Strategic Advisory for Nonprofits Navigating Change and Growth

I help nonprofit leaders build structure, raise revenue, align governance, and move forward with clarity. Not with theory. With execution.

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How I Help

I work at the leadership and development level during periods of growth, transition, or stabilization. My role is to bring clarity, structure, and forward motion without adding permanent overhead.

Based in Houston. Available for fractional and advisory engagements locally and remotely.

  • The Challenge

    Revenue is event-driven, overly dependent on a few donors, or lacking clear strategy and stewardship discipline.

    What I Do

    • Build practical, executable fundraising roadmaps
    • Strengthen donor segmentation and cultivation strategy
    • Support major donor engagement and board fundraising alignment
    • Evaluate event ROI and revenue predictability
    • Provide fractional development leadership

    Selected Results

    • $3M+ raised across diversified revenue streams
    • 30× funding growth over eight years
    • Led annual fundraising initiatives generating $500K+
    • Stewarded a community-led Giving.sg campaign generating $600K under organizational oversight

    The Outcome

    More predictable revenue. Stronger donor relationships. Development systems that scale.

  • The Challenge

    Programs expand, but roles blur. Decision-making slows. Operational strain increases.

    What I Do

    • Align mission, programs, people, and funding
    • Identify stress points before systems break
    • Support strategic planning with execution discipline
    • Strengthen stakeholder and partner alignment

    Relevant Experience

    • Built and scaled multi-hospital support programs serving 2,000+ families
    • Established and endowed Singapore’s first children’s cancer Care Coordinator role
    • Mobilized 3,000+ volunteer hours across corporate and community partners

    The Outcome

    Growth that does not outpace structure.

  • For boards that want to support leadership but lack clarity or cohesion.

    The Challenge

    Unclear governance, weak accountability, or board-executive misalignment.

    What I Do

    • Clarify governance roles and authority boundaries
    • Support board formation or reset
    • Facilitate leadership alignment conversations
    • Guide executive support structures

    The Outcome

    Boards that govern effectively and enable forward motion.

  • For founders or executive directors navigating complexity, succession, or strategic shifts.

    The Challenge

    Founder bottlenecks, leadership fatigue, or transition uncertainty.

    What I Do

    • Provide senior-level perspective during pivotal decisions
    • Support leadership transitions
    • Guide organizations through growth, stabilization, or closure
    • Reduce risk during structural change

    The Outcome

    Clear decisions. Reduced friction. Durable next steps. description

About

I bring more than three decades of experience founding and growing mission-driven organizations. My career began in Texas, where I launched a design firm, and later expanded to Asia, where I built and led a jewelry brand for more than a decade.

When my son was diagnosed with cancer, I saw firsthand how families needed more than medical care. They needed emotional and community support. That experience led me to found LOVE, NILS, a nonprofit that became nationally recognized for advancing psychosocial care for children and families in Singapore, operating across three hospitals.

In 2026, I transitioned the organization responsibly, ensuring its core program would continue supporting families for years to come.

Today, I work with nonprofit leaders and mission-driven organizations to clarify vision, sharpen strategy, and build disciplined systems that translate purpose into lasting impact. I bring entrepreneurial perspective, operational depth, and leadership experience earned through building, scaling, and guiding organizations through complexity.

“I had the immense pleasure of working with Lesli over many years, first as a volunteer, then as a fellow Board Member, and eventually as Chair of the charity she founded focused on pediatric cancer for children in Singapore. Lesli excelled in many areas, particularly in her strategic vision and clarity of purpose. She is resourceful and tenacious in building relationships, fundraising across multiple channels, connecting with others, and building and nurturing a loyal team. I would recommend her highly.”

Suvir Varma
Chairman | Board Member | Advisor | Angel Investor