Every service I offer comes from something I’ve personally lived
I've sat on boards, built programs from nothing, and navigated the hard decisions that come with leading a mission-driven organization. This isn't consulting from the outside — it's partnership from someone who's been in it.
Consulting Services
Build Impact
I show up fully for you!
BOARD MEMBER
Joining a board isn't just a title for me — it's a commitment. I bring strategic perspective, governance experience, and a genuine investment in your mission. Whether your organization is just getting started or navigating a critical growth moment, I come prepared, engaged, and ready to roll up my sleeves.
This is for you if:
Your board needs experienced, active leadership
You're building governance structure for the first time
You need a board member who understands nonprofit operations from the inside out
Need someone who understands the toll even the mental health drain it takes to build an organization from the ground up
Let’s build something that actually works
PROGRAM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
I've built programs from scratch — and I know the difference between a program that looks good on paper and one that actually serves people. I'll help you design initiatives that are structured, fundable, and rooted in what your community truly needs. From concept to launch, we build it together.
This is for you if:
You have an idea but don't know how to structure it
Your current programs need a redesign or stronger framework
You need programs that can grow, scale, and attract funding
ADVISORY & STRATEGY SUPPORT
Sometimes you just need someone who gets it
Leading a nonprofit or social enterprise can feel isolating — especially when the decisions are hard and the stakes are high. I serve as a trusted thought partner for founders and executive directors who need honest guidance, a fresh perspective, and someone who won't sugarcoat the truth.
This is for you if:
You're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move
You're navigating a major transition, challenge, or growth phase
You want a sounding board who has actually done this work
Not sure which is right for you? That's okay. Reach out and share where you are — together we'll figure out where to start.
Creative Services
Build Partnership
Fully functional, beautifully designed websites built to serve your mission and engage your audience.
This includes collaboration directly with our design team:
Complete end-to-end website design and development tailored to your mission.
Custom layout design focused on clear user experience (UX) and navigation.
Mobile-responsive build (ensuring it looks perfect on phones and tablets).
Basic SEO (Search Engine Optimization) setup so your target audience can find you on Google.
Integration of essential operational tools (donation portals, contact forms, or newsletter sign-ups).
This is for you if:
Your organization doesn’t have a website yet, or your current site feels outdated and hard for users to navigate.
You want a professional, modern digital home that builds immediate trust with donors, partners, or clients.
You need a website that actually functions as a tool to collect sign-ups, schedule events, or accept contributions automatically.
Custom Website Design and Building
DIGITAL BRANDING AND CREATIVE SERVICES
Brand Identity and Creative Kits
DIGITAL BRANDING AND CREATIVE SERVICES
Creation of visual assets, typography, color palettes, and custom social media kits or templates to keep your branding seamless across platforms.
This includes collaboration with our marketing team:
Visual Strategy: Curated color palettes, typography styling, and custom brand guidelines to ensure design consistency.
Social Media Kit: A suite of editable Canva templates (posts, stories, covers) designed to fit your unique brand aesthetic.
Digital Assets: High-quality graphics, document headers, and collateral tailored to your organization's needs.
This is for you if:
Your current social media channels feel disconnected, and you want a cohesive, recognizable visual identity across all platforms.
You don't have the time to design social posts from scratch every week and need ready-to-use, professional templates.
You want your marketing materials to reflect a modern, polished aesthetic that stands out in a crowded digital space.
ADVISORY & STRATEGY SUPPORT
Email Marketing and Social Media Management Setup
Leading a nonprofit or social enterprise can feel isolating — especially when the decisions are hard and the stakes are high. I serve as a trusted thought partner for founders and executive directors who need honest guidance, a fresh perspective, and someone who won't sugarcoat the truth.
This is collaboration with our marketing team and it includes:
Social Media Management Setup:
Custom Social Media Kit: A comprehensive suite of editable Canva templates (posts, stories, reels, and highlight covers) designed to match your exact visual branding.
Grid Layout & Feed Strategy: A cohesive visual blueprint mapping out your feed structure to make a powerful first impression on new profile visitors.
Content Calendar & Framework: A strategic 30-day posting schedule mapping out recommended topics, content pillars, and caption formulas tailored to your organizational goals.
