About us

Aftermath Strategies helps grassroots organizations move from “incorporated on paper” to fully functional, compliant, and sustainable.

Founded by Chad Sabora, J.D., a nationally recognized harm reduction leader, Aftermath Strategies blends professional legal training with lived nonprofit experience to build structures that last.

About Chad Sabora

Chad brings:

A law degree from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and experience as a former practicing attorney.
10+ years of nonprofit governance, harm reduction, and compliance leadership, including building organizations from the ground up and navigating litigation.
National-level expertise as a consultant to federal agencies, community-based organizations, and recovery programs.

This unique mix of legal training and lived nonprofit leadership experience allows Aftermath Strategies to deliver operational frameworks that protect founders, boards, and staff while setting organizations up for long-term success.

The Problem We Solve

Many attorneys and consultants charge thousands for “startup packages.”
These packages usually cover only the bare minimum: incorporation paperwork, template bylaws, and limited board guidance.
They rarely provide the operational infrastructure required to run a sustainable nonprofit: policies, handbooks, contracts, fiscal controls, or training.

Aftermath Strategies specializes in this critical “next step” — building out the structures that make an organization more than just a certificate of incorporation.

What We Provide

Bylaws designed for real-world governance, not boilerplate.
Core policies & procedures: conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention, fiscal controls.
Employee handbooks tailored to your mission and culture.
Employment & contractor agreements aligned with nonprofit best practices.
Fiscal & compliance frameworks: expense reimbursement, budgeting, board disclosures.
Strategic planning facilitation and risk management policies.
Board & leadership training to prevent governance failures.

Why Aftermath Strategies?

“Most attorneys stop at bylaws and filings. Aftermath designs your entire operating framework — governance, HR, finance, compliance, and culture. That saves you tens of thousands in mistakes down the road.”

Chad Sabora, nationally recognized harm reduction leader, equips nonprofits not only to launch but to withstand challenges and carry this fight into the next generation.

Disclaimers

Not Legal or Tax Advice: Aftermath Strategies provides consulting, compliance support, and educational services for nonprofit organizations. We are not a law firm, and Chad Sabora is not currently licensed to practice law. Nothing provided should be construed as legal or tax advice. All templates and draft documents are for educational purposes only. Organizations should seek review and approval from qualified legal counsel before adoption.
IRS Filings: Aftermath Strategies does not prepare or file IRS Form 1023 or related tax-exemption paperwork. These should be completed by a qualified attorney or accountant. Our work begins once your organization has obtained its 501(c)(3) designation.