"Helping nonprofits turn their vision into actionable, sustainable success"
Meet the Founder
Susan Cothern is a strategic leader and nonprofit consultant with over 20 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations maximize their impact. As the founder of Cothern Strategic Solutions (CSS), she specializes in nonprofit leadership, donor engagement, and resource development, offering tailored strategies that empower organizations to overcome operational challenges and funding limitations.
With deep expertise in business optimization, CRM systems, and revenue diversification, Susan has worked extensively with nonprofits, churches, and church-based organizations to streamline operations, enhance branding and outreach, and strengthen financial sustainability. Her consulting approach is rooted in process improvement, strategic marketing, and business development, ensuring organizations thrive through operational efficiency, donor engagement, and purposeful growth.
At CSS, Where Strategy Meets Purpose isn’t just a tagline—it’s a philosophy that drives Susan’s work, helping nonprofits turn their vision into actionable, sustainable success.
Why Us?
Clients choose to work with Cothern Strategic Solutions because they want more than quick fixes—they want meaningful, lasting change. With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and church consulting, Susan Cothern brings a unique blend of strategic insight, practical solutions, and deep empathy for mission-driven work.
Her collaborative approach ensures clients feel supported, heard, and equipped to move forward with confidence. Whether it's navigating complex funding challenges, improving internal operations, or aligning leadership around a clear vision, Susan partners with organizations to create real, sustainable impact. When you work with CSS, you gain more than a consultant—you gain a trusted ally committed to your mission’s success.
“19% of people aged 72 and up
don’t have a will”
- AARP
Susan has led over 200 seminars coaching individuals through creating a will and estate plan.
Get in Touch to Plan for Success
LET’S GET STARTED AND AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT
Here's how our process works…
1
ASSESS
We begin with a deep dive into your operations, funding, and goals to identify opportunities.
2
STRATEGIZE
Together, we develop a tailored plan focused on streamlining, sustainability, and mission alignment.
3
ACTIVATE
We implement practical solutions to ensure lasting impact and sustainable growth.
