COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Chelsie Baldwin was crucial in establishing the 6 Nations and Relatives (6NR), the first-ever Inter-Tribal Alliance in Oklahoma. This groundbreaking initiative unites nine tribal nations to support victims of crime in North-Central Oklahoma collaboratively.

Key Contributions:

Visionary Leadership: Baldwin's foresight and commitment brought together tribes that had previously operated independently, fostering collaboration for a common goal of justice and community support.

Building Unity: She helped create a strong foundation for inter-tribal relationships, emphasizing teamwork and shared values to enhance service delivery.

Advocacy and Impact: The 6NR exemplifies how united efforts can create significant positive change and effectively address the needs of vulnerable populations.

Results:

Established a collaborative network that has strengthened victim support services across nine tribal nations.

Enhanced awareness of community victim advocacy issues, leading to improved resources and assistance.

Conclusion:
Chelsie Baldwin's leadership in forming the 6 Nations and Relatives group demonstrates her dedication to community service and her ability to inspire collaboration. This alliance is a powerful model for inter-tribal cooperation, illustrating how working together can elevate support for those in need.

HUMANITARIAN: Chelsie Baldwin was a Program Coordinator at the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Ti-Hirasa Healing Center for eight years. Her leadership and strategic initiatives were pivotal in establishing programs aimed at healing and supporting crime victims.

Key Contributions:

Program Development: Developed and coordinated multiple programs focused on traditional healing and victim support, ensuring alignment with the tribe’s cultural values.

Grant Writing & Management: Authored and successfully managed numerous grants, including spearheading a $900,000 grant to establish Oklahoma’s first traditional Healing Center, resulting in over $7 million in federal funding.

Community Engagement: Structured and promoted events, workshops, and training sessions, fostering collaboration among community members, clients, and local organizations.

Legislative Advocacy: Represented the Pawnee Nation at the Oklahoma State Capitol, advocating for tribal rights and victim support as a key speaker on four occasions.

Inter-Tribal Collaboration: Originated the first-ever Inter-Tribal Alliance in Oklahoma, creating a working group of nine tribal nations to serve victims of crime in North-Central Oklahoma collaboratively.

Policy Development: Analyzed complaint trends and updated tribal codes to address systemic issues, enhancing workplace violence policies and safeguarding the community.

Results:

Established a sustainable model for traditional healing that continues to benefit the Pawnee Nation and surrounding communities.

Strengthened advocacy efforts for victims at the state level, increasing awareness and support for tribal needs.

Laid the groundwork for inter-tribal collaboration, creating a unified approach to victim support across multiple nations.

Conclusion:
Chelsie Baldwin's impactful tenure at the Pawnee Nation’s Ti-Hirasa Healing Center showcases her ability to drive significant change, foster community healing, and create sustainable programs that honor tribal traditions while addressing the needs of victims.

TRIBAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: HUMANITARIAN: Red Lake Nation's Emergency Youth Shelter launched with an initial $200,000 tribal investment, aiming to provide emergency services and support to youth in need. The shelter required strategic growth and development to ensure sustainability and long-term success.

Key Contributions:
As the lead strategist, CopperTop Consulting played a crucial role in transforming the shelter into a sustainable program. Key efforts included:

Securing $2.5 Million in Funding: Helped secure substantial grant funding to establish comprehensive mental health services, staff positions, programming equipment, and cultural supplies.

Strategic Planning & Consultation: Directed strategic planning efforts and foundational decisions, guiding the shelter's mission, vision, and framework. Worked closely with tribal leaders to ensure alignment with the community's cultural needs and long-term goals.

Program Development: Designed sustainable programming, mentored the executive director, and provided executive coaching on crisis operations.

Grant Management & Readiness: Wrote and managed various community, state, and private grants, positioning the shelter for federal funding opportunities. Conducted a culturally aligned needs assessment and empowered tribal leadership to drive program effectiveness.

Results:

Sustainability Achieved: Transitioned the shelter to a fully sustainable program, generating $3 million annually with a $1.5 million budget.

Comprehensive Services Implemented: Facilitated full staffing and introduced mental health and cultural services, creating a well-rounded support system for youth.

Strategic Growth Established: Established a strong foundation for the shelter's future through robust strategic planning and mission work.

