Benefactor Group is proud to announce the promotion of Jenny Bergman to Strategy Service Line Leader and Product Leader for Governance—a well-earned step that reflects her deep expertise, steady leadership, and unwavering commitment to helping nonprofits thrive.
Jenny is known by many for the depth and breadth of her experience. A seasoned consultant, she brings a background in strategic planning, governance, and organizational leadership. Her BoardSource Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting, combined with her extensive experience serving as interim executive leader for a wide range of nonprofits, has made her a trusted guide to clients navigating complex decisions and moments of transformation.
In her new role, Jenny will help strengthen client engagements, scale our strategic impact, identify new opportunities for growth, and serve as a close partner to Kaitlyn Kendall-Sperry, our Strategic Planning leader.
I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve in this leadership role at Benefactor Group. It’s a privilege to support organizations as they make significant decisions with intention and empathy. I look forward to helping more boards and teams navigate their next steps with clarity and purpose."
Strategy and governance are where an organization finds its direction and unlocks its potential. Clear plans, strong boards, and aligned leadership teams create the foundation for everything else: fundraising, programs, and long-term sustainability. When nonprofits invest in strategic clarity and effective governance, they position themselves to make decisions that are achievable, intentional, and built to last.
Jenny’s leadership brings complementary strengths that will enhance the strategy practice—deep governance insight, extensive hands-on executive experience, and a thoughtful, steady approach to organizational challenges. Her clients consistently praise her ability to create clarity, build alignment, and guide teams through complex conversations with empathy and rigor.
When asked about a favorite moment from her time with clients, Jenny reflected:
As I reflect on the past two years at Benefactor Group, I am grateful to have walked alongside clients and their remarkable missions. I have seen boards embrace new governance structures and teams work through executive transitions. One consistent theme is that every organization has both opportunities and challenges. Their missions take many forms, including art, music, sexual assault prevention, and food security, yet one truth remains: nonprofit boards and leaders are doing the hard work every day to make our society better. As a consultant, I have the privilege of playing a small part in supporting them, helping them realize their potential, serving as a sounding board, and offering thoughtful counsel.”
As Strategy Service Line Leader and Governance Product Leader, Jenny will help steer the continued growth of our strategy practice, support method innovation, and ensure our clients receive guidance that is both strategic and deeply grounded in nonprofit realities.
We’re excited to celebrate Jenny’s leadership and look forward to all she will bring to this next chapter at Benefactor Group.
