Janet was a HUGE asset to our small, start-up organization! Our coaching sessions were practical, while also recognizing that work and life aren't separate. Janet offered tips and suggestions for crafting the perfect fundraising letter, creating our values and streamlining our ideas for changing the world. She also listened, and helped me through finding my voice as a Founder, sharing my story and finding the confidence to tell it. I continue to lean on Janet's coaching in working with my current board, and when developing fundraising plans and figuring out our strategic direction. Even though none of the current Board Members met her, I know they’re as thankful for Janet as I am!

— Hannah D., Vikara Village

We are a fairly new organization who has benefited greatly from Janet's guidance. It is important for nonprofits receive honest feedback about their messaging and marketing strategies. A lot of time and opportunities can be wasted and missed if nonprofit leaders don't have a clear direction. This is especially true for newer nonprofits who are seeking legitimacy in the areas they serve. Janet's years of experience has allowed her to help new non profits avoid the headaches commonly associated with developing an effective organization. She put us on the right track.

— D’ANDRE LAMPKIN, D’ANDRE LAMPKIN FOUNDATION

I have been working with Janet for over two years now on marketing and fundraising for our nonprofit. Her ideas and insights are always extremely useful and relevant. I was a new executive director when I started working with her, and she has been invaluable to the success of our organization.

— Kahya F., Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area

The community foundation for which I work was experiencing growing pains....we were having wonderful success but knew that our professionalism and expertise needed to grow along with our success. It was suggested a "coach" be engaged to help guide the future success of the foundation. Enter Janet Cobb. The word coach is defined "to train intensively as by instruction and demonstration". Janet has served as much more than a coach to our organization. Her engagement, guidance, mentoring, expertise, friendship, steadfastness, dependability has gone beyond all expectations. Our community foundation is thriving and reaching new levels because of Janet's guidance and passion for the work of all nonprofits.

—Anonymous, Executive Director

I work for a small nonprofit school in central Illinois. For many years, our fundraising efforts were sporadic and not particularly effective. Janet has helped us to structure a fundraising program, and to create a culture of philanthropy in our school community. We now have a manageable set of effective fundraising activities each academic year, and we just established an endowment fund to support the long-term financial health of the school. Janet is very knowledgeable, practical, warm and encouraging. I enjoy working with her, and have learned a great deal about fundraising best practices from her.

— Leanne C., Campus Middle School for Girls

I have had the privilege to work with Janet for over two years. As the CEO of a small non-profit we did not have the resources to hire a Resource Development Professional. Janet has been great fit for our company has she has worked to help me and my staff learn all aspects of fundraising from developing a resource development plan to major gifts. I appreciate her down to earth style and look forward to our meetings. Janet has taken an interest in seeing our non-profit succeed.

— Chris S., BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WESTERN BENTON COUNTY

I've been working with Janet Cobb for the past four months. She has been helping me launch my new director-level position in development and communications for The William Novick Global Cardiac Alliance. Janet's insight and experience working with non-profits and global NGO's - many like us and beyond - has accelerated my position dramatically, creating immediate results and even more downrange. Because of Janet's keen attention to my workflow in the space of donor management and communication, I'm far stronger and more confident in my outreach efforts. I would recommend Janet Cobb to anyone in the non-profit space looking to grow their organization.

— Jordan C., The William Novak Global Cardiac Alliance

Her input was always thoughtful and helpful and we learned a lot about fundraising by working with her.

— Linda W., The Mooncatcher Project

I worked with Janet for over a year and saw incredible growth for our non-profit. She's friendly, competent, understands 'faith-based' non-profits needs and gave me specific, direct advice that provided impressive results. Plus - she's just fun and great to work with!

— Stacey S., Narrow Gate

Our organization consulted with Janet Cobb for visioning, fund raising, board development and development of policies. In each area she showed professionalism and a positive attitude. She modeled how to broach difficult topics, to navigate a new marketing program, and encourage communication among committees of the board.

— Rev. Anne R., Interfaith Action of Evanston

Ms. Cobb is willing to flex to my organization needs and work with me to customize the coaching and consultation I receive.

— Dr. K.H., FFHC

Janet has an amazing ability to see the big picture and to envision exactly how building blocks of a task, project or organization need to fit together to support the vision and mission. She's also terrific with the day to day nuts and bolts and brings creativity and enthusiasm to daily work.

— Janet W., Director of Development

Janet is a consummate networker and fund-raiser ... I am impressed with her hard work, follow through, and extremely creative ideas around fundraising and outreach. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with her and I am grateful for her support and good ideas.

— Anita J., The Career Transition Center of Chicago

Janet was a pleasure to work with and has great interpersonal and communication skills. Her ability to organize large groups of people toward a common goal is one of her many strong points.

— Sharon W., Senior Director, Hospital Consultant at the Advisory Board Company

Janet Cobb is more than I could have ever wished for; helping our small, struggling nonprofit learn how to navigate and prevent board crises. I cannot thank Janet enough for her exceptional service and the extreme value she offers to our organization!

— Kyle L., St. Louis

Janet offered us the kind of knowledgeable and experienced guidance that led to focused and purposeful planning. She was available, and as tactful or direct as needed, as she helped us form the strategic steps needed to expand our capacity and create a more sensible corporate structure. We are well on our way, and I don’t think that we could have done it without Janet.

— B.B., Board President

Janet has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a female entrepreneur and effectively leverages this to support other women business owners. She helped me understand what I needed to get started and be sustainable in my business, including important questions you need to ask yourself to set up a successful business model. I was fortunate to have her insights early in my business, and they continue to help my business grow!

— Brenda S. - Founder

Janet is brilliant, generous, and deeply committed to helping clients succeed. If you are lucky enough to work with her, prepare to achieve your goals. Janet’s holistic approach provides the coaching insights I need to achieve results AND experience joy. I continue to receive a return on my original coaching investment, incorporating many of Janet’s teachings to optimize my daily routine. Bottom line - hire Janet as your coach because she is a genius. Added benefit – you will leave each session feeling like one too!

— Andrea H. - Leadership Coach

Janet's enthusiasm for making the world a better place is contagious. Her very diverse background with so many real-world extreme experiences makes Janet a patient, well-rounded person who is willing to give others a chance. Whenever I spend time with Janet, I walk away energized and a little bit better of a person. She is very organized with strong leadership skills, but at the same time she welcomes input from others and will empower others to do their best.

— Donna B., Editor, Consultant, and Food Guru

Her engagement, guidance, mentoring, expertise, friendship, steadfastness, dependability has gone beyond all expectations.

— Gloria O. - Consultant