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Helping nonprofits turn strategy into action

So great ideas become lasting impact for the people you serve

Strategic planning, revenue growth, board development, and execution support tailored to your organization

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The Problem

Most nonprofit leaders don't struggle with vision. They know exactly what they want to accomplish for their communities.

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The challenge is finding the time, alignment, and systems to make that vision a reality. Often, nonprofits have:

  • Too many priorities

  • Plans that don’t translate into action

  • Misaligned teams

  • No clear way to track progress
     

The result? Dedicated teams working incredibly hard—but without the clarity, alignment, and capacity to fully deliver on the mission they care so deeply about.

You don't need another consultant to hand you a plan. You need a partner who understands your organization, meets you where you are, and helps turn your biggest priorities into meaningful progress.

The Difference

This is not traditional strategy consulting.

 

Every organization has its own story, strengths, culture, and challenges. That's why I don't bring a one-size-fits-all process.

 

I start by understanding where you are today, what matters most to your team, and where you're trying to go. Together, we build practical systems that fit your organization.

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That means:

  • Shared priorities everyone understands

  • Simple systems your team will actually use

  • Clear roles and accountability

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Because great strategy isn't just about having a plan. It's about helping your people move forward together with clarity and shared purpose.

How I Work

Every engagement is designed around your organization's unique goals, culture, and capacity. Together, we'll build an approach that fits where you are today—and helps you get where you want to go.

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Whether you need:

  • A reset

  • A strategic plan

  • Ongoing support
     

My role isn't to hand you another binder. Each engagement starts with listening—understanding your people, your culture, and what success looks like for your organization. From there, we build the clarity and structure that create lasting momentum.

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Listen → Align → Plan → Execute → Grow

Services Snapshot

Whether you're navigating growth, preparing for change, strengthening your board, or trying to move an important initiative forward, each engagement is customized to meet your organization where it is today.

90-Day Momentum Sprint

Reset focus and create immediate traction

Actionable Strategic Plan

A plan your team can actually run

Execution Partnership

Ongoing support to turn strategy into results

Revenue Growth Sprint

A focused plan to strengthen and grow revenue

Board Development Intensive

Develop your board to more effectively turn strategy into action

Strategic Partnership Intensive

Build stronger organizations through partnerships, mergers, and integration

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Who I Work With

I work with small to mid-sized nonprofits navigating growth, complexity, or transition—including organizations in networked systems like United Ways.
 

Whether you're leading a strategic planning process, preparing for organizational change, strengthening your board, or navigating a merger, I help build practical systems that fit your organization's culture, goals, and capacity.
 

Because when leaders have the right structure and support, they can spend less time managing challenges and more time moving their mission forward.

Meet Courtney

Every nonprofit has more great ideas than time, staff, or resources.

 

After spending more than 14 years inside nonprofit organizations—including serving in nearly every role along the way—I know what it's like to juggle competing priorities, limited capacity, and the constant pressure to do more with less to make a difference in our mission areas.

 

That's why I started Yeager Strategy.

 

Some of my favorite moments as a nonprofit leader have been the conversations with other CEOs who simply wanted to think through a challenge together. I believe nonprofit leaders shouldn't have to figure everything out alone, and I'm passionate about sharing what I've learned to help organizations make the most of the people and resources they already have.

 

Because when organizations execute well, they spend less time putting out fires—and more time advancing their mission and changing lives.

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  • Proof of Impact

    "I’ve had the distinct honor and pleasure to have known Courtney since soon after she started her role as CEO at United Way of Kennebec Valley when I was the United Way Worldwide engagement director for the Northeast Region supporting her efforts. Courtney has continually exhibited strong leadership and a keen understanding for how United Ways and other nonprofits can best thrive in these challenging times. I’ve seen her strategic planning put into play, resulting in consistent public support that continues to provide important resources to the communities within Kennebec Valley.

     

    Additionally, Courtney has been a steady and reliable professional working in concert with and even leading her colleagues within the other Maine United Ways toward shared goals and accomplishments. What impresses me most about Courtney is her tremendous ability to develop growth-oriented strategy and objectives and then putting those plans into action. She possesses that relentless curiosity that drives her toward success…all of the time!"

    John Emge, Senior Director, Northeast & Southeast Regions, United Way Worldwide

  • Proof of Impact

    "I have had the pleasure and privilege of knowing and working with Courtney Yeager over the past decade: as a community member, as a board member of a United Way nonprofit partner agency, and as a volunteer for other community projects supported by the United Way. Her vision, organization, and strategic planning skills are impressive. Her commitment, heart, and ability to unite staff, board and community members into productive partnerships is inspirational.

