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I am an ICF-certified leadership coach and nonprofit program developer with 15+ years guiding clergy, laity, and nonprofit teams. I design and implement leadership programs for individuals, teams, and diocesan cohorts, helping organizations increase engagement, retention, and impact. I thrive on collaboration, coaching leaders, and building sustainable programs that strengthen mission and community outreach. My background includes editing/publishing community newspapers and professional theatre (Equity stage manager), which informs how I craft clear messages and orchestrate collaborative efforts across diverse stakeholders. I founded BrightLife Coaching to partner with nonprofit and congregational leaders to develop leadership capacity and optimize organizational impact, and I have held cross-functional roles at the Episcopal Church Foundation and Diocese of Fort Worth, driving program innovation and strategic collaboration across multiple teams.…I am an ICF-certified leadership coach and nonprofit program developer with 15+ years guiding clergy, laity, and nonprofit teams. I design and implement leadership programs for individuals, teams, and diocesan cohorts, helping organizations increase engagement, retention, and impact. I thrive on collaboration, coaching leaders, and building sustainable programs that strengthen mission and community outreach. My background includes editing/publishing community newspapers and professional theatre (Equity stage manager), which informs how I craft clear messages and orchestrate collaborative efforts across diverse stakeholders. I founded BrightLife Coaching to partner with nonprofit and congregational leaders to develop leadership capacity and optimize organizational impact, and I have held cross-functional roles at the Episcopal Church Foundation and Diocese of Fort Worth, driving program innovation and strategic collaboration across multiple teams.

Demi Prentiss

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I am an ICF-certified leadership coach and nonprofit program developer with 15+ years guiding clergy, laity, and nonprofit teams. I design and implement leadership programs for individuals, teams, and diocesan cohorts, helping organizations increase engagement, retention, and impact. I thrive on collaboration, coaching leaders, and building sustainable programs that strengthen mission and community outreach. My background includes editing/publishing community newspapers and professional theatre (Equity stage manager), which informs how I craft clear messages and orchestrate collaborative efforts across diverse stakeholders. I founded BrightLife Coaching to partner with nonprofit and congregational leaders to develop leadership capacity and optimize organizational impact, and I have held cross-functional roles at the Episcopal Church Foundation and Diocese of Fort Worth, driving program innovation and strategic collaboration across multiple teams.…I am an ICF-certified leadership coach and nonprofit program developer with 15+ years guiding clergy, laity, and nonprofit teams. I design and implement leadership programs for individuals, teams, and diocesan cohorts, helping organizations increase engagement, retention, and impact. I thrive on collaboration, coaching leaders, and building sustainable programs that strengthen mission and community outreach. My background includes editing/publishing community newspapers and professional theatre (Equity stage manager), which informs how I craft clear messages and orchestrate collaborative efforts across diverse stakeholders. I founded BrightLife Coaching to partner with nonprofit and congregational leaders to develop leadership capacity and optimize organizational impact, and I have held cross-functional roles at the Episcopal Church Foundation and Diocese of Fort Worth, driving program innovation and strategic collaboration across multiple teams.

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I am an ICF-certified leadership coach and nonprofit program developer with 15+ years guiding clergy, laity, and nonprofit teams. I design and implement leadership programs for individuals, teams, and diocesan cohorts, helping organizations increase engagement, retention, and impact. I thrive on collaboration, coaching leaders, and building sustainable programs that strengthen mission and community outreach. My background includes editing/publishing community newspapers and professional theatre (Equity stage manager), which informs how I craft clear messages and orchestrate collaborative efforts across diverse stakeholders.

I founded BrightLife Coaching to partner with nonprofit and congregational leaders to develop leadership capacity and optimize organizational impact, and I have held cross-functional roles at the Episcopal Church Foundation and Diocese of Fort Worth, driving program innovation and strategic collaboration across multiple teams.

Skills

Leadership

Copywriting

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Principal at BrightLife Coaching

September 1, 2015 - Present

Founded and led coaching practice, partnering with nonprofit and congregational leaders to develop leadership capacity and optimize organizational impact. Designed and implemented leadership programs for individuals, teams, and diocesan cohorts, with workshops and webinars for over 200 clients. Guided clients in achieving personal and professional goals, improving staff retention, and enhancing community outreach initiatives.

Program Director (Remote) at Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF)

March 1, 2015 - Present

Directed coaching component of the Diocesan Vitality Initiative (DVI), convening multiple diocesan cohorts and securing funding for program expansion. Developed coach approach and training materials that increased staff innovation and engagement, implementing agile contextual responses to post-Covid changes across 8 dioceses. Served in cross-functional roles across Communications, Endowment Management, and Lifelong Learning departments, creating efficiencies and process improvements. Oversaw grant-funded initiatives (Lilly grant), developing and implementing programs, and ensuring compliance, reporting, and measurable outcomes for leadership programs.

Ministry Developer / Stewardship Officer at Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth

December 31, 2009 - September 29, 2014

Designed and implemented ministry development programs following diocesan split and reorganization, increasing congregational engagement and volunteer participation by 25%. Built collaborative relationships with clergy and laity to strengthen stewardship initiatives and community programming. Delivered coaching and support to church leaders in strategic planning, program implementation, and team development.