Executive Service Corps

What Executive Service Corps does

Executive Service Corps of Southern California (ESC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1981 and headquartered at 1000 N. Alameda St., Ste. 330 in Downtown Los Angeles. It provides coaching and consulting services to nonprofit organizations throughout Southern California, deploying a network of 110+ executive-level volunteer consultants who collectively contribute 8,000-10,000 pro bono hours per year. The organization serves nonprofits of all missions and sizes, with client budgets ranging from $40,000 to $120 million, and addresses leadership development, board governance, fund development, strategic planning, succession management, and organizational assessment needs.

ESC's core service portfolio spans individual consulting engagements (Board Development, Fund Development, Leadership Coaching, Strategic Planning, Succession Management, Customized Consulting, Leadership Development and Alignment, Organizational Assessment, and Coordinated Coaching) and structured cohort programs including the nine-month Executive Directors Leadership Institute (EDLI), the six-month Developing Development Program (DDP), the Fund Development Workshop Series, and customized leadership cohort programs developed with foundation partners. Programs are delivered in person at the California Endowment building in Downtown Los Angeles and virtually for workshop offerings. Technology infrastructure is limited to a customized Salesforce CRM for client, consultant, project, and invoicing management.

Revenue is generated through two primary streams: donations and grants from foundations, corporations, government, and individual donors, and program fees set on a sliding scale based on organizational budget size (DDP ranges from $5,000 to $8,500 per organization; EDLI from $3,000 to $4,000 per participant; workshops at $150 each). Go-to-market is relationship-led, combining direct outreach by Relationship Managers, peer referrals within the Southern California nonprofit community, and partnerships with foundations and corporate sponsors who recommend ESC to their grantees. The Social Justice Sponsorship Fund (SJSF) extends subsidized access to BIPOC-led nonprofits and organizations addressing racial and social inequities. ESC is led by Co-Presidents and Co-CEOs Julia Fischer and Erin Tanenbaum.

Name

Executive Service Corps

Legal name

Executive Service Corps of Southern California

Website

https://escsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Executive Service Corps of Southern California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981 that provides coaching and consulting services to nonprofits throughout Southern California, delivered through a network of 110+ executive-level volunteer consultants serving organizations with budgets ranging from $40,000 to $120 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Consulting and Capacity Building

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

C-Suite & Senior Executive Coaching (EDABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF)

Keywords

• Nonprofit consulting services
• Executive coaching
• Leadership development programs
• Fund development consulting
• Board governance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: ESC receives financial support from foundations, corporations, government, and individual donors to fund operations and make services accessible to nonprofits regardless of mission, size, or budget.
2. Program Fees: Revenue generated from fee-based programs including Developing Development Program (DDP), Executive Directors Leadership Institute (EDLI), and Fund Development Workshop Series. Fees are set on a sliding scale based on organizational budget size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Executive Service Corps of Southern California provides coaching, consulting, and leadership development services to nonprofit organizations through individual consulting engagements (Board Development, Fund Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership Coaching, Succession Management, Organizational Assessment, Coordinated Coaching, and Customized Consulting) and structured cohort-based programs (Executive Directors Leadership Institute, Developing Development Program, Fund Development Workshop Series, and Customized Leadership Cohort Programs). Services are delivered by a network of 110+ executive-level volunteer consultants contributing 8,000-10,000 pro bono hours annually to Southern California nonprofits.

Product overview

Executive Service Corps of Southern California (ESC) is a nonprofit consulting organization offering a portfolio of coaching, consulting, and leadership development services for nonprofits. The organization operates a network of 110+ volunteer executive-level consultants contributing 8,000-10,000 pro bono hours annually. ESC's core offerings include individual consulting services (Board Development, Fund Development, Leadership Coaching, Strategic Planning, Succession Management, Customized Consulting, Leadership Development and Alignment) and structured cohort programs (Executive Directors Leadership Institute (EDLI), Developing Development Program (DDP), Customized Leadership Cohort Programs, and Fund Development Workshop Series). The organization also offers three newer services: Organizational Assessment, Succession Management, and Coordinated Coaching. All services employ a client-centered coaching model based on active listening, facilitation, and guidance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Social Justice Sponsorship Fund (SJSF): A fund that expands ESC's commitment to access, equity, inclusion, and impact by reducing financial barriers to accessing programs and services for BIPOC nonprofit leaders and organizations.