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    Courtney’s expertise and experience have also been a resource when our agency, a nonprofit dental center, has been faced with organizational challenges. Discussions with her around questions related to board governance and strategic planning have helped to widen our perspective, identify potential new community resources, and better define our approach to actions needed for change. We are grateful for the support Courtney was able to provide for us.  Her unique combination of skills would provide a strong resource for any nonprofit facing similar challenges.  

    Barbara Covey, MD, Board Chair, Waterville Community Dental Center

  • Proof of Impact

    "I had the privilege of working with Courtney for several years when she served on and later chaired our board of directors. She brings a deep, working knowledge of board governance, everything from strategic oversight to the subtle dynamics that make a board truly effective. What sets Courtney apart is her rare ability to be both approachable and unwavering. She creates an environment where people feel heard and supported, while also holding the organization to the highest standards of accountability. Any company will benefit from her clarity, integrity, and steady leadership."

    Nikki Williams, Program Director, 211 Maine

  • Proof of Impact

    “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Courtney Yeager for over a decade and have long admired her leadership and lasting impact. Under her guidance, United Way of Kennebec Valley achieved consistent year-over-year campaign growth—a testament to her strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and ability to align stakeholders around a shared mission. Courtney brings a unique combination of big-picture thinking and practical implementation. She understands how to strengthen board governance, build effective partnerships, and create sustainable revenue strategies. Just as importantly, she knows how to translate those plans into measurable results. Any nonprofit organization will benefit from her thoughtful approach, strong leadership, and proven ability to drive meaningful, lasting impact."

    Andrew E. Silsby, President & CEO, Kennebec Savings Bank

  • Proof of Impact

    “Over the past decade, I've had the opportunity to work closely with Courtney and watch her grow into one of the strongest United Way leaders in our network. She has built a thriving organization by aligning community impact, fundraising, governance, and execution around a clear strategic vision—and, most important, delivering results. Any United Way or other nonprofit looking to strengthen its strategy, board leadership, or organizational performance would benefit from Courtney's experience, insight, and practical approach.”

    Liz Cotter Schlax, Former President & CEO, United Way of Southern Maine

  • Proof of Impact

    "During Courtney's time as President and CEO at United Way of Kennebec Valley, I worked with her in multiple capacities, including as a board member and a business partner to the campaign. Courtney's ability to guide teams from broad ideas to meaningful action is nothing short of incredible. She is a talented leader who can work with her team to craft a strategic vision that respects the existing structure while inspiring impactful change, then execute it with her team. She leads with thoughtfulness and purpose, and our community is better off thanks to her work."

    Amy Tardiff, Former United Way of Kennebec Valley Board Chair, J.S. McCarthy
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  • Proof of Impact

    “I have been fortunate to work with Courtney as a business supporter, volunteer, and board chair of our local United Way. She brings positivity, consistency, and kindness, along with an internal drive to better the world around her.

     

    Courtney’s strength goes beyond her ability to assess complex systems and situations, break them down into logical pieces, and develop strategic plans—her adoption and ongoing execution of those plans creates a feedback loop of continuous organizational and cultural improvement. Our organization has benefited greatly from her vision, particularly through her leadership of a successful United Way merger that resulted in growth beyond our goals, and will continue to benefit from her solutions well into the future.”

    Nate Curtis, Former United Way of Kennebec Valley Board Chair & Campaign Chair, Gagnon Dental

  • Proof of Impact

    "Courtney brings a rare combination of strategic thinking and practical execution. She has an exceptional ability to see the big picture while developing thoughtful actionable plans that help organizations achieve meaningful and lasting impact. Her expertise in strategic planning, policy development, fundraising, and community investments is matched by her talent for building authentic relationships and inspiring collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
     

    What sets Courtney apart is her energy, integrity, and genuine passion for helping organizations succeed. She is a trusted advisor who listens carefully, asks insightful questions, and consistently delivers innovative solutions."

    Joleen Bedard, President & CEO, United Way of Western Maine

Is this you?

  • You know your organization can make an even bigger difference with the right structure and support.

  • You have a clear vision—but not enough time.

  • Your team is committed—but stretched thin.

  • Your strategic plan exists—but isn't driving day-to-day decisions.

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I've been there. Let's figure out what will work for your organization—with the people and resources you already have.

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