About Eleven 11 Consulting
From Strategy to Sustainability
Hi! I'm Dr. Christian Bell Onyemali, founder of Eleven 11 Consulting.
My journey from Tulsa, Oklahoma to becoming a strategic advisor for nonprofits has given me a unique perspective on impact and funding. As a first-generation college student and proud Spelman College graduate, I understand the transformative power of opportunity. This personal experience informed my academic path, culminating in a Ph.D. in Education Policy & Planning from UT-Austin.
I spent years as both an internal and external evaluator for nonprofits and educational institutions—many backed by funders like the National Science Foundation and the Gates Foundation. I consistently saw how nonprofits struggled to move beyond participant numbers to demonstrate real transformation. Later, when I founded my own nonprofit serving Black girls in Austin, I experienced firsthand the challenge of translating great work into sustainable funding.
These experiences revealed a critical gap: many established nonprofits do meaningful work but hit funding plateaus because they haven't designed their programs to showcase measurable impact.
I now partner with these organizations to break through these plateaus, helping them redesign their programs to secure the multi-year, six-figure funding they deserve.
Our Unique Approach
At Eleven 11 Consulting, we believe that doing good work isn't enough—you need to prove your impact in ways that resonate with funders.
Through our Impact-First Blueprint™, we help organizations transform how they design, measure, and communicate their programs' outcomes, creating clear pathways to long-term sustainability.
Our passion is helping nonprofits that have already proven their concept scale both their impact and their funding—because when great work secures sustainable support, communities truly transform.
The Impact-First Blueprint™
Breaking Through Funding Plateaus for Established Nonprofits
The Impact-First Blueprint™ is our proprietary framework that transforms how established nonprofits design, measure, and communicate their impact. This strategic approach helps organizations move beyond short-term grants to secure multi-year, six-figure funding.
The Four-Step Process
1. Impact Readiness Scan
We begin by identifying exactly where your organization is currently falling short in impact measurement and storytelling. This diagnostic process reveals the specific gaps between your current approach and the structures needed to attract sustainable funding.
Key Outcomes:
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Comprehensive analysis of your current impact measurement approach
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Identification of specific barriers to securing larger funding
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Clear understanding of funder expectations vs. current capabilities
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Prioritized opportunities for immediate improvement
2. Program Design for Fundability
Next, we transform how your programs are structured by building impact considerations into the design from the beginning. This process identifies what must change in program architecture to attract and justify multi-year funding.
Key Outcomes:
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Program architecture that aligns with funder priorities
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Impact-driven program components that showcase transformation
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Clearly defined pathways from activities to measurable outcomes
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Program structures that scale with increased funding
3. Strategic Impact Metrics
We then develop measurable, funder-friendly outcomes that clearly demonstrate change, not just activity. These custom metrics connect directly to your mission while providing the evidence stakeholders need to see.
Key Outcomes:
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Custom metrics that resonate with major funders
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Measurement frameworks that track transformation, not just participation
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Data collection systems that are realistic and sustainable
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Clear indicators that show progress toward long-term outcomes
4. Funder Positioning Strategy
Finally, we craft compelling narratives around your impact that resonate with funders. This positions your organization for sustainable support while helping you articulate your value in ways that unlock larger, multi-year investments.
Key Outcomes:
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Impact stories that clearly communicate transformation
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Funding proposals that highlight measurable outcomes
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Reporting frameworks that maintain funder confidence
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Communication strategies that build long-term funding relationships
How We Work Together
The Impact-First Blueprint™ can be implemented through:
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Strategic Advisory Services - Custom consulting for organizations ready for comprehensive transformation
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Impact Design Workshops - Collaborative sessions for teams wanting to build internal capacity
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Impact Readiness Assessment - Diagnostic evaluation for organizations beginning their impact journey
Why It Matters
Organizations that demonstrate their impact effectively are 3x more likely to raise funds, and 97% of major donors say understanding impact is their top reason for giving. At Eleven 11 Consulting, we don’t just help you meet these expectations—we empower you to exceed them.
Let’s Work Together
Interested in breaking through your funding plateau? Contact us to discuss which approach is right for your organization.
"Christian is just...awesome. She can shift between the strong eye on details needed for execution and the ability to connect dots required for strategy and leadership. In just six months, Christian managed to solve the urgent challenges facing our organization, create real buy-in for evaluation and learning from our team, and build a 2-year strategy with strong internal investment. She used the urgent challenges to identify key gaps in our current systems, worked collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and formulated a strategy that felt authentic, realistic, and aligned to our goals."
Raphael Gang
Former Chief External Relations Officer, 4.0