Criterion Nonprofit is a professional services firm that helps mission-driven organizations translate vision into practical pathways to grow revenue, community, and trust.

We are especially well-suited to organizations whose missions require precision in language, care in representation, and alignment between strategy, values, and public narrative.

OUR SIGNATURE SERVICE
Fundraising, communications, and strategy belong together. We connect them — aligning teams, resources, and results. Our flagship engagement, One Clear Plan™, brings next steps into sharp focus with one actionable plan. 

WHAT WE BRING
•	Integrated fundraising and communications - our signature service	
•	Fundraising strategies designed for maximum donor engagement
•	Communications planning, content development, and PR/earned media services
•	Storytelling and communications that honor people, history, and culture.
•	Strength-based messaging. We reject deficit and crisis-framing
•	Resource development planning and on-demand training
•	Actionable plans and practical tools that last long after the engagement ends
•	28 years of leadership and fundraising experience across 39 organizations

OUR APPROACH
We believe consulting should be tailored to your needs and scaled to fit your organization—not the other way around. 
Every engagement begins with a conversation about goals, timeline, and capacity. Our proposals are clear, detailed, and tailored to your organization’s needs. No surprises, no hidden costs.

ABOUT US
Criterion Nonprofit is a woman-owned consulting practice founded by Nicole Miller-Coleman, MA, CFRE, CNP. Nicole works with exceptional leaders and teams to strengthen revenue strategy, align communications with mission, and build systems that support long-term sustainability.

Schedule a conversation:
(858) 381-0431
info@criterionnonprofit.com

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