ABOUT LISA CHAPMAN CONSULTING
Mission
We help nonprofit organizations secure sustainable funding, strengthen financial capacity, and expand their impact.
Strategic Funding Advisor for Nonprofits
Lisa Chapman is a financial executive, management consultant, and strategic funding advisor who helps nonprofit organizations secure sustainable funding and strengthen long-term financial capacity.
With a background in financial leadership, strategic planning, and organizational growth, Lisa works with nonprofit leaders to develop clear funding strategies, competitive grant proposals, and sustainable financial models.
Her approach goes beyond traditional grant writing — helping nonprofits build strong funding pipelines and long-term sustainability.
Identifying Overlooked Funding Opportunities
Lisa helps nonprofit organizations identify overlooked funding opportunities already being utilized by comparable organizations nationwide. This includes strategic identification of grants that support existing programs, operational growth, capacity building, and long-term sustainability.
A Strategic Approach to Nonprofit Funding
Many nonprofits pursue funding reactively — applying for grants as opportunities arise.
Lisa Chapman helps organizations take a strategic approach to funding, including:
- Strategic funding roadmap development
- Grant opportunity identification
- Financial sustainability planning
- Funding diversification strategy
- Board-level funding guidance
This approach helps nonprofits move from short-term funding efforts to long-term financial stability.
Financial Expertise That Strengthens Grant Competitiveness
Lisa Chapman brings CFO-level financial expertise to nonprofit funding strategy, including:
- Budget development
- Financial forecasting
- Program cost modeling
- Sustainability planning
- Funding gap analysis
This financial expertise strengthens grant proposals and builds credibility with funders.
Experience in Strategy, Finance, and Organizational Growth
Lisa Chapman has extensive experience supporting organizations in:
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Funding strategy
- Organizational growth
- Program development
This experience allows Lisa to serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and boards, helping guide funding decisions and growth planning.
Who Lisa Chapman Works With
Lisa works best with:
- Small to mid-sized nonprofits
- Growing organizations expanding programs
- Nonprofits seeking new funding sources
- Organizations without internal grant writing capacity
- Nonprofits preparing for major grant opportunities
A Collaborative Partnership
Providing strategic guidance, funding support, and long-term advisory services, Lisa Chapman Consulting works closely with:
- Executive Directors
- Development leaders
- Finance leaders
- Boards of Directors
Professional Background
Lisa brings decades of experience in:
- Financial leadership
- Consulting and advisory services
- Strategic planning
- Business and organizational growth
Her work focuses on helping organizations build strong financial foundations and secure sustainable funding.
Strategic Funding Advisory for Growing Nonprofits
Lisa Chapman Consulting helps nonprofit organizations secure sustainable funding and expand their impact through strategic funding advisory and grant development.
Start With a Complimentary Grant Opportunity Assessment
If your organization is seeking funding or looking to strengthen your funding strategy, start with a Complimentary Grant Opportunity Assessment.
This includes:
- Identification of potential grant opportunities
- Grant readiness evaluation
- Strategic funding insights
- Recommended next steps
Professional Accolades
Lisa’s professional achievements include Nashville Business Journal’s “Executive of the Year” and “Small Business of the Year” finalists, as well as Nashville Business and Lifestyle magazine’s list of “40 Under 40 – Nashville’s Emerging Leadership”.
National Press
Lisa has appeared on NBC Today with Katie Couric, and a wide variety of national and local television and radio shows. She has also been featured or quoted in leading national publications such as Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan and Readers Digest, as well as dozens of city magazines and newspapers.
Speaking Engagements
Lisa has been invited to speak on entrepreneurship topics at leading universities and organizations, including Kellogg Graduate School of Business, Northwestern University, Cumberland University, Leadership Nashville, Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University, and the Self Insurance Institute of America’s national conference.
Published Books
Sold in bookstores nationwide, and later available online, her published books include The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Cars (Bantam Books, New York) and The Buck Starts Here, The Beginner’s Guide to Smart Financial Choices (Simon & Schuster/Kaplan Publishing, New York), The Web-Powered Entrepreneur (Dunham Press, Nashville).
Boards And Committees
She has served on the Small Business Advisory Committee, Chamber of Commerce Nashville; Board of Directors, City Club Nashville; 1801 Group Steering Committee, Vanderbilt Institute for Public Policy Studies (VIPPS); Board of Directors, Kids on the Block 501(c)(3).
Education And Licenses
She received her undergraduate degree in Accounting and MBA from the University of Houston.