Strengthen Your Leadership & Amplify
Your Impact with Non-Profit Coaching

CAREER | LEADERSHIP | EXECUTIVE COACHING

Years of experience in social impact

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Worked across 42 countries globally

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Collaboration with hundreds of non-profits globally

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What is Non-Profit Coaching?

Nonprofit coaching is a tailored, collaborative process that helps leaders and teams in the nonprofit sector gain clarity, confidence, and measurable impact. I work with you to enhance your leadership, overcome challenges, and align your vision with actionable strategies.

Whether you’re a senior leader navigating organizational transitions and strategic decision-making, a mid-career professional looking for advancement, or a middle manager balancing expectations from all sides, coaching equips you with the guidance, tools, and strategies to lead effectively.

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Strategic
Planning

Strategic Planning

Gain clarity on your goals and develop actionable strategies to drive meaningful, mission-aligned impact.

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Organizational
Growth

Organizational Growth

Navigate change, scale impact, and align structure with strategy for long-term success.

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Leadership
Development

Leadership Development

Strengthen your leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence to lead with authenticity and influence.

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Change
Management

Change Management

Adapt to transitions, uncertainty, and evolving priorities with resilience and strategic foresight.

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Team
Dynamics

Team Dynamics

Foster collaboration, communication, and trust to build high-performing, mission-driven teams.

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Work-Life
Integration

Work-Life Integration

Establish boundaries and sustainable practices to prevent burnout and maintain long-term effectiveness as a leader.

Meet Kelsi, Your Non-Profit Coach

As an experienced social impact coach & consultant, I’ve spent almost two decades navigating this industry, helping special impact professionals and purpose-driven teams find happiness and balance in all spheres of life.

With a deep understanding of the non-profit, philanthropy, development, humanitarian, corporate social responsibility & social entrepreneurship realms, I’m here to guide you through the unique challenges you face on your personal and professional journey.

Book a clarity call today and take the first step toward a career and life you love. Let’s rewrite your story.

How Does a Non-Profit Coach Help You?

As a Non-Profit Coach, my role is to empower you as a leader, helping you navigate challenges, achieve your goals and ultimately enhance your impact.

Here’s how I can support you:

Clarifying Your
Vision

Clarifying Your Vision

I help you define your leadership vision and align it with your organization’s mission, ensuring you stay focused on what truly matters.

Overcoming
Roadblocks

Overcoming Roadblocks

I help identify and address the obstacles holding your nonprofit back, whether it's fundraising, board relations, or operational challenges

Building Stronger
Teams

Building Stronger Teams

I provide strategies for improving communication, collaboration, and team morale, so your team works cohesively towards your nonprofit's goals.

Sustaining
Growth

Sustaining Growth

I guide you in developing strategies for long-term success, from enhancing community engagement to scaling your impact.

Enhancing
Leadership Skills

Enhancing Leadership Skills

I work with you to sharpen your decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities, helping you lead with confidence and clarity

Personal
Growth

Personal Growth

I provide support to help you build resilience and maintain balance in your leadership role, preventing burnout and fostering long-term fulfillment.

Ready to Take Your Non-Profit Leadership to the Next Level

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I provide a range of personalized services designed to empower individuals and organizations in the non-profit sector. Here's how I can support you:

Services

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Career Transitions &
Advancement

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Individual Executive
Coaching

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Team Coaching &
Leadership Development

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Organizational Transformation

Who Can Benefit from Non-profit Coaching?

Mid-career
professionals

Whether you're looking to take your career to the next level, navigate a pivot, or regain your sense of purpose, coaching helps you align your actions with your values and move forward with confidence.

Executive and
Leadership Teams

Gain clarity, enhance leadership skills and navigate challenges, to lead with confidence and drive organizational success.

Operational and
Programming Leaders

Streamline processes and improve efficiency while optimizing programming to create a more productive and impactful organization.

Boards of
Directors/Trustees

Improve board dynamics, align with organizational goals, and strengthen board engagement and governance.

When Should You Hire a Non-Profit Coach?

  • Stepping into leadership, changing roles, or figuring out your next move? Coaching helps you make the right decision with clarity and confidence.

  • Balancing strategy, teams, and mission can be tough. Coaching gives you the tools to lead with confidence—without the burnout.

  • Looking to step into executive leadership or build influence? Coaching helps you develop executive presence and strategic positioning.

  • Struggling with team dynamics, communication, or morale? Coaching strengthens collaboration and leadership at all levels.

  • Navigating organizational shifts or big decisions? Coaching helps you adapt, strategize, and move forward with purpose.

  • Nonprofit work is demanding. Coaching helps you stay effective, focused, and energized for the long haul.

My Coaching Methodology

  • It all starts by gaining deep insight into your strengths, desires and goals. Through thoughtful exploration, you will uncover what truly matters to you and align your actions with your core values. Together, we will work to clarify your purpose, set meaningful goals, and create a roadmap that guides you towards your ideal future.

  • Experience personal and professional growth like never before. Once you have a clear understanding of your direction, the Growth pillar comes into play. Here, we will focus on strategies that empower you to take decisive action. We will address any obstacles or limiting beliefs that arise, and I will provide guidance, tools, and accountability to help you overcome challenges and step outside your comfort zone.

  • Build the confidence and resilience needed to navigate life's twists and turns. We will work on boosting your self-belief, enhancing your decision-making skills, and cultivating a mindset of positivity and possibility.

    As you continue to build on your achievements, you will develop a strong sense of self that empowers you to lead a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.

