Sarah W

@sarahbwils

Executive Grant Writer and Governance Expert

United States
English
About me
Sarah Wilschek is a skilled nonprofit leader with extensive experience in board development, governance, grant writing, and cultivating a positive workplace culture. As a nonprofit Executive Director, she led a successful merger, surpassed a multimillion-dollar campaign goal, and secured private, foundation, state, and federal grants. She fosters respectful, mission-driven environments and expertly navigates interpersonal challenges with clarity and compassion. Sarah brings strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. ... Read more

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Executive Director

Not Found • Full-time

Jul 2012 - Present • 14 yrs 1 mo

A seasoned nonprofit executive with more than a decade of transformative leadership in the nonprofit communal sector, Sarah Wilschek brings a proven record of building institutions, mobilizing resources, and turning strategic vision into lasting organizational change. Known for her ability to unite stakeholders, cultivate philanthropic relationships, and navigate complex communal dynamics, she leads with equal parts vision and practicality. Her expertise spans organizational development, security and advocacy infrastructure, antisemitism education, and civil rights work — making her equally effective in managerial, operational, programmatic, and external-facing leadership roles. Got it — same facts, but framed as what I do for organizations rather than what I've done at my job: I'm a nonprofit consultant who helps organizations navigate change — strategic planning, mergers, board governance, and fundraising. My advice comes from doing the work, not just studying it: as an executive director, I led legacy organizations through a merger, secured $900K+ in federal, state, and private grants, and ran a $2M+ capital campaign that beat its goal by nearly $1M. I work with nonprofits on grant strategy and writing, strategic visioning, board alignment, and leadership coaching, and I've facilitated planning processes for organizations locally and nationally. My approach is relationship-focused and practical — I help you figure out where you're going, then bring your people along to get there, because lasting change never happens without them.