now accepting applications for alpha - sprint

The first ARC and ALIGN Alphha Springs will run for 12 weeks beginning the first week of February.

For this first round, the sprint fee is waived. There’s no obligation to work with me after the 12 weeks — this is your chance to experience the full sprint at no cost while I refine and document the process.

  • 2 spots available in ARC (Business Sprint)

  • 3 spots still available in ALIGN (Nonprofit Sprint)

Note: Once Cohort Alpha is filled, applications will roll to the waitlist for the next sprint in June 2026.

Applications close January 16th.

Notification for selection, January 23rd. Spring begins February 2nd.

If you’re serious about building what’s next, apply now.

Apply

what is a sprint?

A sprint is a focused, 12-week container where you get clarity, structure, and meaningful progress.

It’s not a class or a coaching program: it’s a guided path with weekly meetings, action steps, and a small cohort building alongside you.

A sprint gives you direction, accountability, tangible resources, and a plan you can actually execute.

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arc - business sprint

  • ARC is designed for small business founders who are:

    • In the first 0–3 years of their business

    • Pre-revenue or earning under $300,000 annually

    • Women-owned, BIPOC-owned, or newcomers to Colorado Springs

    • Sitting on a strong idea but unsure how to shape it

    • Overwhelmed by what to do next

    • Needing structure, direction, and honest guidance

    • Wanting clarity on messaging, operations, and local resources

    • Ready for accountability, community, and momentum

    • Serious about moving forward — not dabbling

  • mid-size companies, tech startups, growth-stage businesses, or anyone looking for specialized C-suite consulting.

  • Over 12 weeks, you receive:

    • One 60-minute Zoom session per week

    • One hour of weekly drop-in office hours

    • A private 1:1 kickoff call to define goals

    • Weekly action items that are specific and doable

    • A small cohort of three founders

    • A private group thread for check-ins and questions

    • Warm introductions, when aligned

    • A personalized 90-day roadmap at the end

    • Access to templates, worksheets, and resource guides tailored to early-stage founding

    This is a high-support, low-noise container. No fluff. No overwhelm.

    • Business model clarity: who you serve + what problem you solve

    • Messaging + positioning that actually resonates

    • Colorado Springs landscape: real estate basics, zoning, resources, brokers

    • Pricing and early revenue strategy

    • A starter marketing plan that fits your life

    • Partnerships, collaborations, and visibility

    • Early systems + light operations

    • Soft-launch guidance

    • Confidence, direction, and momentum

    • A clear business model + value proposition

    • A simple, strong messaging guide

    • A starter marketing plan you can sustain

    • A map of the Colorado Springs ecosystem

    • A real estate readiness overview

    • A partnership and connection plan

    • A 90-day roadmap to carry you forward

    • Community, clarity, and confidence in your next step

Apply for Arc
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align - nonprofit sprint

  • ALIGN is for nonprofit leaders who are:

    • Running organizations 3+ years old

    • Working with annual budgets between $150,000–$2M

    • Actively delivering programs or services

    • Lacking sustainable fundraising or development systems

    • Struggling to build donor relationships that last

    • Carried by an overextended executive director or founder

    • Ready for clarity, focus, and alignment in mission + messaging

    • In need of a real fundraising plan, not more guessing

  • large national organizations, foundations, political groups, or those seeking grant writing only.

  • Over 12 weeks, you receive:

    • One 60-minute Zoom session per week

    • One hour of weekly office hours

    • A 1:1 kickoff call to understand goals and gaps

    • Weekly action items tied to development strategy

    • A small cohort of three nonprofit leaders

    • A private group thread for support and questions

    • Warm introductions, when aligned (donors, corporate partners, community leaders)

    • A 90-day donor engagement roadmap

    • Access to templates for: stewardship, outreach, donor emails, case for support, CRM structure

    • Mission and message clarity

    • Donor persona definition

    • Fundraising audits and opportunity mapping

    • 12-month development plan

    • Donor cycle and stewardship strategy

    • Case for support creation or refinement

    • Partnerships + community alignment

    • Storytelling and communication

    • CRM + retention rhythms

    • Campaign and event strategy (light-touch, aligned to capacity)

    • A clear mission + message framework

    • Defined donor personas

    • A 12-month fundraising plan

    • A donor journey map

    • A refined case for support

    • Donor communication templates

    • A stewardship and retention plan

    • A CRM structure for sustainability

    • A 90-day donor engagement roadmap

    • Confidence in how to talk to donors, build support, and sustain your mission

Apply for Align