Coaching Nonprofit Leaders and Fundraisers to Move Forward with Purpose
WELCOME!
About Me
I am David Woodruff, the founder of Holdfast Coaching, LLC and a veteran fundraiser and advancement leader with 40+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector. I am dedicated to giving back to my profession through personalized leadership and performance coaching.
My Mission
In a word, you. I help professionals like you become better leaders of their organization and teams. We start from a mindset that you are creative, resourceful, and whole. My role is to empower you to surmount any short-term challenges and realize your long-term professional dreams!
My Approach
I partner with nonprofit and advancement professionals who want to sharpen strategy, build awareness of choices, and sustain impact. Having done many of the jobs held by the people who entrust me with their growth, I meet you where you are, help surface underlying assumptions, and support practical next steps so you can hold fast to your values, vision, and voice.
Who I Serve
What You Will Gain
What I Offer
Professionals at All Levels
… and in all sectors, especially nonprofits and mission-driven organizations.
Special focus on:
- Leaders over-seeing change management and organization performance.
- Professionals in transition - new roles, new sectors, or renewed purpose.
What I Offer
What You Will Gain
What I Offer
In-Depth Client Focus
… with an emphasis on empowering the client to reframe current challenges.
Engagements include:
- Confidential one-on-one coaching sessions or team retreats (in person or via video).
- Tools and frameworks that translate insight into short- and long-term action.
What You Will Gain
What You Will Gain
What You Will Gain
Confidence in Abilities
… and an action plan to guide you toward renewed clarity, refreshed focus, and reignited drive.
HOLDFAST exists to:
- Help leaders stay grounded in strategic vision setting and decision making.
- Equip professionals to unblock obstacles and move forward with creativity and confidence.
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute conversation with me and discover what I can do for you.