Ryan Ripperton Consulting

I started this company for you.We all want the same things — for our organizations to be successful, and for the work to be fulfilling. After all, you're not working in nonprofit — as a staff member or a volunteer — for the glory. You're doing it because you care.The truth is that sometimes nonprofit leadership isn't just hard — it's deflating. But it doesn't have to be.When the executive director, staff, and board are on the same page, all contributing their best work — that's when the magic happens.But how do you get to that place, where the organization is aligned, and success breeds more success?That's where I can help.WHO IS RYAN RIPPERTON?I'm a dad. A husband. A musician. A nonprofit leader. A writer, blogger, and soon-to-be podcaster.I have more than 23 years' experience leading nonprofit organizations, 18 of them as a nonprofit executive director.For the last 11+ years, I've served as the executive director of SPARC, a youth arts education organization in Richmond, Virginia. Now, I'm handing over the reins there, so that I can help you where you are.While at SPARC, our team raised over $16 million, expanded the budget by 300%, and increased the organization's reputation even more. Then we survived the pandemic and laid the foundation for the organization's next chapter. And none of that happened by accident.I've also served as a nonprofit volunteer — as a board member, officer, and campaign committee member for multiple nonprofit organizations.I HELP PEOPLE HELP PEOPLEThrough consulting, I get the privilege of working with you, to help you experience the levels of success that my colleagues and I have achieved over these two decades. I draw not just on best practices, but also on direct personal experience, to help you and your organization find your way, enjoy sustained success (however you define it), and bring the joy and passion back to your work.I can't wait to help you.