Vince Lindenmeyer
Colonel Vince Lindenmeyer, Ph.D., US Army (Retired), is a socially conscious entrepreneur and investor dedicated to healing others through the Sacred Activism Community, a nonprofit led by his wife, Executive Director and Reverend Dr. Cynthia Ramirez Lindenmeyer, USMA 1990. As principal of Beacon 4sight Group, he advises nonprofits and businesses founded by veterans, women, and minorities to close the economic equality gap. Vince advises nonprofits with a unique approach to operations, compliance and strategy ensuring that nonprofits are efficient and effective in delivering their programming and mission. Vince serves on the board of the 4Urban.org/Black Votes Matter Institute of Community Engagement, Omaha, Nebraska. His 26-year military career includes tours in Korea, Egypt, Qatar, and Iraq, where he earned the Bronze Star Medal. As an educator, Dr. Lindenmeyer has over 20 years of experience in both face-to-face and distance learning. He holds a BS in Systems Engineering from West Point, an MS in Logistics Management, an M.Ed., an MA in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, and a Ph.D. in Education. Residing in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Vince enjoys playing pickleball with his wife. They have a son who plays football for Nebraska and a daughter working for Insight Global in Phoenix. Their two labradoodles, trained as therapy dogs, visit veterans in hospice.
Rikki Winters
Rikki Winters is a highly skilled project manager, researcher, and editor with extensive experience as an Operations Director, Project Manager, and Office Manager/Assistant. She holds certifications as an Accredited Financial Counselor® and Certified Administrative Professional. As a dedicated military spouse of 23 years, Rikki is passionate about supporting military and veteran families, having created a coalition that contributed to the passage of the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act.
Her technical expertise includes proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Joomla, WordPress, Expensify, Google Drive, Banner, Slack, WildApricot, Asana, and SharePoint. Rikki is open to both paid positions and internships to demonstrate her value, and she invites you to connect with her to discuss how she can contribute to your mission and goals.
Testimonials
"Vince and Rikki have taken us from a non-profit that is doing good work but not ready to go to the next level. However with their help we have streamlined our processes and become a certified non-profit with all the credentialing needed when looking to receive grants and donations." - Hardwick Foundation
"Beacon 4sight Group has been instrumental in the launch of Chairs of Honor. Without their expertise and assistance, we'd still just be an idea. Through their personalized assistance and weekly encouragement, I've stayed on task and been able to achieve real success in just 90 days. We already have funding, programming and projects underway thanks to Beacon's work with us early on in our venture." - Chairs of Honor
"We used Beacon 4Sight Group very early in our development and they set us on a strategic path towards success!" - Half a Sorrow Foundation
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Vince Lindenmeier and the team at Beacon for Today, and I can confidently say their expertise is unmatched. Having run my own non-profit for 20 years and launched a second one six years ago, I thought I knew everything about 501(c)(3)s and running a successful organization. But what I’ve learned from Beacon for Today is beyond words.
A few months ago, I was hired to assist an executive director and be program director for a brand-new non-profit. When the owner mentioned bringing in a consulting firm, I was skeptical—after all, wasn’t I hired for my expertise? But from the moment I met Vince and Ricky, I knew they had a depth of knowledge that far exceeded my own.
Over the past six months, their mentorship, guidance, and follow-through have been nothing short of incredible. They helped us navigate challenges we hadn’t even considered, ensuring every step was executed with precision. If you’re thinking about starting a non-profit or looking to strengthen an existing one, I wholeheartedly recommend Beacon for Today. Their services are an investment you won’t regret." - K.S.