Services

Your Mission. Our Partnership.

Nonprofits partner with us to be more inclusive and impactful.

Partnerships work best when everyone is working in their strengths. Our role is to help fill the gaps, strengthen systems, and support sustainable growth so your team can stay focused on the mission.
We meet organizations where they are — whether that means thought partnership, hands-on implementation, coaching, or long-term operational support.
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Our Approach

No two organizations are exactly alike. That’s why we offer flexible partnership models tailored to your goals, capacity, and stage of growth.

We can support your organization through:
• Strategic advising
• Facilitated learning
• Fractional leadership
• Project-based implementation
• Ongoing operational support

Nonprofit Services

Coaching & Learning

Build stronger leaders and more connected teams through coaching, workshops, blended learning, and emotional intelligence development.

Includes:
• Executive & Founder Coaching
• New Leader Coaching
• EQ Coaching
• Workshops & Learning Programs
• Equity Accelerator

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Financial Management & Nonprofit Administration

Build sustainable financial systems that support long-term mission impact.

Includes:
• Outsourced Accounting
• Outsourced CFO
• Outsourced Controller
• HR management
• Grants Management
• Program Design & Administration

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People & Culture

We help organizations turn values into day-to-day practices that build trust, collaboration, and belonging.

Includes:
• Workplace Culture
• Team Retreats
• Policy & Practice Improvements
• DEI Strategy & Support
• Culture & Engagement Surveys
• Interim CHRO

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Why Organizations Partner With Step Up

Organizations partner with Step Up because they want more than surface-level solutions.

They’re looking for support that’s practical, collaborative, and grounded in real organizational needs — from improving workplace culture and leadership alignment to strengthening operations and financial sustainability.

We combine strategy, implementation, and relationship-centered support to help organizations create lasting impact.

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“We're privileged to be working with Step Up on a host of projects, including those related to recruiting and onboarding new talent. Step Up has helped us build and implement systems that have made hiring more efficient, effective and equitable — a far better experience for applicants, new employees and managers — during a major expansion at Wisconsin Watch. The Step Up team is thoughtful, responsive and well-organized. It has helped us strengthen our organizational culture while boosting our capacity to focus on carrying out our journalistic mission. We'd be a smaller, less-impactful organization without Step Up's support. Our expansion would not have succeeded without this partnership.”
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— Jim Malewitz, Managing Editor, Wisconsin Watch

Ready to build a more equitable and resilient organization?

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