The impact we are known for
Organizations served annually
100+
Secured to support partners in 2024
$10M
Avg. annual revenue increase
111%
Lives impacted annually
30k+
“SIPI helped us transition from a program to an enterprise. We went from a great idea to a model for delivering impact while also generating the revenue necessary for us to sustain and grow.”
— Shon Hart, InvolvedDad Executive Director
The unifying theme in our work is that we fill skill and knowledge gaps for organizations.
We pride ourselves on being experts in philanthropic frameworks, providing innovative solutions, and being opportunity seekers.
We focus on a trust-based relationship with our partners and the community to best serve these nonprofit groups and expand unheard voices.
We provide these services with a direct client-based relationship and through the generous support of the Ruth Mott Foundation.
While SIPI’s work might seem complex, at the core, we are nonprofit and small business consultants, who don’t like to use the word consultants.
We pride ourselves in working with our partners in a trust-based model, where we walk alongside the organization to achieve their goals, together.
How we can help your organization
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• Capacity building
• Grassroots organizational support
• Leadership/Staff development
• Establishing and legally applying for 501(c)(3) status
• Meeting facilitation
• Compliance
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• Research/White papers/Education
• Board development/Board retreats
• Strategic planning
• Succession planning
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• Mentorship
• Grant writing/support
• Financial support guidance
• Social media strategy/crowdfunding
(Nonprofit LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)• Team building
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• Embedded services, workshops and cohorts
• Flint entrepreneurial ecosystem / ARPA support / CNPP
• Immersion trips/Alternative spring break in partnership with The Firestone Center
Our Roadmap to Impact
Our vision is to be a catalyst in the transformation of minority-led organizations, fostering a thriving ecosystem that amplifies their voices and drives economic development through our trust-based model.
Our unwavering commitment to capacity building and trust building will provide indispensable support, ensuring stability and compassion in our expert nonprofit and small business consulting services.
Change Happens, Impact is Intentional
“SIPI is a platform for change. We provide hope where most people aren’t looking.”
– Steve Wolbert, SIPI CEO
Beginning in early 2013, Co-Founders Andrew Schmitt and Steve Wolbert, began to think of what gaps need to be filled to help ensure great ideas, led by passionate leaders who don't fail because they lack a financial management system or internal bandwidth to find alternative revenue streams. We officially launched in January 2014. We were a determined group that began to learn we do not need to come up with the ideas but if we can fill the gaps that kill people’s dreams, we can make a great impact.
You know… the fun stuff.
Despite our success, we are committed to constantly refining our approach and services to meet the ever-changing needs of our partners.
Through our participation in the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University’s Social Enterprise Accelerator Program, we have refined our business model and approach to drive even more ROI for our partners.
We are proud of our team's work to get to this point, and we are optimistic about how we will continue to make an impact in the future.
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