Janny Chang
Career and leadership coach for nonprofit leaders and women of color
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Promotions and advancementWomen's careersCareer clarity and purposeWomen in leadershipNonprofit leadersBurnout and resilienceExecutive presence and communicationLeadership developmentCoaches and consultantsWomen entrepreneursFinance and profit |
| Works with | Women, Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | PhD; CFRE certification in fundraising |
| Languages | Mandarin and Bantu languages |
| Practice | ArtsUmoja |
Janny Chang is a career and leadership coach and nonprofit fundraising strategist who works through ArtsUmoja. She coaches nonprofit leaders, founders and teams, with a focus on women of color. Janny holds a CFRE fundraising certification and joined the Peace Corps after college. She has worked across the U.S. and Africa on education, STEM, literacy and women's leadership. She is fluent in Mandarin and conversational in Bantu languages.
What Janny helps with
Janny helps nonprofit leaders, founders and teams grow as leaders without burning out. She also supports fundraising and financial planning for mission-driven groups.
- Building confidence as a nonprofit leader
- Preventing burnout in leadership roles
- Making informed decisions
- Communicating effectively as a leader
- Developing strong leadership skills in teams
- Moving from reactive fundraising to long-term financial planning
- Diversifying funding for nonprofits and small businesses
Who Janny works with
Janny works with nonprofit executives, founders, teams and change makers. She puts a special focus on women leaders, particularly women of color and those with intersectional identities. Her clients are in the United States and around the world, including Africa, Central America and Latin America.
How Janny works
Janny uses a strengths-based and feminist approach to coaching. She offers customized coaching and training for leaders and teams. Her background in ethnography shapes her work. She takes time to understand an organization's values, relationships and systems before she designs a strategy.
Background and qualifications
Janny Chang holds a PhD and a CFRE certification in fundraising. She joined the Peace Corps after college, which began her connection to Africa and global development. She has worked across the U.S. and Africa on education, STEM, literacy and women's leadership. She has partnered with the Next Einstein Forum and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. She has led fundraising strategy at a national nonprofit and volunteers as a grant reader for United Way Dallas.
Janny Chang pricing
Programs and services
- Career and leadership coaching
- Team coaching and training
- Nonprofit fundraising and financial consulting
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A CFRE-certified fundraiser who coaches nonprofit leaders and speaks Mandarin and Bantu languages.
Best for nonprofit leaders and women of color who want to lead with confidence and avoid burnout.
Common questions
How much does Janny Chang charge?
Coaching with Janny runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Janny from this page for an exact quote.
What does Janny Chang help with?
Janny Chang helps with building confidence as a nonprofit leader, preventing burnout in leadership roles, making informed decisions and communicating effectively as a leader.
Is Janny Chang certified?
Janny Chang lists: PhD; CFRE certification in fundraising.
Does Janny coach women of color?
Yes. Janny puts a special focus on women of color and those with intersectional identities.
Does Janny work with clients outside the United States?
Yes. She works with leaders in the United States and globally, including Africa, Central America and Latin America.
How do I contact Janny Chang?
Send Janny a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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