About Us

We're not your typical consultants. We're passionate partners in creating positive change, guided by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of a Beloved Community and a shared commitment to empowering communities through innovative solutions.

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We provide organizations & leaders with innovative and community-centered solutions that create positive change.

Our Mission

In our Beloved Community, everyone is: abundant, housed, nourished, and treated with compassion and respect because the international standards of human decency make it so.

Our Vision

Our Values

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We are innovative leaders in our sector and continue to be generous with our resources to support our community.

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We are total badass humans who persist to overcome obstacles. We are successful and improve everything we do because of determination.

The word 'INSPIRATION' in orange font on a black background.

We go further, do better, and listen deeply to our individuality and creative expression to become agents of change.

The word "MENTORSHIP" in large pink uppercase letters on a black background.

We mentor others to ignite powerful compassion within our community.

Our Team

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    Bonnie Chavez, MBA

    CEO & SENIOR CONSULTANT

    Turnkey Nonprofit Setup
    HR, Operations, & Finance
    Healthcare & Emergency Services
    Board Governance & Workshops
    Strategic Plans & Facilitation
    Interim ED & Succession Planning
    Recruitment & Placement

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    Jade Richardson Bock

    SENIOR CONSULTANT

    Trauma-Informed Leadership
    Workplace Culture & Communications
    Grief in the Workplace
    Capital Campaigns & Fundraising
    Interim ED & Succession Planning
    Strategic Planning & Visioning
    Workshops & Facilitation

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    Jamie Wigand, CAE

    SENIOR CONSULTANT

    Certified Association Executive
    Membership Communities
    Member Events & Engagement
    Med, Tech, Bio & Finance
    Transitions & Scaling Growth
    Interim ED & Succession Planning
    Recruitment & Placement

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    60+ Years of Experience

    Our team brings 60+ years of combined experience in nonprofit & public agencies

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    Transparent Pricing

    We offer transparent & simple pricing for access to our entire team of resourceful pros

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    Women, Minority, & Queer Owned

    Our story starts with the dream of our CEO to build MLK’s Beloved Community

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    Community-Centered Solutions

    Who knows your community better than its people? We help turn those insights into wisdom

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    SBA Certified

    We’re certified as a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the U.S. Small Business Administration

  • Certified SWaM Small Women and Minority-Owned Supplier certification logo by Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity.

    Virginia SWAM Certified

    We’re certified as a Small, Women, and Minority Owned Business (SWAM) in Virgina

Radical Financial Transparency

Our commitment: radical financial transparency with clients, staff, and partners.

  • Radical financial transparency is not just a policy—it's a core value that guides everything we do.

    We invite our clients, partners, and staff to hold us accountable and join us in building a beloved community rooted in trust, equity, and shared prosperity.

    If you have any questions about our financial practices or would like to learn more, please contact us at
    info@buildingbelovedcommunities.com

    • Flat Rate: We offer a clear, straightforward pricing model of $175/hour. This rate gives clients access to our entire team and the full suite of BBC services.

    • No Hidden Fees: There are no surprise charges or hidden costs — what you see is what you get.

    • Customized Solutions: We work closely with each client to co-create a workplan and budget that fits their unique needs and resources.

    • Open Dialogue: Our process is rooted in partnership, ensuring clients always understand how their investment supports their goals.

    • Team-Wide Transparency: All operating costs are shared openly with our staff. This enables everyone to participate in financial decision-making and ensures our business practices reflect our shared values.

    • Collective Decision-Making: We make key financial decisions as a team, always prioritizing the well-being of our beloved community.

    • Annual Donations: Each year, we commit a portion of our revenue to support nonprofits through both cash and in-kind donations.

    • 2024 Impact: In 2024, BBC proudly donated $10,000 to nonprofits aligned with our mission. We are excited to exceed this goal in 2025 and beyond!

Privacy Policy

This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you connect with us.

  • When you submit your information to us (such as your name, email address, organization, or other contact details), we use it only for the following purposes:

    • To respond to your inquiries or requests

    • To provide information about our services and community-centered solutions

    • To improve our outreach and engagement with nonprofits and government agencies

  • We will only use your information to communicate with you about BBC’s services, events, or updates relevant to your interests. We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

  • We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Your data is securely stored and only accessible to authorized BBC team members.

  • You can request to review, update, opt-out, or delete your information at any time by contacting us at info@buildingbelovedcommunities.com

  • If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at
    info@buildingbelovedcommunities.com