CopperTop Consulting’s efforts ensured that the Gwayakochige-Wigamig Red Lake Nation Youth Shelter not only met its immediate goals but also laid the groundwork for long-term success and impact within the community.

HUMANITARIAN: Compassion Services International (CSi) sought to enhance its operations and expand its impact. Partnering with CopperTop Consulting, CSi aimed to improve its organizational structure, meet regulatory standards, and prepare for future growth.

CopperTop Consulting’s Contributions:

Strategic Vision and Self-Audit: Conducted a comprehensive "self-audit" to identify areas for improvement, aligning CSi with IRS 990 requirements and best practices. Organized hundreds of documents and established a baseline for grant readiness.

Document Management: Created a repository with critical documents, policies, and resources, setting the stage for future development.

Website and Branding Update: CSi's website was updated to reflect the organization's mission and meet professional standards, utilizing current budget resources.

Organizational Strategy: Guided CSi toward sustainable growth by developing strategic plans and comprehensive policies for compliance. Encouraged the pursuit of voluntary accreditation to demonstrate accountability and transparency.

Vision for Future Expansion: Emphasized the need for CSi to focus on four primary areas, education, economic sustainability, disaster relief, and medical assistance, to transition from crisis fundraising to sustainable program development.

Results:

Enhanced Operational Readiness: The groundwork for structural improvements enabled CSi to position itself for future federal, state, and international funding opportunities.

Strategic Planning for Long-Term Impact: Prepared CSi to transition from micro-scale assistance to a macro-level approach, expanding its capacity to serve through sustainable humanitarian programs and global missions.

Vision Alignment with Mission: Collaboratively defined a strategic direction rooted in ethical practices, transparency, and faith-based humanitarian service.

CopperTop Consulting’s work with CSi laid a foundation for sustainable growth, setting the organization toward becoming a leading global humanitarian agency dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and the gospel to those in need.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: As a Fellow with the UPCI Innovation Fellowship, CopperTop Consulting continued the initiative to establish a grant department within the UPCI’s Stewardship Department, aiming to integrate grant funding as a catalyst for expanding Kingdom impact. Over a six-month period, a comprehensive strategy was presented to guide the development of this new department, laying the foundation for sustainable growth through strategic planning and resource optimization.

Key Contributions:

Strategic Framework Development: Created a detailed Fellows report and presentation that outlined a roadmap for developing a grant department. This included assessing current resources and stakeholders, analyzing potential funding opportunities, and recommending a phased approach to implementation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Analysis: Conducted extensive interviews with pastors, faith leaders, nonprofits, and other grant recipients to understand their experiences with grant funding and identify challenges in becoming “fundable.” This informed a strategy that aligns Kingdom efforts with funding opportunities.

Educational Foundation: Proposed educational initiatives such as online training modules, testimonies, workshops, and conferences to equip ministries and churches with the knowledge needed to meet best-practice standards for grant eligibility.

Innovation & Solutions: Addressed complex challenges through solutions focused on bridging secular funding with Kingdom work, and outlined next steps for building the organizational capacity needed to pursue larger funding opportunities.

Results:

Established a strategy for incorporating grant funding into UPCI’s operations, with a focus on scaling impact across ministries and community programs.

Identified critical steps for closing the funding gap for faith-based organizations and increasing the organization’s capacity for humanitarian engagement.

Created a foundation for future initiatives, including expanding financial services, developing technical writing capabilities, and fostering peer-driven change.

DISASTER RELIEF: HUMANITARIAN: CopperTop Consulting partnered with Reach Out America to enhance its capacity for disaster relief and humanitarian aid. This involved comprehensive back-end preparation for grant funding, including SAM compliance, strategic planning, and internal process improvements. Additionally, CopperTop led website design and development efforts, ensuring the organization’s online presence aligned with its mission.

Key Contributions:

Grant Readiness & Strategic Planning: Guided the organization to SAM compliance and implemented strategic planning for growth and funding success.

Website Development: Designed and launched an optimized website, improving digital engagement with donors and stakeholders.

Emergency Preparedness & Response: Developed comprehensive disaster relief strategies and built partnerships with local churches, government agencies, and community groups.

