Ryan Turner
Strategic Advisor and Fractional Consultant for Social Impact Organizations
I help mid-sized and large-scale social impact organizations to solve the complex challenges of growing and sustaining good work
Experience for Impact
I bring more than 30 years of experience as a consultant, advisor, trainer, technical assistance provider, mentor, and practitioner to nonprofits, non-governmental organizations, and social enterprises.I have also worked with funders, grantmakers, donors, policymakers, academic institutions, and corporate partners committed to growing and supporting social change and civil society.
Strategic Planning
Frameworks for organizations to determine their options and priorities.
Grant Reporting and Impact Narratives
Communicating the value and benefit of programs and services to funders, donors, and supporters in ways that enhance and strengthen resource relationships.
Development
Assessing and improving the structures and systems that enable people and teams to navigate change and transitions.
Capacity Building
Extending and expanding what's working to increase or amplify the reach, scope, and scale of good works.
Service Tiers
Project-Based Consulting
I work with organizations on defined strategic, organizational, fundraising, governance, and capacity-building challenges. Each engagement is scoped around the specific situation, objectives, and work required.Reference rates: €150–€300+/hour | €1,200–€2,000+/day
Fractional Services
I provide ongoing senior-level strategic, advisory, and organizational support to organizations that need additional capacity without adding a full-time role. The scope and level of involvement are tailored to the organization’s needs.Reference rate: €4,000–€8,000+/month
Other Engagements & Collaborations
Open to projects that fall outside my normal range or scope, depending on availability.Fees and terms negotiable on a case-by-case basis.
Writing for Impact
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Book Release
Black Histories in the Heart of Europe
Our first book! A hybrid work of history and memoir explores a deceptively simple question through the lenses of identity, belonging, and memory.It also connects disparate black narratives across Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and America to offer a roadmap for rethinking the stories we share and create.
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