We’re two people who love making a difference in the lives of our clients, and yours. We believe in the power of thoughtful evaluation, strategic planning, and leadership development. And we are ready to help you do that work.

Guiding and strengthening nonprofit clients like you has always been at the core of Aurora’s existence. We are committed to working collaboratively with you to boost the power and performance of your organization. We know that, when our nonprofits do well, our communities are stronger. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work side-by-side with all of you, and we are excited about what we can do together in the days ahead.

Annual Fund Planning and Appeals, Development Audits, Major Gift Pipelines, Donor Communications, Content Strategy and Writing, Advancement Planning with Your Board, Creating a Culture of Philanthropy, Stewardship Plans, Corporate Sponsorships

Next in Nonprofits provides resource development services to organizations and individuals seeking to raise money and other support from their community. We do grant writing, and have over seven years experience as a company (much more with each member of our team!) in writing applications with groups such as the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, local and regional grantmakers and more. We also specialize in social fundraising, using networks of people to meet new donors with tools such as crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising, Give to the Max Day and more.

Since 2016, Monicat Data has provided data insight and technology support to nonprofits, arts organizations, publication groups, product and design groups, stage & performance and marketing teams. Our solutions guide teams to be more efficient with their time, allowing them to spend less time planning, and more time creating. “We Make Teams Smarter.”

Corvus North is a full-service fundraising consulting service helping nonprofits raise money and awareness. Our clients are organizations in periods of growth or transition seeking to build and implement fundraising plans. Our specialties include: Individual Giving, Capital Campaigns, Fundraising Training, and Grants and Reporting. We are committed to making our world a better place to live.

Corvus North was founded in 2015 by Jennifer Halcrow after 29 years of leading arts, education, health care and hunger relief fundraising programs.

We work with large and small organizations and scope our projects to deliver the best value for you.

Offering planning, transition support and project management to non-profits and partnerships.

Since 1993, Meyer Consulting has worked with over 200 nonprofits, partnerships, government entities, and community groups as they navigate transition. Our work is infused with insights and knowledge gleaned from over two decades of working with organizations as they grapple with internal and external change.

Through a facilitative leadership style, Meyer Consulting builds consensus and keeps organizations, collaborations, and projects moving – leaving them stronger and more focused on the other side.

We bring optimism, energy, and fresh ideas to our work and bring out the same in others.

Common World Productions, Inc. is a video production and large-screen projection company based in the Twin Cities. For almost 30 years, we have been providing broadcast quality, high definition, digital video projection, LED displays, multi-camera packages and video production for entertainment, corporate and television events. We specialize in the corporate and music entertainment markets, with extensive expertise in live webcasts.

TWVS specializes in serving profits, individual artists, and small business entrepreneurs. We put creativity and spirit first, finding the best way to get your images out there in a very busy visual marketplace. We work to capture your vision and respect your audiences.

We offer grant documentation video production, promotional video services, multi-camera performance documentation as well as multi-camera live streaming events to Facebook and YouTube.

TWVS is owned by Todd Wardrope, who is an independent filmmaker and writer. He is also the former Executive Producer of the Minneapolis Television Network.

Our current and past clients include: Urban Spectrum Theater, Minnsky Theater, Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera, Walking Shadow Theater, InterAct, Hennepin Theater Trust, Hamline University, NorthSide Records, Aaron Kerr’s Dissonant Creatures as well as many individual artists.

Mention “Springboard” for special artist rates!

Inspire to Change develops principles-driven approaches to learning, evaluation, and adaptation that are useful and meaningful in justice and equity work.

Inspire to Change helps people remove bias from their work and expand their ideas of validity, fidelity, accountability, and findings by including the arts, indigenous, and culturally specific ways of knowing and being into systemic change work. Andy and Nora also explore creative placekeeping (how communities imagine themselves) as a counterbalance to creative placemaking (arts-led gentrification), and the roles of love and spirituality in social change.

When the path forward is uncertain, our values and beliefs help us decide how to move forward with integrity and strength. At Inspire to Change we let our principles — values translated into actionable statements — guide us at the level of individuals and systems. We engage these principles — Be & Become, Remember & Create, Learn & Unlearn, Disrupt & Liberate — with our hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits.

Founder Ellen Stanley has worked for over 15 years as a publicist, promoter, DJ and music writer. She has worked with venues, writers, arts orgs and some of the top names in folk, roots and Americana music, including The Wailin’ Jennys, Hot Tuna and Josh Ritter. As the former Director of Publicity & Promotions for indie label Red House Records, she launched many Billboard-charting releases and was voted “Best in the Industry” by Americana DJs five years running. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of the MN Music Coalition, a statewide nonprofit supporting artists of all genres, ages and backgrounds with mentoring, professional training and industry networking. As a musician herself, Ellen brings an artist perspective to the table, working to help clients get to the next level in their career.

EFS Publicity provides a variety of short and long-term services:

– National & International Media Campaigns
– Radio Promotions (Folk, Jazz, Blues, Americana, AAA, College)
– Tour Press (Domestic & International)
– Bios, Press Kits & Other Press Materials
– Websites & Social Media Support
– Crowdfunding Campaigns
– Career Consulting
– Event Promotion

Dr. Rachel A. Brown is a program evaluation consultant, facilitator, educator, and strategic planner who facilitates learning, change, and growth in mission-driven organizations. To make learning with data useful, impactful, and fun, she melds expertise developed as a social science researcher, English teacher, camp director, curriculum writer, assessment editor, staff development specialist, and theater arts enthusiast. Since pivoting from K-12 education into the arts, she has worked with a variety of Minnesota arts organizations.

With over twenty years of collective experience as a multidisciplinary artist (dance, writing, and filmmaking) and over ten years experience working with nonprofits, higher education, and health and wellness organizations, Ms. Nott has served as a grant researcher, writer, and manager for nearly four years. Flexible availability; hourly pricing dependent on the project, timeline, and available project or program budget.

Experienced artwork photographer available for location photography at your studio, exhibition, or public artwork.

Over the past 10 years as a professional artwork photographer, I’ve developed and refined a proprietary system to affordably and accurately capture all the details, color and nuances of your artwork. My unique photographic style lets your painting ‘be itself’ so it can make an authentic introduction to your fans and buyers.

We are a team of experienced professionals with a passion for bringing leadership, expertise and support to mission-driven organizations in the nonprofit, education and government sectors. We build on the strengths your organization already has to create customized solutions that are appropriate, feasible and effective.

Story-driven videos that help you make an authentic, meaningful connection with your audience.

I have extensive experience in event organization, administrative duties for nonprofits, and the conscientious and detailed implementation of an organization’s visions and goals. A majority of this work has been fulfilled on a remote basis, complimented by in-person support and community collaboration. Connecting my professional skills with the belief in cultural, social, and environmental responsibility remains at the center of my work. I seek to further utilize these skills by working alongside individuals and organizations whose creative and innovative work has a positive impact on our local and global communities.

I photograph 2D and 3D Artwork as well as exhibits and interiors. I am currently renting a studio at the White Bear Center for the Arts in White Bear for photographing 2D and 3D artwork.

Cellardoor is a full-service photography studio. Open and available for hire in the Twin Cities area.

VIDEOGRAPHY for the Performing Arts

Video documentation
Editing for grant applications
Artist reels
Promotional clips for shows
Original video design for new works (music, dance, theater, interdisciplinary)

Please contact Tamara Ober for more information and rates.