Profile Optimization: A professional audit and revamp of your bios, profile graphics, and link structures (using Linktree or custom web pages) on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
This is for you if...
You want to maintain a consistent, highly professional visual presence on social media but struggle to design graphics from scratch every week.
Your current social channels feel inactive or disconnected, and you want a structured strategy to build momentum.
You need an easy-to-follow content plan so you always know exactly what to post to drive engagement, visibility, and growth.
Email Marketing Setup:
Platform Configuration: Complete account structure and technical setup on your preferred email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp, Flodesk, or Constant Contact) + (Buffer, Hubspot, etc.)
Custom Branded Templates: Design and layout of reusable master templates for regular newsletters, official announcements, or campaign drives.
Automated Welcome Sequence: Construction of a high-converting, automated 3-part email workflow to instantly welcome and engage new subscribers or donors.
List Segmentation & Opt-ins: Strategic audience list building (tagging donors vs. volunteers) and embedded sign-up forms for your website.
This is for you if...
You want to regularly communicate with your network or run donor campaigns, but you lack a structured, organized email list.
Your current outreach consists of plain-text emails and you want beautifully designed, modern layouts that reflect your professionalism.
You want to automate your onboarding process so new supporters are greeted instantly without extra manual admin work.
USER GENERATED CONTENT (UGC)
SHORT FORM VIDEOS
User Generated Content (UGC) & Short Form Videos
Authentic, human-centric visual storytelling built to connect with your community, engage donors, and amplify your mission on social media.
This includes end-to-end content creation and strategy:
Content Concepting & Scripting: Developing high-engagement video concepts, Hooks, and storyboards tailored specifically to TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
Authentic Content Production: High-quality, organic short-form videos filmed from a relatable, human perspective—perfect for educational content, behind-the-scenes impact, trend capitalization, or community spotlights.
Strategic Video Editing: Fast-paced, modern editing complete with engaging text overlays, captions, and transitions optimized for retention and platform algorithms.
Call-to-Action (CTA) Focus: Structuring videos intentionally to drive viewers to take action—whether that’s signing up for an event, joining a newsletter, or making a donation.
This is for you if...
Your organization wants to tap into younger demographics on short-form video platforms, but you don't know how to translate your mission into trendy, engaging video formats.
You don't have the time, equipment, or comfort level to regularly film yourself or your team for social media.
You want professional-looking, highly relatable video assets that you can plug directly into your content calendar or use for paid awareness campaigns.
UGC + CONTENT CREATION PORTFOLIO
UGC & Content Creation Portfolio
My Process
Reach Out!
The first move is simple. Fill out the inquiry form or send a message. No pressure, no pitch — just tell me a little about where you are and what you're working toward.
Discovery Conversation
We get on a call and talk. I want to understand your mission, your challenges, and what success looks like for you. This is where I listen more than I talk.
A Plan that Fits You
Based on our conversation, I'll outline how we can work together — whether that's board involvement, program support, or ongoing advisory. No cookie-cutter proposals. Just a clear path forward built around your actual needs.
We Get to Work
This is where it gets real. We move forward together — with consistent communication, honest feedback, and a shared commitment to your mission.
Unsure of where to start?
The Founder’s Friction Audit
Get out of the operational weeds and back to the mission.
As a non-profit founder, you didn’t start your organization to spend 60 hours a week trapped in administrative quicksand, chasing ghost board members, or putting out fires in your program design.
You started it to make an impact.
But when you are building the plane while flying it, it’s almost impossible to see where the friction is actually coming from. You don't need a massive, year-long consulting contract right now—you just need an objective outside eye to tell you exactly what to fix next.
The Founder’s Friction Audit is a low-cost, high-impact diagnostic check-up designed specifically for early-stage and purpose-driven leaders. In less than a week, we will pinpoint exactly where your organization is losing momentum and build a concrete plan to fix it.
How it works
The Snapshot Intake:
Time: 15 minutes.
You’ll fill out a tight, 10-question diagnostic form and share any existing materials (like your current strategy or board structure). This helps us see where you are spending your time before we even talk.
The Deep-Dive Session:
Time: 120 minutes via Google Meets.
