True North Strategy Group
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Amanda Nielsen is a seasoned professional with years of experience in nonprofit leadership and holistic wellness, dedicated to guiding individuals and organizations towards sustainable growth and success. Her approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of personal well-being and effective leadership.
With over a decade of experience driving community impact across the non-profit, healthcare, and public sectors, Amanda specializes in building partnerships, designing strategic initiatives, and creating systems that help organizations deliver meaningful results.
Amanda brings both breadth and depth across the full spectrum of organizational needs. She has provided executive-level strategic guidance on program delivery, internal operations, and stakeholder communication for a government human services agency, and helped develop a $25 million community impact initiative at a major children's hospital, managing eight programs and 15+ partnerships. Her expertise spans grant writing, donor strategy, foundation partnerships, vendor relationship management, and community engagement. She has successfully managed multi-day fundraising events and leads donor strategy and grant writing for clients.
As a versatile generalist, Amanda excels at partnering with leaders to streamline operations, strengthen relationships, and expand organizational impact.
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Consulting
Fractional Chief of Staff + Strategic Partner for Mission-Driven Organizations
You’re building something that matters — but between leading your team, managing operations, and chasing big goals, it can feel like there’s never enough time (or structure) to bring your vision to life. That’s where I come in.
I partner with founders, executive directors, and mission-driven leaders to turn ideas into sustainable systems and strategies that actually work. Whether you need fractional Chief of Staff support, a strategic thought partner, or someone to bring order and clarity to complex projects — I help you move from overwhelm to organized momentum.
My consulting services include:
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Operational Strategy & Systems Design – build the internal structure your team needs to thrive.
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Project & Program Management – from concept to execution, I keep initiatives aligned, on time, and moving forward.
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Grant Writing & Development Strategy – craft compelling proposals and fundraising systems that fuel your mission.
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Strategic Planning & Implementation – clarify priorities, set goals, and create actionable roadmaps for growth.
Every engagement is collaborative and hands-on, tailored to the unique rhythm and reality of your organization. And when your project requires deeper expertise — from communications and fundraising to design and evaluation — that’s where True North Strategy Group comes in. I collaborate with a trusted network of experienced consultants, each bringing specialized skills to meet your organization’s unique needs.The goal: help you scale your impact with more ease, alignment, and confidence.
Coaching
Holistic Coaching for High-Achieving Women Ready to Lead with Alignment
You’ve built the career, checked the boxes, and hold it all together — but deep down, you know there’s another level of clarity, energy, and ease waiting for you. My 1:1 coaching is designed to help you get there.
As a holistic leadership coach and wellness mentor, I guide ambitious women through seasons of transition, blending strategy, movement, and mindset work so you can align your body, purpose, and leadership. Together, we’ll build a rhythm that supports your growth from the inside out.
My coaching services include:
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Transformational Transition Coaching – navigate career pivots, leadership growth, or personal reinvention with clarity and confidence.
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Personalized Fitness & Nutrition Coaching – integrate carb cycling, at-home strength workouts, and hormone-balancing nutrition to optimize your energy and performance.
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Spiritual & Mindset Alignment – use journaling, meditation, and grounded spiritual practices to strengthen your intuition and lead from peace, not pressure.
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1:1 Strategy Sessions – get personalized guidance, structure, and next steps for the goals and challenges that matter most right now.
Each session is tailored to your season of life — blending practical strategy with soulful alignment so you can lead, live, and feel your best. Because when your mind, body, and spirit are in sync, your impact expands effortlessly.
Grounded strategist,
guiding change with heart and plan,
impact grows through you.