    Step into leadership roles with conviction and poise. Unlock the leader within and leave a legacy of success.

Ready To Get Started?

Book a Call

Book a discovery call today and start your journey towards a life of purpose, balance and impact.

Create a Plan

We will talk about your goals, dreams, and what you’d like to create so we can craft a plan to make it happen.

Amplify Your Impact

Finally, I’ll help you implement the plan, giving you the support, guidance, and understanding you deserve.

Client Testimonials

  • Working with Kelsi was a real pleasure and a big eye opener, as a first time coaching experience unveiled.  Her fantastic ability to listen and the jovial tone that lead our conversations made me very comfortable in opening up and paved the way for interesting views and alleys, that I could only think of with her guidance.

    Razvan, Switzerland

  • Kelsi helped me to navigate a difficult transition in my career, when I was looking for a change but didn't know where to start. She expertly guided me through the process of identifying what I value professional and exploring potentially alternative career paths. Kelsi is a kind, encouraging and thoughtful career coach who understands first hand the challenges for women (and mothers) working in the aid sector and internationally. Thanks to her I have made a professional shift, and I am so grateful for her support.


    Rosie, United Kingdom

  • It has been an absolute pleasure to have the coaching sessions with Kelsi, which have been as productive as they were pleasant. Kelsi is assertive, detail-oriented, and the sessions were well structured. Kelsi is very easy-going, empatheic, and effortless to connect with: key qualities when one must share personal private information. She helped me significantly to land ideas that were wandering in my ming and needed structure, which was crucial to achieving my objectives.

    Vicente, Switzerland

  • Kelsi is a supportive and encouraging coach who helped me to flip some of my limiting beliefs and take action. I am so grateful for her support, she helped me gain clarity around my deepest priorities and uncover inspired actions to move me in the direction of my new identity as the CEO of my own practice, while being the mother, coach and teacher I desire to be.

    Traci, USA

  • It's rare to find a coach who has been in leadership in the social impact sector, which causes so much burnout. Kelsi was empathetic, understood quickly my challenges, and offered great strategies and tips to reach my goals, as well as pushing me to think outside of my comfort zone on things that are actually important to me.

    COO, International Non-Profit, Germany

  • Kelsi's coaching was transformative, guiding me to a place where I felt proud, excited, and at peace with the next steps in my career. As I transitioned into a new phase, Kelsi not only helped me strategically plan those steps but also gave me the confidence to trust that my chosen path is both financially sustainable and personally fulfilling. Without her guidance, I might have fallen back into old habits and outdated ways of working, leading to the same cycle of burnout I’ve experienced in previous roles. I also truly valued the group format. It provided an opportunity to learn from the experiences and perspectives of others, build meaningful connections, and even gain new friends and potential future collaborators.

    Erin, USA

  • The group coaching was a valuable opportunity to benefit from Kelsi Kritmaa’s coaching capabilities alongside a group of ambitious and driven women. I learned a lot about myself and also about the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from people in different sectors and leadership roles. The community was a great way to grow together.

    Alexa, Switzerland

  • This group coaching programme with Kelsi was really helpful for me in getting insights into where I am and where I want to go. I became more certain about what I am not willing to put up with and also what I need to be fulfilled in my job. Hearing the other women's stories, struggles and successes also helped me understand myself better. The group dynamic and pace of the course ensured that we were all moving forward and navigating our transitions gracefully. Thanks Kelsi for this amazing opportunity. Looking forward to staying in touch with my group!

    Natalia, Greece

  • Kelsi does a fantastic job at creating a safe, kind and structured environment where powerful women working in the social impact sector are reminded of their strengths and supported as they transition in their career. It brought me a lot of clarity on my next steps and motivation and courage to take them.

    Non-Profit Leader, Europe

FAQ

  • A non-profit coach is a thought partner and strategist who helps non-profit leaders and professionals navigate challenges, build confidence, and make intentional career and leadership decisions. Whether you’re leading an organization, managing a transition, or figuring out what’s next, a non-profit coach helps you move forward with clarity and impact—without burning out.

  • Think of a non-profit coach as part strategist, part sounding board, and part accountability partner. They help you tackle leadership challenges, career transitions, organizational dynamics, and big-picture planning. Whether it’s defining your leadership style, navigating tricky board relationships, or deciding whether to stay or go, a coach helps you cut through the overwhelm and take action.

  • Coaching is about guiding you to your own insights and solutions. It’s personalized, reflective, and action-oriented. Training, on the other hand, is about teaching specific skills or best practices. Coaching helps you think differently, while training helps you do something new. Non-profit coaching is unique because it understands the sector's complexities—mission-driven work, funding pressures, stakeholder relationships—and helps you lead within that reality.

  • If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads in your career or leadership journey, it’s probably time. Maybe you’re navigating a career transition, stepping into a bigger leadership role, struggling with work-life balance, or just need an outside perspective. Coaching is for those moments when you know things need to shift but aren’t sure how to make it happen.

  • Look for someone who understands the sector, has experience with the challenges you’re facing, and whose approach resonates with you. A good coach should ask insightful questions, challenge your thinking, and help you find solutions that align with your values. Most coaches offer a free intro call—use it to get a feel for their style and whether it’s the right fit.

  • It’s a partnership built on trust, honesty, and accountability. A great coaching relationship helps you gain clarity, feel more confident in your decisions, and take action toward your goals. It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about having a space to think, strategize, and move forward with intention. The best coaching relationships are those where leaders feel supported and challenged, with space to grow into their full potential.