Babette Allen, MBA
Executive Bio & Experience:
Babette Allen, MBA is a highly experienced nonprofit consultant, grant strategist, and program designer with over 25 years of expertise in housing, workforce development, and community services. She has successfully designed and implemented innovative programs that address homelessness, mental health, and workforce training.
As a former President & CEO, Babette led large-scale housing and workforce development projects, securing funding for community programs. She has extensive experience in federal grant compliance (HUD, CoC, HOME/SHIP and CDBG), nonprofit strategic planning, and grant management.
Babette holds an MBA in Business Administration and has secured and managed grants from federal, state, and private sources. Through Babette Allen Consulting, LLC, she empowers organizations to maximize funding, strengthen capacity, and enhance program effectiveness.
Our Commitment
At Babette Allen Consulting, LLC, we are committed to empowering nonprofits, corporations, and community organizations by providing expert consulting services in nonprofit business, grant management, program design, and nonprofit capacity building. Our mission is to help organizations secure funding, enhance sustainability, and implement innovative programs that create lasting impact.
Core Values
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Integrity: Transparent and accountable in every partnership.
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Excellence: Delivering high-quality solutions that drive impact.
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Collaboration: Strengthening organizations through strategic partnerships.
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Innovation: Developing creative solutions for long-term sustainability.
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Empowerment: Equipping nonprofits with the tools and strategies needed to thrive.
Core Services
Nonprofit Consulting & Capacity Building
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Strategic planning for sustainability and growth
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Board governance and leadership training
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Program evaluation and impact measurement
Grant Writing & Management
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Federal, state, and private grant applications
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Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) funding expertise
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Multi-year grant strategy development
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Grant compliance monitoring and reporting
Program & Project Design
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Development of workforce training programs
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Affordable housing and homelessness prevention initiatives
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Mental health service program creation and expansion
Affordable Housing & Compliance
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HUD, CoC, HOME and CDBG grant compliance
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Permanent supportive housing and tenant support program implementation
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Property management consulting for nonprofit housing organizations
Fund Development & Strategic Partnerships
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Donor engagement and fundraising planning
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Public-private partnership development
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Financial sustainability strategy
Awards
2017 Lowell D. Stafford Community Leadership Award
Certifications
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2024: Master-Level Grant Professional Training Program
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2023: Empowering Good Badge Certification (Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College)
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2018: NCHM HUD Certified Manager of Housing
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2017: NCHM HUD Certified Financial Specialist
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2015: NCHM HUD Certified Occupancy Specialist
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2011: NCHM HUD Certified Management Occupancy Review Specialist
General Business Information
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Location: Remote
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NAICS Code: 541611 (Administrative Management & General Consulting Services)
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CAGE Code: 06T17
