At Inspiring Impact, we bring unparalleled executive leadership experience to the table, coupled with a deep commitment to empowering individuals, organizations, and foundations to excel in their missions. Our team of consultants are dedicated to coming alongside you, providing the support and expertise needed to lead effectively and make a meaningful impact in your community. We are driven by a desire to see communities thrive through the vital work of nonprofit organizations and foundations. Our goal is to enhance your capacity to fulfill your mission and achieve lasting, positive change.
We believe in a hands-on, collaborative approach, working closely with you to understand your unique challenges and opportunities. Our customized recommendations are designed to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you are well-equipped to lead your organization with confidence and purpose.
By partnering with us, you gain a dedicated ally committed to supporting your mission and enhancing your impact on the community. Let us help you lead with excellence and make a lasting difference. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your organization.
mgoorhouse@inspiring-impact.com
Mike Goorhouse
Mike Goorhouse is Founder and Lead Consultant at Inspiring Impact, LLC, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofit and philanthropic organizations effectively inspire change in their community.
He has spent his entire career in philanthropy including working with Family Foundations, Community Foundations and Youth Grantmakers while at the Council of Michigan Foundations and serving as President/CEO for the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ).
Mike’s most notable accomplishments during his time at CFHZ include successfully completing a $35 million unrestricted endowment campaign and launching a multi-sector collaborative effort to significantly improve the affordability of local housing options. During his leadership, CFHZ tripled its assets from $40 million to $120 million and expanded its community impact strategies to include significant investments in strengthening the local nonprofit sector, impact investing and an equity focused grantmaking strategy.
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Council on Foundations - twice served on plenary panels at National Community Foundation Conference, twice served on panels for national virtual roundtables, and current facilitator of CF Excellence training courses
Council of Michigan Foundations - roles included being a member of the Government Relations and Public Policy Committee, Statewide Equity Fund Task Force, Social Safety Net Reform Task Force, and Community Foundation Committee
CEONet – Founding Member
Independent Sector – NGen Co-Chair
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy – Co-founder of the Michigan Chapter and Power Dynamics curriculum author
Facilitator of more than 85 grantmaking and philanthropy trainings and workshops
Keynote for 17 major events including philanthropy conferences and a commencement
Master of Ceremonies for 3 national conferences, 25 fundraising events, and 1 TEDx event
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Association for a More Just Society – Board of Directors – Treasurer
Bread for the World – Board of Directors – Treasurer
Citizens Research Council – Council of Trustees
Grand Valley University Foundation – Board Member
Housing Next – Co-Founder and Co-Chair
Kids Food Basket – Board of Trustees
Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance – CEO Advisory Council
Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance – Board Member
Learning to Give – Board of Trustees
Model Community Initiative – Executive Board Member
Movement West Michigan – Founding Board Member
Project Clarity – Advisory Board Member
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Top 200 Business Leader in West Michigan, Grand Rapids Business Journal: 2019 – 2022
Top 40 Business Leader under Forty, Grand Rapids Business Journal: 2014 – 2019
“Leadership Matters” Award, Holland Young Professionals: 2018
Young Nonprofit Executive of the Year, MiBiz: 2017
EPIP Catalyst Award, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy: 2013
Top 30 Civic Leader under Thirty in the Nation, National Conference on Citizenship: 2011
Joyce Hecht Distinguished Scholarship in Philanthropy, GVSU: 2009 – 2011
Young Philanthropist of the Year, Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area: 2009
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HUD Secretary Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships – 2022
“Good for Employees” Award, Local First – 2018
Pinnacle Partnership Award, Ottawa County United Way – 2018
Visionary Award, Lakeshore Advantage – 2017
Best Managed Nonprofit Award, MiBiz – 2017
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Masters of Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Grand Valley State University Graduate course work in the Seidman College of Business: Accounting, Finance, and Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, Calvin University
Certified Gift Planning Associate, Crescendo Gift College
Certified Fundraising Manager, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI
jstoltzfus@inspiring-impact.com
Jill Stoltzfus
Jill Stoltzfus is a Consultant at Inspiring Impact, LLC, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofit and philanthropic organizations to inspire change in their community.
She is a seasoned non-profit leader with a proven track record of building healthy, sustainable organizations while effectively managing the day-to-day pressures of leadership. Throughout her career, she has started and grown organizations with international reach, serving in executive leadership roles, most recently serving as Executive Director for ASJ (Association for a More Just Society). Jill has adeptly led multi-cultural and international teams, collaborating with leaders worldwide to create missions and programs that promote the flourishing of people and communities.
During her tenure at ASJ, Jill played a pivotal role in expanding the organization. She increased the annual budget from $250,000 to $2.5 million, and spearheaded a $5.5 million capital campaign for a new office building in Honduras, overseeing the project's development from start to finish. Jill was instrumental in fundraising efforts and built a strong team to support this growth. She worked strategically with the board to manage the mission and vision during this period of expansion, establishing best practices for financial and operational management.
Jill is recognized as an authentic, relationship-based leader who excels in thinking strategically about how to deepen our impact for the common good. Her approach is defined by a genuine passion for collaboration and innovation, always striving to advance the mission with integrity and excellence.
