Jonathan Meagher-Zayas
- Community-Centric Fundraising
- DEI Strategy Development
- Inclusive Leadership
- Staff Development & Training
Jonathan is a Queer Latinx Millennial nonprofit leadership strategist dedicated to addressing equity issues, building capacity, engaging community, motivating impact leaders, and getting stuff done. Through Equity Warrior Strategies, he strengthens capacity, fights for change, tackles oppression, and advances social justice across the social impact sector.
Services:
- DEI strategy development
- Inclusive leadership
- Staff development and training
- Community-centric fundraising
Nonprofits I’ve worked with:
- Small and medium nonprofits with social justice integrated into their missions
- Human services agencies
- Organizations led by and serving LGBTQ+, Latinx, and other historically under-resourced communities
Clients I work best with:
- Small nonprofits (annual budget under $500K)
- Medium nonprofits (annual budget $500K–$2M)
- Large nonprofits (annual budget over $2M)
- Organizations looking to embed equity into fundraising, governance, and leadership practices
I had the privilege of working with Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, and I can’t recommend his coaching enough! His guidance was instrumental in helping me approach fundraising in a way that felt both authentic to who I am and aligned with my organization’s mission. Jonathan’s deep knowledge of fundraising strategies, combined with his ability to tailor his coaching to my needs, made the process not just effective, but empowering. Jonathan helped me see that successful fundraising isn’t just about the ask—it’s about connection, storytelling, and building long-term relationships. His practical advice and thoughtful insights gave me the tools I needed to feel confident in securing resources while staying true to the values that matter most to our work. If you’re looking for a coach who brings expertise, empathy, and practical solutions to the table, I highly recommend Jonathan. His support was a game-changer for me and my organization!