Jourdan Sorrell, CEO of Jourdan Sorrell Enterprises, a national social impact consulting firm

National Social Impact Consulting Firm Turn community goals into measurable results.

We help companies, nonprofits, and family foundations create meaningful community impact and strengthen their reputation — with leadership proven in the corporate suite, the public sector, and the boardroom.

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Years of Executive Leadership

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Sectors: Fortune 100, Public & Social Impact

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Board & Civic Leadership Roles

Why JSE

Most organizations don't lack good intentions. They lack the strategy, relationships, and governance to turn them into results.

You don't need another advisor.You need someone who's already done it.

Our Services

Social impact consulting, from strategy to boardroom.

Strategy, leadership, governance, and a public voice — from one trusted relationship, not four vendors who never talk to each other.

Community Impact Strategy

Clear plans, strong partnerships, and disciplined grantmaking that deliver on your impact goals.

  • Impact strategy & roadmaps
  • Grantmaking design & management
  • Due diligence on grantees & partners
  • Partnership development

Starting at $4,500

Fractional Community Affairs Leadership

A senior community affairs leader, without a full-time hire, to build credibility, relationships, and influence.

  • Executive-level representation
  • Stakeholder & coalition building
  • Reputation & relationship management

Starting at $3,500/month

Board Development

Nonprofit boards equipped for strong governance and decisive leadership.

  • Bylaws & policy manuals
  • Board recruitment & structure
  • Committee design & meeting cadence

Starting at $3,500

Speaking & Facilitation

Social impact keynotes and facilitated sessions on civic engagement and governance that move audiences to act.

  • Keynotes & panels
  • Workshops & facilitation
  • Fireside chats

Starting at $1,500

Prices shown are starting rates for nonprofits and foundations. Your final price depends on the scope of the work and the size of your organization, and you’ll receive a clear proposal built around your goals.

Built for the moments that matter most.

Leaders call when the stakes are high, the path isn't obvious, and getting it right the first time counts.

Leadership transition
Grantmaking & fund structure
Board & staff alignment
Community & reputation risk

How We Partner

A clear path from first call to impact.

Built around your goals, not a template.

Step 01

Start the Conversation

Tell us what you're working toward. We listen first and get a clear picture of where you are today.

Step 02

Define Success

Together we set priorities, scope the work, and agree on what results will look like — in terms your leadership can measure.

Step 03

Lead the Work

We step in with strategy, senior leadership, governance, and relationships — as an advisor or embedded in your team.

Step 04

Deliver Results

We track progress against your goals and adjust as needed, so the impact is visible to your board, funders, and community.

Every engagement is held to three standards: accountability for outcomes, collaboration across sectors, and excellence in execution.

Portrait of Jourdan Sorrell, Chicago social impact consultant Chief Executive Officer

About Jourdan

Meet Jourdan Sorrell, CEO.

Jourdan Sorrell works at the intersection of business, government, and community. He has led external affairs and community investment for a Fortune 100 company, shaped public policy in the public sector, and served as a thought partner and force multiplier for C-suite executives, government officials, and nonprofit boards.

His strength is turning high-level vision into operational reality. A Chicago native and University of Notre Dame graduate, he founded Jourdan Sorrell Enterprises in 2026 and convenes the civic forums that bring business leaders, policymakers, and residents to the same table. His board and civic leadership includes:

  • Board of DirectorsAccess Living
  • Board of DirectorsAssociation House of Chicago
  • ChairRotary Club of Chicago Cosmopolitan Foundation
  • Past PresidentSouth East Chicago Commission
  • Member100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc.

Recognition

Recognized for leadership that delivers.

Who's Who in Chicago Chicago Defender Men of Excellence WVON & Ariel Investments 40 Under 40

Business success and community progress aren't competing priorities. They drive each other.

— Jourdan Sorrell, CEO

FAQ

Common questions about social impact consulting.

What does a social impact consulting firm do?

A social impact consulting firm helps an organization decide where its community investments should go, build the partnerships to deliver them, and prove the results. JSE stays through execution, so the plan becomes results your leadership can see.

What is fractional community affairs leadership?

It is a senior community affairs executive who works with your organization part-time or for a defined period. You get executive-level representation, stakeholder relationships, and strategy without the cost and timeline of a full-time hire. It fits organizations building the function, filling a leadership gap, or navigating a high-stakes moment.

Can JSE design and manage grantmaking for a family foundation?

Yes. JSE designs grantmaking strategy and processes, manages grant cycles, and conducts due diligence on prospective grantees and partners, so every dollar is tied to clear goals and accountable partners.

What does nonprofit board development involve?

It starts with how your board governs today, then fixes what holds it back, from outdated bylaws and unclear committee roles to recruitment gaps. The result is a board equipped to make sound decisions and hold the organization to its mission.

What does it cost to work with JSE?

For nonprofits and foundations, board development starts at $3,500, community impact strategy at $4,500, fractional leadership at $3,500 per month, and speaking at $1,500. Final pricing depends on the scope of the work and the size of your organization. Every client receives a clear proposal built around their goals before any work begins.

Does JSE work with organizations outside Chicago?

Yes. JSE is based in Chicago and serves clients nationally, wherever your organization operates.

Get In Touch

Let's Start the Work.

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