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Cultivate Renewal Advisory Board Member
Faith and Public Integrity Network Founding Member and Trustee
Africa Consultation Faith and Public Integrity Network Committee Member
Kala Project Treasurer and Board Member
House of Servants Member
Sherman Street Church Capital Campaign Committee Member
Sherman Street Church Social Justice Committee Member
Grand Rapids Justice Conference Coordinator
Youth Unlimited SERVE Community Life Leader
Calvin College Social Justice Committee Member
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MA Organizational Leadership - Eastern University
BA International Development - Calvin University
CORE – Understanding Racism
Transparency International – Public Fundraising
Barnabas Foundation – Planned Giving Bootcamp
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English - native tongue
Spanish - conversational
ekidd@inspiring-impact.com
Elizabeth Kidd
Elizabeth Kidd is a Consultant at Inspiring Impact, LLC, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofit and philanthropic organizations to inspire change in their community.
Elizabeth Kidd is a mission-driven philanthropic leader with over 15 years of experience in community foundation work, nonprofit leadership, and public policy. After joining the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) in 2008, she played a key leadership role in designing and implementing the Foundation’s evolving community impact strategies through many seasons of growth and change. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Community Impact/People and Culture.
Having worked alongside three different President/CEOs in her tenure at CFHZ through a doubling of staff size and a more than tripling of organizational assets, Elizabeth is keenly attuned to navigating the unique challenges and opportunities community foundations experience over time. As a grantmaker and community leader, Elizabeth has worked with hundreds of nonprofit organizations and is known for her relationship-focused approach to building strong working partnerships and her nuanced understanding of the nonprofit ecosystem.
A gifted communicator, Elizabeth excels at facilitating strategic conversations and translating complex, often nuanced discussions into written frameworks and final products that are clear, persuasive, and actionable. Recognized for her clarity, strategic mindset, and collaborative approach, Elizabeth is a trusted thought partner to organizations looking to grow their impact and sustainability
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Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance - Board Member
Community SPOKE - Board Member
Treetops Collective - Cross-Cultural Partner
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Community-Based Partnerships Initiative at Hope College - Advisory Board Member
Michigan State University Honors College Alumni Association - Executive Board Member
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy Michigan Chapter - Steering Committee Member and Co-Chair
Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids - Camp O’Malley Advisory Board Member
Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy Alumni Association - Executive Committee Member
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Bachelor of Arts, International Relations - James Madison College at Michigan State University
Master of Public Affairs, Nonprofit Management and Public Management, School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University
NewNorth Center for Design in Business - Innovation Methods Certification
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Holland Young Professionals, Community Matters Leadership Award, 2019
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Grand Rapids, Breakthrough Award, 2016
Finn Hopkins
Finn Hopkins is an Associate Consultant at Inspiring Impact, LLC, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofit and philanthropic organizations to inspire change in their community.
Finn has built his career in philanthropy, with a strong focus on Community Foundations and Youth Grantmaking. His commitment to this work began at age 13 when he joined his local Youth Advisory Committee in Petoskey, MI. Since then, he has played a key role in supporting Youth Grantmakers across Michigan through his leadership with the Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project (MCFYP) and the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF).
Prior to joining Inspiring Impact, Finn served as the Dr. Russell G. Mawby intern at CMF, where he worked alongside the MCFYP Committee to strengthen philanthropic initiatives statewide. In this role, he helped organize and lead the Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference, equipping youth philanthropists from across Michigan with the knowledge and tools to create lasting change in their communities.
Finn brings an active-listening approach that encourages collaboration and shared leadership. Motivated by curiosity, he is deeply committed to empowering others in their efforts to drive positive change within their communities.
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DreaMSU – Founding Member
James Madison College Student Senate – International Relations Chair
Michigan State University Council– Student Representative
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MA Journalism – Michigan State University College of Communication Arts & Science
BA International Relations – James Madison College at Michigan State University
BA Comparative Cultures & Politics – James Madison College at Michigan State University
Minor – Muslim Studies
National Outdoor Leadership School – Pacific Northwest Mountaineering and Sailing
fhopkins@inspiring-impact.com
Becky Buursma
Becky Buursma is a Consultant at Inspiring Impact, LLC, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofit and philanthropic organizations to inspire change in their community.
Becky is a dynamic and results-driven leader with nearly 15 years of experience in business development, program management, and stakeholder engagement. She excels at driving operational excellence, leading collaborative teams, and delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.
As Deputy Director of the Southeast Asia Division at the International Republican Institute (IRI), Becky oversaw 18 programs and managed a $17 million grant portfolio. She played a key leadership role in business development by securing funding opportunities and aligning strategic initiatives with organizational goals. Throughout her career at IRI, she successfully expanded program reach, streamlined operations, and cultivated relationships with government officials, donors, and international partners.
Becky’s experience spans multiple leadership roles in program management, business development, and government, including working in the U.S. House of Representatives. She has secured and managed multimillion-dollar grants, led high-performing teams across the U.S. and Southeast Asia, and developed dynamic programs to strengthen democratic governance. Her diverse experiences have honed her ability to align strategic goals with operational excellence, making her a versatile and strategic leader committed to driving meaningful impact.
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Strategic Action Team member at First Church
Mentor for Calvin University students semester in Washington DC
Calvin College Faith and International Development Conference volunteer
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BA International Relations - Calvin University