For The Good Consulting facilitates the growth of organizations, foundations, and leaders, propelling them forward in their mission.
Philanthropic Advisor
Working with philanthropists on sourcing, selecting, and supporting organizations.
Let’s change the world together.
Neurodiversity Expert
Developing innovative strategies to reach and support this growing national community.
Fundraising Strategist
Building your expertise, skills, and strategies aimed at increasing revenue.
About the Founder
Soutra is a dynamic, award-winning advocate, leader, and trailblazer in the field of social entrepreneurship. Soutra began his professional journey as a public school teacher before immersing himself in the grassroots movement of Eye to Eye as Co-founder and President. Under his leadership, Eye to Eye became a nationally recognized organization, brand, and field leader dedicated to enhancing the educational journey and outcomes of neurodiverse youth. Soutra's innovative curriculum and strategic vision were instrumental in shaping the organization's trajectory, positioning it as a catalyst for change across education, government, workplaces, and popular culture. Drawing from his experiences as an educator, social entrepreneur, and neurodiverse individual, Soutra deeply understands the challenges faced by organizations and communities in scaling impact. He is committed to using his lived experience, professional knowledge, and fundraising acumen to support a variety of missions aimed at dismantling barriers and scaling meaningful impact to support communities furthest from opportunity. Soutra has delivered lectures and keynotes worldwide, from Harvard to Tokyo and Brown to Kuala Lumpur. His dedication to championing a more equitable education system has earned him accolades such as an Honorary Doctorate from Keene State College, recognition as a Hearts on Fire Visionary by the IF Hummingbird Foundation, and awards including the Learning Disabilities Association of America's Harrison Sylvester Award and the Purdue University Focus Award for Disability Advocacy. Beyond his professional endeavors, Soutra is a global citizen dedicated to continual learning and community engagement. Residing in Brooklyn with his wife, a fellow educator, he actively contributes to the NYC community through initiatives like Achilles International, which embody his belief in effecting positive change locally and globally.
Philanthropic Advising
Managing all aspects of your philanthropic endeavors.
Guiding your family foundation in crafting impactful giving strategies. Transforming your vision into an actionable strategic plan.
Tracking progress on your ventures and facilitating connections with relevant partners.
Offering ongoing assistance to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
Ensuring highly impactful and meaningful giving.
We specialize in helping for-profit and non-profit organizations grow their impact with and for the neurodiverse community by implementing strategies that lead to measurable results. These include enhanced accessibility and effectiveness of programs catering to neurodiverse individuals and the development of innovative solutions that address the specific challenges faced by this community.
Neurodiversity Expert
Fundraising Strategist
Developing fundraising expertise and strategies to enhance and diversify revenue streams, with a focus on foundations, crowdfunding campaigns, and major donors.
Supporting social entrepreneurs in strengthening leadership, fundraising, storytelling, program development, and partnership-building skills.
Crafting compelling messaging and narratives to effectively communicate the impact of your work.
Public Speaking
Keynotes, guest lectures, school assemblies, and commencement addresses.
Soutra has spoken globally on topics of education, neurodiversity, leadership, and social entrepreneurship. He regularly speaks to audiences ranging from students, parents, and educators to social entrepreneurs, policymakers, and corporate leaders. He elevates these audiences with his educational, impactful, and inspiring keynotes, commencements, and presentations at conferences, events, and schools.
Contact us below to discuss how Marcus can contribute to your next event.
“Soutra, an incredibly interactive speaker, shares real-life experiences to emphasize the significance of embracing one’s strengths in areas of weakness. As a neurodivergent individual, navigating school, the workplace, and life can be challenging. Soutra addresses these challenges, making them relatable and offering solutions to support anyone struggling. I’ve had the privilege of hearing Marcus speak multiple times in various settings, and each time, he delivers, striving to positively impact communities by empowering individuals to discover their unique stories that make them special”. -Vanessa Aguilar, M.Ed. Education Specialist
Soutra was Keene State College's 2024 Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters awardee. His speech came towards the end of our lengthy commencement ceremony, and from his first words, the crowd was riveted. Mr. Soutra tells compelling, accessible stories. His voice is both pragmatic and elevating so that his listeners are grounded and inspired. Mr. Soutra cultivates a sense of belonging in his audience, a feeling of oneness. People are still remarking on how his words made them feel — about themselves and the actions they could take as a result. Dr. Melinda Treadwell, President of Keene State College