Every leader needs someone in their corner Cheering Them On.
You have a mission worth funding, an organization worth developing, and a story worth telling. I'll help you do all three.
Two Pathways. Lasting Results.
You have a mission worth funding, an organization worth developing, and a story worth telling. I'll help you do all three.
Two Pathways. Lasting Results.
Sound familiar?
Leadership feels lonely
You're making big decisions without a trusted voice in your corner — and the weight of it is real.
Fundraising is a constant battle
You believe in the mission. Turning that into sustainable funding is a different challenge entirely.
Organizational health is slipping
Culture, team dynamics, leadership gaps — the internal stuff that's hard to fix when you're in the middle of it.
Your story isn't landing
You're doing incredible work but struggling to communicate it in a way that moves donors and inspires people to act.
John Widrick
Your advisor
Founder, Widrick Collective · Executive Director, The Bridge House
"I don't want to be your consultant. I want to be the person you call when things get hard — and when things go right."
With more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership, I founded The Bridge House — Wilson County, TN's first transitional housing program serving children in foster care and young adults aging out of the system across all of Middle Tennessee. I know what it's like to build from nothing, manage a board, fight for funding, and lead a team through hard seasons.
I also serve as Director of the Tennessee Foster Care Network for the Assemblies of God, and as Missions and Outreach Pastor at Connect Church in Mt. Juliet, TN. I work closely with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services to advocate for the well-being of children and families across the state.
I'm not advising from the sidelines. I'm in the trenches every day — and I want to bring everything I've learned into your corner.
John Widrick
Advisory pathways
Both pathways are built around one thing — a real relationship with someone who genuinely cares about your success.
For leaders who want a focused monthly coaching engagement with a trusted advisor in their corner.
What's included
For leaders who want an experienced advisor integrated into the life of their organization.
Strategy & growth
Always-on advisor access
Organizational development
Brand, story & media
Strategic review
🔒 Executive Advisory Partnerships are intentionally limited to ensure every organization receives exceptional attention and responsiveness.
Start with a free 30-minute call. No pressure — just an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to go.