Case Study
New England Nonprofit Consultant Directory
A site for nonprofits to discover and hire consultants by specialty area, using a custom algorithm.
Overview
A regional directory connecting nonprofits across New England with vetted consultants organized by specialty area. The platform uses a custom matching algorithm to surface the most relevant consultants for each organization's needs.
The Challenge
Nonprofits often struggle to find specialized consultants with sector experience. Generic job boards and Google searches return too much noise. The challenge was to build a focused, trustworthy resource specifically for the nonprofit community.
The Solution
I built a custom directory with a multi-faceted filtering system — by specialty, organization size, budget range, and geography. The matching algorithm weights consultant profiles based on relevance to the searcher's needs, surfacing the most appropriate matches first.
Outcome
The directory became a go-to resource for New England nonprofits seeking specialized expertise, with strong adoption from both organizations and consultants seeking to connect with mission-driven clients.