My mission is to help nonprofit leaders overcome the obstacles that hold them back so they can build organizations that sustain impact.
"I've overcome many obstacles that could have defined me: poverty, being overlooked, burnout.
I earned my degree while building a career in nonprofit leadership and eventually became Associate Vice President at United Way of Greenville County.
Now, I run 3FG Consulting to help other nonprofit leaders build organizations that can sustain funding and succeed."
Here's what's possible when you work with 3FG Consulting:
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Your board becomes engaged, giving, and strategic
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You stop chasing funding and start sustaining it
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You become a confident, strategic leader (with less burnout)
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Your team and systems become high-performing
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Your organization makes the impact you know it can
I've Lived the Challenges (and Overcame Them)
As a nonprofit leader, a funder, and someone from an underserved community, I understand the obstacles firsthand and now, I help other leaders overcome them, too.
I'm a Trusted Consultant that's Relationship-Oriented
You work directly with me, the person behind 3FG Consulting. I'm firm but fair, and I'm especially committed to supporting minority leaders who deserve expert guidance.
I'm a Systems Thinker
I don't look at problems in isolation. I see how your board, operations, leadership, and end-user experience all connect. I developed the Nonprofit Maturity Framework to help organizations move from stuck to sustainable.
I Help You Leverage Your Board and Team for Results
Your board is the leverage point for organizational change. I help you build a working board and empower your team so you're not carrying everything alone.
I Speak Truth with Care
I'll tell you the hard things because I believe you deserve to know what's really happening. And I'll say it in a way that respects you and your work.
My career has spanned banking, local government, nonprofit leadership, and community impact consulting, giving me a unique understanding of how organizations grow, where they struggle, and what it takes to create lasting change.
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I began my career in the banking industry before moving into local government, where my passion for community engagement and helping others began to take shape. After nearly five years serving within a municipal government organization, I transitioned into a role with United Way of Greenville County, where I spent the next decade growing into the position of Associate Vice President of Community Impact.
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Throughout my career, I’ve worked alongside nonprofit leaders, boards, funders, and community organizations across a wide range of challenges and stages of growth. Those experiences gave me a deep understanding of organizational leadership, nonprofit operations, community impact strategy, and what funders look for in sustainable, mission-driven organizations.
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Like many people, the COVID-19 pandemic became a season of reflection and reevaluation for me. It clarified what had always been true: helping people grow, overcome barriers, and step into their full potential was never just a career path for me, it was my calling.
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Today, I bring decades of leadership experience, strategic insight, and relational guidance to nonprofit organizations seeking clarity, sustainability, and meaningful impact.
I was born in Greer, SC when my mother was 16. Because my mom was a kid herself, she depended heavily on the kindness and availability of her family and neighbors for childcare.
As a child, I hid what was, to me, an unconventional upbringing from my friends. What my home life lacked in access to books and structure, I found in school under my teachers’ guidance and sometimes from an unlikely source, like the alarm clock my mother gifted me in the third grade. An alarm clock sounds minor, but I used it as a tool for self-sufficiency.
The compassion and attention of my teachers helped me move through some of the challenges of my childhood and forge a path for myself that included a strong support system outside of the home, including friends and extracurricular activities throughout high school. I pursued my interest in teaching at the College of Charleston.
While studying for my degree, I worked full-time and struggled with hunger and burnout to the point my academic career suffered. After two and a half years of trying to survive, I left school and returned home.
Eventually, I secured a job at a bank where I excelled for over seven years but was overlooked for management opportunities due to my lack of a degree. I was motivated to return to school at USC Upstate, where I graduated with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with non-profit and for-profit administration coursework.
After graduation, I worked at the City of Spartanburg, growing an administrative position into a coordinator position. That coordinator position launched me into a ten-year career with United Way of Greenville County, concluding with the title of Associate Vice President of Community Impact.
Today, I run my consulting firm, 3FG, a name inspired by two other strong women and me in my family who were born to teenage moms and who built impressive careers and impactful lives, despite lacking access to the resources afforded to many CEOs and leaders.
I believe nonprofit leaders are passionate, capable leaders who should be empowered to fulfill their mission.
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They deserve support, clarity, strong leadership teams, healthy organizational structures, and access to the knowledge and resources needed to grow sustainable organizations that truly serve their communities.
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Through consulting, workshops, training, and speaking, I help nonprofit leaders move from burnout and overwhelm into confidence, funding security, alignment, and long-term impact.
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I’m especially passionate about supporting minority-led and historically overlooked organizations that may not always have access to the same opportunities, networks, or resources as larger institutions. By combining strategic expertise with honest, relational guidance, I help leaders build organizations that are not only functional, but transformative.
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As 3FG Consulting continues to grow, my vision is to expand this work nationally, helping nonprofit leaders across the country build stronger organizations, stronger teams, and stronger communities.
The Values 3FG Consulting Stands by
Clarity
Clarity is the foundation. Without it, organizations operate in chaos. With it, they become focused, aligned, and strategic.
Sustainability
Organizational maturity is the pathway to breaking cycles and succeeding. Nonprofits need systems, structures, and leadership that lasts to thrive, not just survive.
Truth
Truth is kind, even when it's difficult. Truth telling is the only way we can see what is in front of us and make decisions with integrity for the highest good.
Leadership
Healthy, relational leadership is essential both within organizations and between partners for sustainable impact, growth, and well-being.
End-User Experience
The work of nonprofits is ultimately for the end user, the people we serve and the impact we have. This needs to remain the central focal point of all that we do.
Empowerment
Every nonprofit organization, especially minority-owned organizations, should have access to the support, funding, and tools they need to succeed. No exceptions.
Testimonials
JoKeitha and 3FG consulting have been long time, reliable partners with Greenville First Steps. 3FG is often relied on to help organizations that are experiencing transitions in staff and board leadership. These transitions can be fraught with emotional landmines. JoKeitha approaches these partnerships with wisdom, insight and empathy, helping the organization find a path forward.
Derek Lewis, Greenville First Steps
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Working with JoKeitha was one of the most valuable investments I’ve made in my personal and professional development. From the very beginning, the experience was structured, insightful, and tailored specifically to my goals.
What stood out most was her ability to listen deeply and ask the right questions. Rather than offering generic advice, she guided me to uncover my own blind spots and develop strategies that felt both practical and sustainable. Each session brought clarity, whether we were focusing on leadership growth, decision-making, or overcoming specific challenges.
Eboni Williams, Birth Matters
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I just love working with JoKeitha! I stepped into a leadership role last year, and after meeting with her, I walked away with a new level of confidence, knowing that I was capable of doing my job. This role has definitely presented challenges, but I’m so grateful that she helped me set goals and navigate through them. Thank you, JoKeitha, for always being just one call away and for helping so many people grow in their careers!
Shannon Wideman, BelAire
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We had the privilege of working with JoKeitha Seabrook of 3FG to lead our search for a Director of Mission Impact (Programs), and the experience exceeded every expectation. JoKeitha brought a rare combination of strategic insight, deep listening, and genuine care to the process. She took the time to understand not just the role, but our organization’s mission, culture, and long-term vision.
JoKeitha is a trusted partner, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her and the team at 3FG to any organization seeking thoughtful, effective leadership in hiring.
Lizzie Bebber, United Ministries