About Us

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Experience, Integrity and Transparency

With over 45 years of related experience in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors in community organizations, business and corporate administration, CEO Ms Deborah "Deb" J Braun, has a proven track record to fast track your organization's growth and business development with her comprehensive nonprofit management solutions.

This particular phase of her career began while being asked to work with a Senior U.S. Congressman, now retired, to develop a very specialized nonprofit organization with a plan to help our military service personnel, returning from serving our Nation, but doing so with disabilities or severe disabilities and giving them the opportunity to work on government or private industry contracts, that they might not ever be made aware of without our program.  They were able to work either on the contractor's sight, our sight or even from home.  And we found some amazing talents among these incredibly special individuals.  This program will also remain one of the most heartfelt opportunities she's ever had in her vast career.

With skills in business; marketing; operations; strategic planning; raising significant financial resources; experience directing a staff/workforce & program management responsibilities; demonstrated ability to develop effective work teams & build consensus within the organization & community. She had the demonstrated ability to exercise good & timely judgments in complex situations and the ability for strong communication & influencing skills along with public speaking & writing. She also have the creative & recorded ability to develop & implement fundraising strategies of varying kinds. These skills have allowed her to assist in establishing over 850 new nonprofits as well.  

As an experienced & seasoned CEO, her focus is externally on core mission delivery, fundraising, grant research, review/writing & being the face of the clients she represents for the media, donors & their communities. She serves as a principal leader in the community, leading nonprofit & political candidate teams in fundraising, service delivery and partnerships, as well as being accountable for achieving performance targets - including fundraising and revenue, grant writing, expense & service delivery.  She is able to increase community awareness, participation & commitment for each client by being an active community participant & ensuring regular local media communications regarding their services and strategies. 

She leverages relationships with local, regional, state and federal legislators as well as the media, to ensure that the communities in the region are provided access to information about each client's services and programs. In addition, She is responsible for strategic & operational management/oversight; meeting fundraising, revenue & expense targets & complying with corporate governance, policies & governmental regulations.

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Our Mission

Exceptional Solutions is committed to providing expert business solutions by fielding a very talented staff of skilled professionals who provide consulting and administrative services to help nonprofit organizations start up, build up and maintain fiduciary compliance standards.

We are led by a team of nonprofit professionals who have experience working for nonprofits, holding Board of Directors positions or those with formal nonprofit educational backgrounds.

Founded in 2001, and headquartered in San Diego, CA, we serve nonprofits all over the United States, with at reasonable prices with monthly payment options.

Since our inception, we've processed just over 890 new nonprofit organizations and/or foundations.  We complete and file all required city, county, state and federal applications; assure compliance with all state and federal agencies; assist with day to day business operations; marketing; strategic plans; fundraising; sponsorship opportunities; grant writing and community outreach.  

Today, nonprofit organizations turn to us for assistance with much of their nonprofit needs.  From incorporation documentation and filings, to IRS Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) filings, to grant writing, strategic planning, bookkeeping, web design, and everything in between, we work to get our clients on the right track for SUCCESS!

In addition, we have engaged with  

Lions Clubs International, the largest NGO Nonprofit Organization in the world, to assist its various Sub-Districts and Sub-Clubs throughout the United States, to provide our services, assisting them with establishing or re-establishing their IRS Section 501(c)(3) and/or IRS 501(c)(4) tax exempt status. We also offer them specialized trainings on Fiduciary Corporate Compliance via ZOOM or in person. 

Testimonials

We have been privileged and blessed to work with many Fortune 500 companies and with their exemplary leaders from yesterday, today and tomorrow.  Below, are just a few shared with our Nonprofit Specialist/CEO:

"As a student, you were motivated to excellence; as a professional, you have grown to add class and distinction to the role you play in guidance and leadership.  It's been a tremendous pleasure to mentor your development and ultimate successes."  

Dr. Peter F. Drucker 

Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management

"Thank you for the opportunity to work with such a seasoned professional.  It is my sincere desire that we have the opportunity to work together again in the very near future."  

Lee Iaccoca, 

Chrysler Corporation

"Thank you for all of your assistance with the recent training for the San Diego Padres' management staff.  Your style and expertise made it a success for all of us.   We always seem to be able to count on you."  

Joe Sczempka, 

San Diego Employers Association

"From the boardroom to the construction site, your adaptability was unsurpassed.  Thanks for making our projects such a tremendous success."  

Jake Finney,

Chamberlain Finney & Associates

"This wonderful organization affords individuals the opportunity to strengthen their personal development and improve their overall life within the community..  I recommend without reservation, Exceptional Solutions, diverse array of professional expert service they offer to local business and government entities."

Duncan L Hunter,

U.S. Congressman, Retired, 52nd District

"The services that Exceptional Solutions provide to the physically challenged, truly touches many lives in a positive way.  Exceptional Solutions, allows business and government access to an experienced workforce."

Dianne Feinstein,

US Senator, State of California

"Exceptional Solutions provides the tools necessary to strengthen both the organizations and the individuals by encouraging positive development an improving the quality of life for all."

Juan Vargas,

Assemblyman, 79th District

"Because of your vision and the efforts of Exceptional Solutions' staff, individuals with disabilities are able to secure professional positions in San Diego's business community."

Ron Roberts,

Chairman, SD County Board of Supervisors