We’ll get on a live, laser-focused call. We won’t waste time on generic advice. Instead, we dissect your top two operational bottlenecks—whether that’s an unengaged board, messy program metrics, or founder burnout.
The One-Page Blueprint:
Delivered within 2-3 business days
You receive a highly digestible, single-page action plan. No fluff, no 40-page PDFs you’ll never read. Just a clear diagnosis and 3 immediate, low-cost steps with clear action items as next steps.
What We Review
Founder Workflow: Are you stuck acting as an administrative assistant instead of a visionary leader?
Board Engagement: Why your board isn't showing up, and how to restructure meetings to get them moving.
Program Mechanics: Streamlining your daily operations so your programs run smoothly without requiring your permission for every single detail.
The Investment
$500 (flat fee. No hidden costs. No long-term commitments
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. In fact, fixing these friction points before you scale saves you hundreds of hours of headaches later. If you have an active mission and are running programs, you’re ready.
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You walk away with your blueprint to execute on your own. If you decide you want August Brook’s hands-on help implementing the strategy down the line, we can discuss what a partnership looks like—but there is absolutely zero obligation.
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We completely understand—every dollar counts when you are building a mission. That is exactly why we priced this accessibly. Think of this audit not as a cost, but as an efficiency check. If we can find just two hours of wasted time in your weekly schedule, or streamline one program process, the audit pays for itself in reclaimed focus and energy within the first month.
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Honestly, wait for things to calm down, and you’ll be waiting forever. The messiness is usually a symptom of structural friction, not a temporary phase. You don't need to clean up your house before the inspector comes; show us the reality so we can help you fix it.
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As a founder, your time is your scarcest resource. We designed this to be incredibly low-drain for you. The intake form takes 15 minutes, and our live session is 60 minutes. We do all the heavy lifting, synthesizing, and blueprint creation behind the scenes so you get maximum insight with minimum time away from your mission.
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The Friction Audit looks at your operational foundation—how your team, board, and systems support your goals. While we don't write grants for you, we will look at whether your current setup leaves you enough breathing room to actually go out and raise funds. If your foundation is cracked, more money won't fix it; we fix the foundation first.
My Journey
2015- 2019
Divisions Talent Agency
Model and Talent Agency
Founder and Executive Director
2019 - 2026
Common Roots Wellness
Mental Wellness App underneath Asian Career House (NPO)
2019 - 2026
Asian Career House
Professional and Career Development Non Profit
Founder and Executive Director
2025 - Present
Asian Creative Collective
AAPI creative community locally in Houston, TX
Co-Founder
2025 - Present
Rough Cut Rice Collective
AAPI Women Newsletter about life, experiences and mental health (Women in their 20s)
Founder and Editor in Chief
Projects
What I am currently working on
AAPI Rising Voice of the Month + AAPI Voice of the Month
Restructured the previous program, “Spotlight of the Month” to pivot towards highlighting youth + other AAPI individuals making a difference and impact in the Asian community. Whether it’s being a leader, building a business and much more!
Program Director, HAAPI (Present)
Non-ProfitNon-ProfitProject EmpowerHER
Providing strategy and advising for programming, marketing, website and navigating non-profit building
Secretary & Board
Learning Bridge TX
Supporting programming, marketing and communication efforts + operational needs
Committee Member
Non-ProfitAsian Creative Collective
Local creative community in Houston, Texas for photographers, models and videographers
Co-Founder
Creative CollectiveWe understand your reality
August Brook Co. operates on a sliding scale model — because access to quality strategic support shouldn't be limited by budget alone. Sliding scale pricing means you pay within a range based on your organization's capacity. There's no application or proof required. You know your situation best, and this model is built on mutual trust.
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Full Rate
For organizations with stable funding, operating budgets, or institutional backing. Choosing this rate helps sustain the ability to offer reduced rates to others.
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Mid-Range Rate
For organizations in a growth phase, with some funding but limited reserves. A good fit for most early-stage nonprofits.
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Reduced Rate
For grassroots organizations, volunteer-led groups, or founders in the earliest stages of building. Capacity is limited at this tier. If you are a student led organization (high school / college) our services are completely pro bono! Please message us for more details
Let’s work together!
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.