Ryan Ripperton Consulting

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 technology nerd. And a nonprofit consultant. I have more than 25 years’ experience leading and advising nonprofit organizations, 19+ of them as a nonprofit executive director. From 2010 to 2022, I was Executive Director of SPARC, a youth arts education organization in Richmond, Virginia. During my tenure, our team raised over $17 million, expanded the budget by 300%, and increased the organization’s reputation dramatically, earning regional and national awards for program quality and innovation. In 2021, I opened my consulting practice, focused exclusively on the nonprofit community. I have served led projects in strategic planning and implementation, board governance and engagement, succession planning, and executive coaching. I HELP PEOPLE HELP PEOPLE Through 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.