Selah Alexander, MPA

At Selah Alexander Consulting, we specialize in building strong, sustainable, and impactful nonprofit organizations. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and program development, we partner with visionary leaders to bring their missions to life through strategic planning, innovative design, and data-driven results. Our services include: 🔹 Nonprofit Development – We help new and existing organizations build strong foundations with strategic planning, compliance, infrastructure development, and board engagement. 🔹 Grant Writing & Fund Development – We craft compelling grant proposals, fundraising strategies, and donor engagement plans to attract and retain funding that aligns with your mission. 🔹 Program Design – We co-create transformative programs tailored to the communities you serve, rooted in research, cultural competence, and sustainability. 🔹 Program Evaluation – We develop evaluation tools and reporting systems that measure impact, inform decision-making, and position organizations for growth and funding opportunities. Our work is rooted in a commitment to equity, innovation, and long-term capacity building. Whether you’re launching a new initiative or scaling an existing program, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Established and managed a sustainable farm focused on organic practices and community-based agriculture. Develop and implement regenerative farming techniques to promote soil health and biodiversity. Facilitate community engagement initiatives, including educational workshops and partnerships with local food networks. Advocate for equity in agriculture by supporting farmers of color through mentorship and resource access. Manage farm operations, budgeting, and strategic planning to ensure long-term sustainability.

Lead designer and founder of NeithRa Jewelry, a sustainable fashion brand

As an Independent Consultant for Newark School of the Arts, I support the organization’s mission to transform lives through arts education by providing strategic guidance in program development, community engagement, and organizational growth. My role includes evaluating existing initiatives, designing impactful programming, and identifying opportunities to expand access to high-quality arts education for students of all ages and backgrounds. With a focus on equity, creativity, and sustainability, I work closely with leadership to align programming with community needs, strengthen partnerships, and amplify the school’s presence and impact throughout the region. My consulting approach integrates over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, arts education, and culturally responsive programming to ensure the Newark School of the Arts continues to thrive as a vibrant cultural institution.

As Senior Project Manager at Accountable Business Solutions, I served as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and business clients, ensuring a seamless experience across all phases of tax advisory and preparation services. Key Responsibilities: Led client engagement from initial discovery call through onboarding, conducting prescreening assessments, and developing strong client relationships built on trust and service excellence. Provided executive-level support to the lead accountant, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating client communications. Oversaw client documentation and file management throughout the tax preparation process, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required materials. Managed the CRM system (Canopy), tracking workflows, maintaining client records, and streamlining internal operations. Coordinated tax season and quarterly workflows for business clients, ensuring deadlines were met and deliverables were executed with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism. Supported strategic process improvements to enhance client service delivery and internal efficiency. This role required a high level of discretion, organization, and proactive communication, along with a strong understanding of business operations and client service in a financial services environment.

Directs/manages overall daily operations of the designated Outreach Branch with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations and membership administration

I work with middle school students, teaching the fundamentals of personal finance and stock market investing. Students earn real money to invest in stock accounts that students manage when they turn 18 and graduate high school.

Assistant Coordinator of Out of School Time managing staff and students during after-school Out of School Time program. I collaborate with the Coordinator to write grants, develop strategic planning for the program, seek funding opportunities. I am the education coordinator responsible for planning and implementing high-quality STEAM programming that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. My role as assistant coordinator requires that I benchmark and set goals for the next academic year.

Lead teacher for students matriculating through high school. Students learn life skills through lessons, lectures, guests, and cultural activities. The goal of the program is to guide the students through the successful completion of high school. Developed lessons centered on cultural awareness and social justice. Lessons promoted historical figures as important people to teach life skills.

Developed Social Programs such as and workforce programs "Emerge 40 Hour Beauty Professional Certification. Founded Emerge Non-profit Consulting to engage local non-profits and assist them in program management, program evaluation, and fundraising.