Fundraising & Donor Engagement: Designed fundraising advertisements and strengthened donor relations to support ongoing humanitarian efforts.

Community Resilience Programs: Launched initiatives aimed at supporting long-term recovery in disaster-affected areas.

Results:

Achieved grant readiness through SAM compliance and strategic improvements.

Developed an engaging online presence with the new website.

Strengthened disaster response strategies and community partnerships.

Enhanced fundraising capabilities, resulting in increased donor engagement.

TRIBAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: HUMANITARIAN AID: Overview:
The Boys and Girls Club in a rural tribal community launched an emergency youth shelter with CopperTop Consulting's guidance. Initially, the Club served as a fiscal sponsor, aiming to establish sustainable shelter programming. After two years of successful operations, the focus shifted back to expanding the Boys and Girls Club's services. Red Lake’s BGC is the largest native BGC in the Northwest U.S.

Key Contributions of CopperTop Consulting:

Strategic Planning: Led sessions to set priorities for program expansion, including hiring additional staff.

Community Needs Assessment: Implemented, analyzed, and turned results into actionable recommendations.

Partnership & Grant Development: Identified partners, prepared grant proposals, and built relationships to support growth.

Compliance & Governance Updates: Updated bylaws, monitored compliance, and guided the board through governance practices.

Capacity Building: Strengthened partnerships and planned organizational growth strategies.

Results:

Youth Shelter Sustainability: Established the shelter on a sustainable foundation with effective programming.

Program Expansion: Shifted focus back to the Boys and Girls Club, incorporating health worker roles and planning for a building expansion.

Enhanced Capacity: Improved organizational infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and readiness for future growth.

Grant Success: Secured funding for new initiatives and laid the groundwork for long-term sustainability.

TRIBAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: HUMANITARIAN: As Project Coordinator for the Native Alliance Against Violence, I was responsible for overseeing the subaward to the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma to establish a transitional housing program for victims of crime. My role encompassed guiding the program’s creation, development, and long-term sustainability.

Key Contributions:

Community Needs Assessment: I led a thorough assessment identifying strengths and resources to support domestic violence survivors, helping to focus the team’s vision and establish priorities.

Strategic Planning: I facilitated planning sessions with the Tonkawa Tribe, setting organizational priorities, focusing resources, and uniting stakeholders around common goals. This planning ensured the program could respond effectively to community crises.

Program Development & Documentation: I developed key documents, including reporting forms, policies and procedures, and foundational program materials. This provided a solid operational framework.

Motivation & Awareness: I motivated both coworkers and clients, encouraging goal-setting and excellence. I also launched awareness articles, social media content, and community partnership referral systems.

National Recognition: The program was selected by the National Criminal Justice Training Center as a best practice in strategic planning. I was invited to present my work in a national webinar, and NCJTC requested access to use my work as a model for training other organizations.

Cultural & Administrative Unity: I enhanced coordination between cultural and administrative operations within the Tonkawa Tribe, supporting the tribal coalition’s mission.

Results:

Successfully launched a sustainable transitional housing program for victims of crime

Strengthened the Tonkawa Tribe’s operational framework through strategic planning and alignment

Earned national recognition as a model program in strategic planning and logic model development

HUMANITARIAN: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: CopperTop Consulting worked with Lighthouse Ranch for Boys, a nonprofit that had been established for many years but needed modernization to compete for federal grants. The approach included nonprofit strategy development, compliance, and targeted back end support to enhance the organization’s capabilities.

Key Contributions:

Strategic Planning: Developed a nonprofit strategy to bring operations up to standard and prepare for larger grant opportunities.

Compliance & Reporting: Achieved SAM compliance and created an annual report to effectively showcase the organization’s accomplishments.

Grant Writing & Fundraising: Wrote local and state grants, funding an additional $125,000.

Process Improvement: Worked behind the scenes to implement changes, ensuring readiness for federal grant eligibility and positioning the organization to grow on a larger scale.

Results:

Successfully met federal compliance requirements, preparing the nonprofit for more significant funding opportunities.

Strengthened the organization’s presentation and accountability through a comprehensive annual report.

Secured $125,000 in additional funding through targeted grant writing.

Laid the groundwork for sustained growth and adaptability in a traditionally resistant organization.

