Mar 19 2025 34 mins 1
With a background in the nonprofit and fundraising space, Grace Nelson was pursuing her MBA when she started taking on consulting jobs on the side. After graduating, what started as a few side projects quickly grew into a full-fledged business. Now she is the CEO of Magenta Strategy, a consulting firm that specializes in helping nonprofits develop strategic, sustainable fundraising solutions that drive long-term impact.
00:00 intro
3:09 - entrepreneurial background
11:09 - Navigating the nonprofit world
13:35 - Challenge Forecast
17:25 - Nonprofits vs. For profit’
22:20 - Reflecting on entrepreneurial journey
24:38 - Growing as a leader
26:20 - Establishing boundaries
28:30 - What is one thing you would do differently?
30:20 - Advice for other entrepreneurs
32:34 - Closing and contact
