Dr. Teresa M. Jeter

Founder and CEO, TMJ Consultants LLC

Bridging Policy, Practice, and Purpose to Build Sustainable Communities

Dr. Teresa M. Jeter is a strategist, educator, author, and community development expert dedicated to helping nonprofits, faith-based organizations, public-sector leaders, and community initiatives strengthen organizational capacity and create sustainable impact.

With more than 25 years of experience in urban planning, community development, leadership strategy, and nonprofit consulting, Dr. Jeter partners with organizations to develop transformative solutions that advance equity, strengthen communities, and improve long-term organizational sustainability.

About Dr. Teresa Jeter

Dr. Teresa Jeter is the Founder and CEO of TMJ Consultants LLC, a strategic consulting firm specializing in nonprofit sustainability, organizational development, strategic planning, grant development, and community transformation.

Her professional career spans leadership roles in government, higher education, housing, nonprofit development, and community planning. Dr. Jeter previously served as Deputy Director of Community Development for the City of Muncie, Indiana, and as a Senior Multifamily Mortgage Credit Analyst for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where she evaluated and supported complex housing and community development initiatives.

Today, Dr. Jeter serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in Urban Planning at Ball State University, where she teaches courses in urban and regional planning, grant writing, neighborhood planning, community development, economic development, and site development analysis.

Through TMJ Consultants, Dr. Jeter works with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, local governments, and community-focused institutions to strengthen leadership, secure funding, build strategic direction, and implement initiatives that create measurable and lasting community impact.

Why Organizations Choose TMJ Consultants

Organizations partner with Dr. Jeter because of her unique combination of strategic leadership, community development expertise, and practical implementation experience across nonprofit, academic, and public-sector environments.

TMJ Consultants provides organizations with:

• Strategic planning and implementation guidance

• Organizational assessments and capacity-building support

• Grant development and funding strategy expertise

• Leadership development and facilitation

• Community engagement and stakeholder collaboration

• Urban planning and community revitalization expertise

• Governance and operational alignment support

• Long-term sustainability strategies for mission-driven organizations

Dr. Jeter’s work is rooted in helping organizations move from vision to implementation while building systems that support sustainable growth and measurable impact.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Professional Experience and Leadership

Government and Public Service

• Former Deputy Director of Community Development, City of Muncie, Indiana

• Former Senior Multifamily Mortgage Credit Analyst, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Higher Education

• Assistant Teaching Professor, Ball State University

• Instructor in Urban Planning, Community Development, Grant Writing, and Economic Development

Consulting and Community Development

• Founder and CEO, TMJ Consultants LLC

• Strategic consultant to nonprofits, churches, community organizations, and local governments

• Facilitator of strategic planning initiatives, leadership retreats, and community engagement processes

Grant Development and Organizational Strategy

• More than 25 years of experience in grant development and organizational sustainability

• Successfully supported funding strategies and community development initiatives serving underserved communities

• Experience designing implementation strategies, evaluation plans, and organizational growth frameworks

AUTHOR • SPEAKER • EDUCATOR

Thought Leadership and Community Impact

Dr. Jeter is a nationally recognized speaker, educator, and author whose work focuses on nonprofit sustainability, faith-based community development, leadership strategy, equitable revitalization, and community transformation.

She is the author of:

• Kingdom Building to Serve: A Practical Guide for Church Leaders in Community Development

• The People’s Plan: How Grassroots Movements Are Redefining Urban Development

• From Conflict to Collaboration: Strategies for Resolving Disputes and Strengthening Complex Partnerships

• Gentrification and Climate Gentrification: The New Double Threat to Vulnerable Communities

As a speaker and facilitator, Dr. Jeter delivers presentations, workshops, and strategic discussions focused on leadership development, organizational sustainability, community engagement, grant strategy, and transformative community development.

Her work bridges urban planning, public policy, nonprofit leadership, and community-centered implementation strategies to help organizations and communities thrive.

CALL TO ACTION

Ready to Strengthen Your Organization and Community Impact?

Whether your organization is seeking strategic direction, organizational alignment, funding strategies, leadership development, or community engagement support, TMJ Consultants is committed to helping mission-driven organizations build sustainable futures.

Let’s work together to transform vision into lasting impact.

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