About Bischoff Consulting
Bischoff Consulting partners with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to help strengthen programs, secure funding, engage stakeholders, and move complex initiatives forward.
Founded by Dr. B.J. Bischoff, the firm builds on more than three decades of consulting experience originally established through Bischoff Performance Improvement Consulting in 1990. Today, Bischoff Consulting continues that work by helping organizations navigate change, build capacity, align stakeholders, and implement initiatives that create lasting impact.
Bischoff Consulting is a California Certified Small Business and is registered with the State of California as a Fundraising Counsel.
Our work includes strategic planning, grant development, facilitation, community engagement, organizational development, program evaluation, and implementation support. We believe the most effective solutions are built collaboratively, grounded in practical experience, and tailored to the unique needs of each organization and community we serve.
Meet the Team
Dr. B.J. Bischoff
Founder & Principal Consultant
Dr. B.J. Bischoff founded Bischoff Performance Improvement Consulting in 1990 and has spent more than 30 years helping organizations strengthen performance, improve outcomes, and navigate complex organizational challenges.
Her experience spans nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, public agencies, healthcare systems, workforce development initiatives, and international development projects. Throughout her career, she has led strategic planning efforts, facilitated stakeholder engagement processes, secured funding for community initiatives, managed program evaluations, and supported organizational improvement efforts at local, state, national, and international levels.
Dr. Bischoff earned her Doctorate in Higher Education Administration, her Master of Science degree in College Student Personnel Administration, and her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Theatre from Indiana University-Bloomington.
Today, B.J. works primarily with nonprofit organizations, school districts, higher education institutions, and government agencies throughout Northern California. She is particularly passionate about helping organizations align vision, strategy, and implementation in ways that strengthen long-term community impact.
Sarah Stierch
Research Director
Sarah Stierch brings extensive experience in facilitation, research, program planning, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across nonprofit, educational, cultural, and public-sector organizations.
Her work has included projects with major institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, the Library of Congress, the University of Oregon, the University of Maryland, and the University of California. She has facilitated meetings and collaborative initiatives across the United States and internationally, helping organizations improve communication, strengthen partnerships, and build organizational capacity.
Through her work with Bischoff Performance Improvement Consulting, Sarah supports clients with grant development, research, program planning, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination for organizations throughout Sonoma County and beyond.
Pat the Cat
Feline Protection Services • Quality Assurance Specialist
Pat joined the team unexpectedly when he appeared one day and decided to stay. Since then, he has taken responsibility for a variety of important operational functions, including office security, visitor screening, couch occupancy management, and routine quality assurance inspections of all available sunny spots.
When not conducting perimeter patrols or supervising meetings from a comfortable distance, Pat can usually be found napping, monitoring staff productivity, or reminding everyone to take occasional breaks. While his contributions may not appear on project plans or grant applications, his presence has become an essential part of the office culture.
Pat's specialties include strategic lounging, morale support, and maintaining exceptionally high standards for workplace comfort.
The Ginkgo
The ginkgo tree is one of the oldest living tree species on Earth, with a history stretching back more than 200 million years. Often described as a symbol of resilience, longevity, and adaptability, the ginkgo has survived dramatic environmental change while continuing to thrive.
For us, the ginkgo reflects the qualities we value in organizations and communities: strength, persistence, thoughtful growth, and the ability to adapt while remaining rooted in purpose. Those qualities are why the ginkgo leaf is incorporated into the Bischoff Consulting brand mark and serves as a visual reminder of the long-term perspective we bring to our work.
Meaningful change rarely happens all at once. Like the ginkgo, successful organizations grow through steady progress, resilience, and a long-term commitment to their mission. Those values continue to guide our work with every client and every project.
