITATION & RETREATS • FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE
“When I accepted my first Executive Director role and wanted regular executive coaching, Jenn was the obvious choice. Jenn's broad experience and appreciation of our organization's particular values, style, and priorities make her a valued advisor and thought partner.
I do not always have a defined agenda in advance of our meetings, but 100% of the time it is fruitful and incredibly helpful. We have tackled personnel issues, leadership challenges, and fundraising strategy in our coaching sessions. In every case, I have left our conversations with clarity, a plan of action, and — perhaps best of all — a lighter heart. Working with Jenn is a joy.”
— Susan Hindinger, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Ecostudies
FACILITATION & RETREATS • FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING
“Jenn has been an incredibly impactful partner for GrubStreet. She supported our Board of Directors in improving board process, as well as our director of development and team to strategize around securing major gifts throughout a successful capital campaign. We cannot overstate the effect that she's had on our department and institution.
Jenn's expertise and support has been crucial in helping us maintain a standard of quality, secure a clear direction, and a strong future for our department in a challenging post-pandemic landscape. Her skillset is only matched by her contagious enthusiasm, her creative outlook and solutions-oriented approach.”
— Mariona Lloreta, Development Director, GrubStreet
LEADERSHIP COACHING • FACILITATION & RETREATS • FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING
“Jenn provided Boston Collegiate Charter School with invaluable guidance through a time of major transition, which included a new development team and a leadership change. She helped us keep our messaging clear, strong, and on-brand, even as she got into the weeds with us to clarify roles and improve our internal communication.
Jenn manages to be both honest and kind, and flexible without sacrificing accountability. She has the rare talent of being able to develop practical, workable strategies while still centering big-picture goals and mission.
Our work with Jenn has made us a stronger, more closely knit, more effective fundraising team, and it shows in our collateral and revenue numbers.”
— Beth Newhall, Director of Development Communications & Operations,
Boston Collegiate
FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING
“Jenn is an exceptionally talented, intelligent and creative coach who brings a balance of love and get-to-it-ness that I admire so much. She manages to do all that while being fun and a joy to be around - even virtually!
Each meeting is a deep dive, leaving me with fresh insights and innovative approaches. As a trusted expert advisor, Jenn's guidance is invaluable as we navigate our journey of growth at our school. Thanks to her coaching, I've sharpened my key skills leading to stronger donor engagement than ever before. I'm excited for what lies ahead!
— Nicole Malo, Director of Development, Academy of the Pacific Rim
EXECUTIVE COACHING • FACILITATION & RETREATS • FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE
“I was part of a cohort of development professionals that Jenn facilitated. I got so much from the experience that I signed up for her Fundraising Certificate. The skills and wisdom I gained from the program continue to serve me in my professional life.
Then I hired Jenn as a leadership coach. Her emotional intelligence and wisdom supported me through key junctures in my career. Her coaching was a good investment, which led me to a richly rewarding job as a Major Gifts Officer, where I feel confident in my skills and effective as a leader and colleague.”
— Titi Ngwenya, Major Gifts Officer, New England Conservatory
FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE
“Thank you so much for our coaching conversation. The way you showed up, the ideas you shared, and the specific steps you described were insightful and inspiring."
— Ginger Irish, Director of Development, Outright Vermont
FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE
“I received some great news yesterday, and I wanted to share. For the last several months, I've been communicating with a large family fund office. I met near weekly with their grants team. Finally the foundation met with the family and awarded us a high six-figure grant to move forward with our project!
Thank you again for shepherding us through the Development and Fundraising course. The framework you shared with us has been invaluable.”
— Chris Maggiolo, Deputy Executive Director, Black River Innovation Campus
FACILITATION & RETREATS
“I thought your customized board training was incredibly well designed and remarkable: I went from thinking I could never ask people for contributions to feeling comfortable with it!”
— Jane Laning, Board Member, Sheffield Land Trust
EXECUTIVE COACHING • FACILITATION & RETREATS • FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING
“Jenn Hayslett has been my leadership and fundraising coach for several years at two different organizations. Jenn saw in me what I couldn’t see in myself. She worked with my strengths and compassionately supported my growth in the areas I needed to develop.
As a supervisor, I now employ these positive management skills, and my team is thriving. Jenn has supported me in building my confidence to become a successful leader and fundraiser. Her expertise and guidance continue to be indispensable.”
— Dawn Hayes, Vice President of Philanthropy JVS, Boston
