Jeanette M. Corris

About Jeanette M. Corris

Mission-driven leadership is meaningful work. It is also complex, demanding, and often isolating.After more than 30 years in nonprofit leadership (spanning fundraising, executive operations, strategy, and team development), I understand firsthand the weight leaders carry. Ambitious goals. Limited resources. Board dynamics. Staff challenges. Community expectations. Constant change. Yep, I’ve lived it.Today, through Corris Coaching & Consulting, I partner with executives and mission-driven organizations to strengthen leadership clarity, team effectiveness, and fundraising strategy.My mission is simple: To support the people behind the mission, so missions can thrive.As an ICF-certified executive coach and Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) with both an MBA and a Masters in Education, I work at both the human and strategic levels:• Helping leaders grow in confidence, executive presence, and intentional communication• Strengthening teams and alignment during growth or transition• Providing practical, actionable fundraising and organizational strategy• Serving as a trusted, objective partner during complexity and changeClients often tell me they feel clearer, more grounded, and better equipped to lead — and that their teams function with greater focus and cohesion as a result.If you’re navigating growth, transition, or leadership challenges, I’d welcome a conversation.

Experience

1. Assistant Instructor, Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance

   Heidrick & Struggles

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Provide facilitation, support, peer mentorship, and subject matter expertise for the Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance (LCOP) curriculum. Monitor participant engagement and collaborate with lead instructors to adapt program delivery based on learner feedback.

Education

• Rutgers University–New Brunswick

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Rutgers Graduate School of Education

  EdM

• Rutgers Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA