Spring! make your ideas blossom!
Els De Clercq
Advisor, companion, matchmaker and fundraiser for social entrepreneurs
“I advance social entrepreneurs with their mission. I help them grow their impact in a sustainable way.”
For whom?
You are the driving force behind a social enterprise. You are passionate, principled, and action oriented. You refuse to settle for the status quo — you are here to make a lasting difference.
Perhaps you feel alone at the top, carrying the full weight of your mission. You may be uncertain about funding, strategy, or how to sustain your energy without compromising your vision.
Or perhaps you are not stuck at all — you are ready. Ready to scale. Ready to grow your impact. You see the potential, you feel the momentum, and you are seeking the right strategic partner to help you navigate growth wisely and effectively.
Whether you are facing challenges or seizing opportunities, one thing is clear: your work matters deeply, and you are committed to doing it well.
For which problem or ambition?
Social entrepreneurs often operate in complex and evolving environments. Funding is competitive. Leadership can be isolating. Growth brings both opportunity and risk. Many leaders struggle with how to develop a sustainable financial model, align their team around a shared vision, or secure the partnerships needed to move from promise to performance.
Others are already on a strong path, but want sharper strategy, broader reach, and deeper roots.
You don’t need to carry it all alone. You need an experienced ally — one who understands both the heart and the structure of social enterprise.
My solution
I offer tailored coaching designed to strengthen both the person and the organization behind the mission.
You can choose bi-weekly or monthly sessions, each with continuous support in between. This creates space for deep thinking, while staying agile and responsive in fast-moving environments.
We work on what keeps you awake at night, e.g.:
- Crafting a sustainable business model
- Developing a clear vision for the future
- Building a high-performing, mission-aligned team
- Defining roles, responsibilities, and governance structures
- Securing funding and partnerships to power your next stage
- Making better, braver decisions through strategic guidance
Whether you’re navigating uncertainty or seizing new momentum, I support you to lead with clarity, confidence, and integrity.
Els’s professionalism is shaped and matured by years of diverse experience. You can feel that in her approach! She quickly captures the context, asks sharp and relevant questions, and focuses on the challenges and opportunities at hand. She is result-oriented and guides the necessary process to achieve it. Along the way, she offers precisely timed interventions. She persists when needed and thinks along with you during tough decisions. Her style is to the point, intuitive, authentic, and engaged.
Els was my sounding board. She has guided many different organizations. Her positive feedback and genuine commitment provided support and a sense of trust, for which I’m grateful. Working with her offered me a continuous informal benchmark. The conversations with Els were often inspiring moments that opened new paths for thinking.
I am deeply grateful for the support Els provided as a critical and independent sounding board when making decisions, as well as for the personal support she gave me through the many ups and downs of starting a business.
Why work with me?
With over a decade of leadership and advisory experience in the social profit sector, I help changemakers grow their impact with sharp strategy, genuine support, and powerful connections.
I was involved from the very beginning in the creation of Toolbox vzw and was co-founder of Idealabs and NOA. I served as general manager of Réseau Entreprendre Bruxelles and Coderdojo Belgium and was commercial director at Voka. For more than 10 years, I’ve worked closely with funds at the King Baudouin Foundation, including the Impact Together Fund for social inclusion. I’ve raised over €10 million, coached 50+ leaders, and walked the path of social entrepreneurship myself.
Clients value me for my structured mind, intuitive sense, and deep commitment. I ask bold questions, spark fresh clarity and find the needle in the haystack within minutes. I connect you with the right people at the right time — always walking beside you, never ahead of you. I lead by promoting others.
About Spring! make your ideas blossom!
The name of my company reflects the essence of what I offer.
Spring is both a season and a source — of renewal, movement, and fresh perspective. It evokes the courage to leap, to begin, and to grow, with resilience.
Your ideas are the seeds. Together, we make them blossom into a legacy.
Let’s talk!
If you are ready to deepen your impact, strengthen your organization, and grow with intention — let’s begin.
Reach out today. No pressure. Just possibility.