EDUCATION: For over 14 years, CopperTop Consulting has been a cornerstone in the growth and success of Kingdom Advance Consulting, working closely with founders Rick and Val Hughes. The collaboration has spanned multiple roles, including executive assistant, marketing and branding consultant, nonprofit consultant, and strategy counsel.

Key Contributions:

Marketing & Branding: Design and develop the organization's website, establishing a professional online presence. Create all branding and social media content to strengthen the organization's image and message.

Fundraising & Budgeting: Strategically fundraised to support the organization’s annual budgets, ensuring financial sustainability.

Creative Direction: Led all creative initiatives, providing innovative ideas for campaigns, events, and program growth.

Consulting & Counsel: Advised on nonprofit strategy and organizational development, guiding them in navigating challenges and optimizing operations.

Results:

Developed a cohesive and recognizable brand identity across digital and print platforms.

Raised funds to meet annual budgets, enabling consistent, ongoing program development.

Established a solid online presence, which improved audience engagement and expanded outreach.

Provided strategic counsel, contributing to the organization's long-term success and growth.

HUMANITARIAN: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: As a subgrantee Project Coordinator with the Native Alliance Against Violence (NAAV), Chelsie led the creation of a transitional housing program from the ground up for the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma. Acting as a liaison between the tribe and NAAV, the project encompassed all stages of development, including strategic planning, partnership building, and programmatic documentation.

Key Contributions:

Project Leadership: Managed all aspects of the project lifecycle, from contracts and expense tracking to revenue projections, ensuring efficient operations and budget oversight.

Strategic Planning & Facilitation: Conducted strategic planning sessions with the Tonkawa Tribe to establish program goals, strategies, and action steps. Created and organized essential documents, including policies, procedures, and program forms.

Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinated client relationships, conducted interviews, and led focus groups with key stakeholders to guide program development. Synthesized insights from these interactions to inform decision-making.

Community Partnerships: Established partnerships to support the program, fostering collaboration and resource sharing.

Recognition & Best Practices: The program was recognized as a best-practice model in strategic planning and the logic model process by the National Criminal Justice Training Center. CopperTop Consulting was invited to present webinars and serve as a guide for other grantees and criminal justice initiatives.

Results:

Successfully built a comprehensive transitional housing program from scratch, tailored to the unique needs of the Tonkawa Tribe.

Facilitated a strategic and structured approach to program development, enhancing the tribe's capacity to serve victims of crime.

Established a foundation for sustainable growth and continued recognition as a leader in best practices.

HUMANITARIAN: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Global Grace Sewing Institute operates seven vocational training centers in India, empowering women with skills in sewing, tailoring, embroidery, and fashion design. The institute also aims to enable women to start businesses and achieve financial independence. The institute not only provides vocational skills but also opens pathways to entrepreneurship, allowing women to create sustainable livelihoods and contribute to their communities' economic development.

Key Contributions:

Fundraising & Marketing: Developed fundraising letters and branding materials to attract donors. Created visuals to showcase the institute’s impact.

Grant Readiness: Provided guidance on meeting grant requirements.

Impact Reporting: Compiled an impact report highlighting the instructors’ contributions and the institute’s overall work.

Foundational Support: Established structures for fundraising efforts.

Results:
The institute’s enhanced fundraising materials helped increase donor engagement, while the impact report provided a compelling narrative to showcase the positive changes brought about by the vocational training programs. These efforts contributed to the institute's growth, empowering women to gain financial independence and support their communities.

Over a two-year grant term, Chelsie supported the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma's Head Start Program by enhancing educational resources and strengthening curriculum development for early childhood education.

Key Contributions:

Curriculum Development: Assisted teachers in creating and refining curricula tailored to the unique needs of Head Start students.

Resource Organization: Established a kids' library to provide accessible and age-appropriate learning materials.

Teacher Support: Provided ongoing guidance and training for educators, ensuring effective implementation of curriculum plans.

Results:

Enhanced Learning Resources: The new library offered a variety of books and materials, promoting literacy and educational engagement.

Improved Curriculum Quality: Teachers were equipped with well-structured, culturally relevant curricula, benefiting early childhood education outcomes.

Stronger Educational Foundation: The program's improved curriculum and resources contributed to a supportive learning environment for young children.