Strategic Development, Authentic Results
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Our Story
SM Coaching Solutions was born from an extraordinary turnaround story.
When Sara Marshall—a seasoned sales executive with no nonprofit experience—partnered with Dr. Arthur Lisi to save a struggling Catholic school from closure, their unconventional approach defied expectations. Together, with their team, they transformed Monsignor Clarke School from an institution facing potential closure into a thriving community with 70% enrollment growth and over $1 million raised.
Their success wasn't accidental. Sara's two decades of sales and service expertise brought fresh thinking to traditional development, while Arthur's leadership and educational psychology background created the foundation for authentic community engagement. Mentored by respected development leaders and recognized nationally for their innovative methods, they proved that development isn't just fundraising—it's "the meaningful involvement of people in your mission."
Today, we bring this same transformative approach to organizations across all sectors. Whether you're a nonprofit struggling with donor engagement or a business seeking deeper community connections, we help you build authentic relationships that drive measurable results and sustainable growth. Read More...
Our Process
Why This Matters Across All Sectors
Why This Matters Across All Sectors
Regardless of your organization type,
our approach follows a proven path:
Assessment: We evaluate your current communication channels, messaging effectiveness, and community connections to identify strengths and opportunities.
Strategic Planning: Together, we develop customized strategies that align with your mission and goals, leveraging your unique attributes for maximum impact.
Implementation Coaching: Through regular sessions, we guide you through putting strategies into action, providing templates, scripts, and practical tools. We focus on building your team's capacity to foster meaningful relationships.
Measurement & Refinement: We establish metrics to track not only outreach effectiveness but also depth of engagement—measuring how successfully you're inviting others to become co-creators of your mission's success.
Why This Matters Across All Sectors
Why This Matters Across All Sectors
Why This Matters Across All Sectors
Development is about relationships, not just resources.
By focusing on meaningful involvement—whether that's donors for nonprofits, families for schools, or customers for businesses—you create sustainable growth founded on authentic connection to your mission and vision.
Our approach addresses fundamental questions:
- How effectively are you articulating what makes you special and inviting others to participate in that uniqueness?
- Are you converting supporters into active ambassadors who feel personally invested in your success?
- Does your communication create emotional connection and inspire not just action, but ownership?
- Are you measuring community engagement?
- How successfully are you involving community members in furthering your mission rather than simply informing them about it?
When people feel genuinely connected to your purpose, they become more than supporters; they become
advocates and partners.
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