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Dr. William Clark is a leading expert in nonprofit sustainability, fundraising strategies, and leadership development. With over 15 years of experience in city government, nonprofit administration, and public housing operations, he has dedicated his career to empowering nonprofit leaders and helping organizations secure diverse revenue streams to achieve long-term sustainability.


As the CEO of Eli Patrick & Co., a trusted consulting firm based in Hartford, CT, Dr. Clark advises nonprofit organizations on strategic fundraising, leadership development, and organizational growth. His passion for sustainability has helped more than 250 nonprofits raise over $900 million in grants and government contracts, driving financial stability and mission advancement.


Before founding Eli Patrick & Co., Dr. Clark held key leadership roles that shaped his expertise. As Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Career Resources, Inc., he expanded workforce development programs and developed earned-income ventures to strengthen financial sustainability. As Director of the Workforce Solutions Collaborative, he led transformative grant-making efforts to support job seekers and promote economic empowerment. Earlier, as Assistant Managing Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity for the City of Philadelphia, he helped create over $1.5 billion in economic opportunity for minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses.


In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Clark is a respected lecturer and author, known for his books “Leadership Development in Your Nonprofit” and “Sustainability: Developing a Sustainable Faith-Based or Nonprofit Organization.” He also founded the Change Maker Forum, a platform for nonprofit leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow.


Beyond his work with nonprofits, Dr. Clark serves as Senior Pastor of Second Baptist Church in New Britain, CT, combining his passion for leadership, faith, and community impact.


Dr. Clark holds a Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University and a Master of Leadership Developmentfrom Penn State University. His unique blend of experience, scholarship, and practical expertise makes him a trusted advisor and mentor to nonprofit leaders striving to create sustainable, high-impact organizations.

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Eli Patrick & Co. Capability Statement

Core Competencies

Customers and Projects (Selected)

Customers and Projects (Selected)

  • Strategy Development and Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Development & Change Management
  • Program Design and Development
  • Federal and Private Grant Writing, Proposal Writing
  • Fundraising Planning
  • Organizational Sustainability
  • Leadership Development
  • Meeting Facilitation

Customers and Projects (Selected)

Customers and Projects (Selected)

Customers and Projects (Selected)

  • City of Hartford - Leadership development and capacity building coaching
  • City of New Haven - Federal funding implementation plan
  • Hartford Foundation for Public Giving - Strategic planning
  • Hartford Public Schools - Program design and development
  • Junior Achievement - Fundraising plan, fund development, leadership development, and program development
  • Leadership Greater Hartford - Leadership coaching and professional development
  • State of Connecticut Commission on Racial Equity in Public Health - Meeting facilitation and professional development
  • Tearfund, Haiti - Fund development
  • University of Hartford - Business development

NAICS Codes

Unique Entity ID: TSLFMU16E6H5


• Strategy Development and Strategic Planning: 541611

• Organizational Development & Change Management: 541612, 541611

• Program Design and Development: 541611, 541618

• Federal and Private Grant Writing, Proposal Writing: 541820, 541611

• Fundraising Planning: 541613, 813219

• Organizational Sustainability: 541611, 541618

• Leadership Development: 611430

• Meeting Facilitation: 541611, 561920

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