Products and services

• Board Development
• Fund Development
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Coaching
• Leadership Development and Alignment
• Organizational Assessment
• Succession Management
• Coordinated Coaching
• Customized Consulting
• Executive Directors Leadership Institute (EDLI)
• Developing Development Program (DDP)
• Fund Development Workshop Series
• Customized Leadership Cohort Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 nonprofits awarded funding through Social Justice Sponsorship Fund
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charity NavigatorcoreOthersESC maintains a Four-Star Charity rating from Charity Navigator, demonstrating financial health and accountability to donors.
• CandidcoreOthersESC holds the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar), providing donors with verified organizational information.
• Points of LightcoreOthersESC is Service Enterprise Certified through Points of Light, recognizing effective volunteer engagement.
• ESC U.S. (National Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESC Southern California is part of the national ESC U.S. network strengthening nonprofit organizations across the nation.
• CalNonprofitsminorOthersCalifornia association of nonprofits that ESC partners with to support the nonprofit sector in Southern California.
• Los Angeles Capacity Builders NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of capacity-building organizations serving Los Angeles nonprofits.
• Pepperdine Graziadio Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESC serves as an E2B Client Partner, supporting Pepperdine students and alumni in nonprofit career development.
• California EndowmentcoreOthersThe California Endowment building in Downtown Los Angeles serves as the venue for EDLI and DDP training sessions.
• Dwight Stuart Youth FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner20+ year partnership assembling cohorts of youth-serving organizations combining group learning and individual coaching at no cost to participants.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SCORE: SCORE is a national nonprofit that provides free business mentoring and consulting to small businesses and nonprofits through a volunteer network. Comparable to ESC in its volunteer-driven consulting model and nonprofit capacity-building mission.
• BoardSource: BoardSource is a national nonprofit focused on board governance and leadership for the nonprofit sector. Directly overlaps with ESC's Board Development service and broader nonprofit leadership offerings.
• The Bridgespan Group: Bridgespan is a nonprofit social-sector consulting firm advising nonprofits and philanthropists on strategy, leadership, and organizational performance. Comparable to ESC in targeting executive leaders and supporting organizational strategy for nonprofits.
• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: CompassPoint provides leadership development, coaching, and consulting to nonprofit leaders, particularly in the Bay Area and nationally. Directly comparable to ESC's executive coaching, leadership programs (EDLI), and nonprofit capacity-building focus.
• TCC Group: TCC Group is a national consulting firm serving nonprofits, foundations, and governments with strategy, evaluation, and capacity-building services. Closely comparable to ESC's consulting portfolio across nonprofit organizational assessment and strategic planning.
• La Piana Consulting: La Piana Consulting provides strategy, executive transition, and organizational development consulting to nonprofits. Comparable to ESC's strategic planning, succession management, and customized consulting services.
• ESC U.S. (National Network): The national ESC U.S. network affiliates independent regional Executive Service Corps chapters delivering volunteer-based consulting and coaching to nonprofits across the country. ESC Southern California is a member chapter with the same service model.

Broad incumbents

• Points of Light: Points of Light is a national nonprofit focused on volunteer service and civic engagement that certifies Service Enterprise organizations like ESC. Comparable as the broader ecosystem in which ESC operates and as a partner/credentialing body.
• National Council of Nonprofits: The National Council of Nonprofits is a network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving as an advocacy and capacity-building hub for the sector. Comparable to ESC at a higher level as part of the broader nonprofit-support ecosystem.

Others

• Candid: Candid (formerly GuideStar and Foundation Center) provides nonprofit transparency data and training resources, and awards the Platinum Seal of Transparency held by ESC. A comparable nonprofit-sector intermediary and information/training provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/escsocal
• Facebookfacebook.com/escsc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/executive-service-corps-of-southern-california
• Instagraminstagram.com/escsc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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