Committed to your cause
At INP, we believe every nonprofit has a mission worth championing. You’re doing the vital work of serving your community and our role is to walk alongside you as a trusted ally, equipping you with the tools, strategies, and support to carry your mission further.
Based in the heart of the Midwest, we live by values that ensure every partnership is grounded in trust: being approachable, responsive, reliable, and deeply invested in your cause.
With us, you’ll feel confident, organized, and encouraged knowing you have a dependable partner by your side at every step.
Building relationships, not just results
We understand that nonprofits often balance big goals with limited resources. That’s where we come in, to listen closely, value your expertise, and work with you to design solutions that honor your vision, fit your budget, and address your unique challenges.
Support designed for you
Your nonprofit deserves more than a one-size-fits-all solution.
You need support that matches your unique challenges and goals. With INP, you’ll have access to a full spectrum of staff expertise - from fundraising, board development, and strategic planning to marketing, program design, HR, legal & financial, and more – which means we’re here for you in every area of your work.
No matter your size or stage, you can count on proven guidance that builds capacity and strengthens your impact. With years of experience supporting organizations of all sizes and types across the country, we understand how to build unique, sustainable solutions.
Community Impact Work
Free Nonprofit Initiatives
We believe deeply in investing in our local nonprofit community. Through our free Nonprofit Connections workshops and our partnership with the John T Vucurevich Foundation and United Way of the Black Hills delivering the Nonprofit 360 Initiative, we’ve supported hundreds of organizations in building capacity and sustainability, at no cost to them.
Learn more about the Nonprofit 360 Initiative here.
Violence Intervention
In 2022, we were honored to be chosen as a White House accredited consultant, leading comprehensive work on a $2 million Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) grant through the U.S. Department of Justice. This work with RCPD and Journey On focused on creating safer neighborhoods and addressing the root causes of violence.
Read more about this project here.
Black Hills Museum Network
Created by a partnership between the Journey Museum, The Black Hills Children’s Museum, and INP to provide local museum professionals across the Black Hills of South Dakota unique opportunities to meet new colleagues, exchange ideas, and explore future collaborations.
Learn more about the Black Hills Museum Network here.
Meet the Team
While your initial interaction will be with our key staff, we have a friendly team of support staff, developers, marketers and nonprofit experts to ensure you get the best experience possible with our services and software.
Emma Shears CEO
Tara Wilcox Director of Nonprofit Development
Corey Ditter Lead Developer
Riley Freeland Project & Marketing Coordinator
Sarah Block Marketing Manager
Lori Essig Consultant
Jona Schmidt Consultant
Miranda Gallagher Engage Client Relations
Kelly L. Harnett Consultant
Jess Gromer Consultant
New Program!
We now offer a FREE board training program specifically for corporate employees interested in board service!
Bridges to Boards™ Boardroom Ready equips employees to lead beyond the workplace, and bring enhanced skills, perspectives, and commitment back to your organization.