About Us

Navigating funding shouldn’t require privilege, insider knowledge, or guesswork.

Scaffina gives underestimated teams the structure, strategy, and support to confidently pursue funding. With 1:1 expert assistance, AI-backed workspaces, and equity at the core, we help nonprofits and certified small businesses move from doubt to action — and from overlooked to fully funded.

Why We Exist

To close the equity gap in funding by giving every nonprofit and certified small business the confidence, tools, and support to compete—and win.

What We Do

We empower nonprofits and certified small businesses to move from funding chaos to clarity with AI-guided tools, expert support, and a platform built for equity and ease.

How We Do It

By blending deep industry expertise, personalized expert support, and AI-powered tools into one structured platform for funding success.

Natalie Poindexter is a visionary entrepreneur and equity champion in public health, business, and community impact. Founder of NPI Consulting House in Austin, she blends her Master’s in Public Health and Certified Health Education Specialist credentials with over a decade of hands-on experience to empower mission-driven organizations and communities worldwide.

In just three years, she has helped secure nearly $7 million in grants, contributing to a career total of over $19 million in funding. She is also the co-founder of Convergence at SXSW 2024, a global initiative designed to turn transactional networking into authentic, transformative connection.

A recognized thought leader and speaker, Natalie has appeared alongside figures like Mark Cuban and U.S. SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman, inspiring audiences to take bold action toward equity and inclusion.