ever feel like you have five jobs?
(I had a mint-green tanker desk in my office. Yes, for real.)
Sure, your desk might be from the 1960s. but that doesn't mean your dreams, technology, processes, and staffing patterns should be.
Burnout shouldn't be the price of impact when you work in a nonprofit.
I bet you’re no stranger to figuring things out on the fly. Maybe you’ve even earned an honorary degree
in Making It Work.
But just because you can keep Making It Work doesn’t mean you should.
Because that right there? That’s a fast track to burnout.
Here’s the thing: You shouldn’t have to choose between delivering on your mission and having the clarity, tools, and breathing room to do it well.
Good news: You don’t have to.
There’s a way to cut through the noise, make smart decisions faster, and move forward
with confidence.
You imagine your calendar making the Super Mario Brothers death sound when you try to find free time
for focused work.
Your grantor changed their program regulations again. And that means another round of revising your forms, program manual, and SOPs. Ugh.
Nonprofit work is purposeful. Impactful. Inspiring. Meaningful. That’s why so many of us get into it.
And then ... well. Do any of these sound familiar?
(That's also true of matchsticks and bubblegum, by the way.)
But duct tape and hustle shouldn’t
be anyone’s long-term strategy.
YOU CAN MACGYVER YOUR WAY OUT OF 650 SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE SITUATIONS…
Let’s make your scrappy, can-do brilliance saner, sharper, and way more strategic.
That’s where I come in.
I help nonprofit teams and new leaders think things through, pressure-test their ideas, and make smart, doable plans.
Got a messy project? A big decision? A team that needs steadier support?
I can help.
You’ve got heart. You’ve got ideas. What you don’t always have? The time—or headspace—to get it done on your own.
Instead, let's get you services that...
One-size-fits-all strategies don’t work for nonprofits.
stop shoehorning your needs into services that don't fit.
You’ll get my best work—thorough, thoughtful, and focused on what actually matters to you.
No fluff, no hidden agendas. Just independent, real-world insight that helps you lead well.
Give you honest advice you can trust
Deliver high-quality support that respects your time
Tackle tricky challenges with clarity and direction—no second-guessing, no spinning your wheels.
Help you make confident, thoughtful moves
-Lil Dupree, VP of Customer Experience
CSST Software
“It was the breadth & depth of your experience and the knowledge of your judgement that led me to say, ‘Hey, I think I know someone who could help us.’”
Whether you’re tackling a tough decision, shaping a plan, or bracing for a hard conversation, you’ll walk away with grounded advice, fresh perspective, and a clear sense of what matters most.
Take confident next steps.
I’ll steer you toward the right kind of support based on your needs. If your goals need more time or a custom approach, I’ll tell you—and we’ll figure out what actually works for you.
Get a plan that fits.
Just fill out a quick form with whatever’s on your mind—stress points, half-formed ideas, or full-blown “what now?” moments.
Reach out with what you’ve got.
Think we might be a fit? Here's the process.
Your work isn’t cookie-cutter or generic.
Your support shouldn’t be either.
I spent over two decades working inside nonprofits, including ten years in an executive leadership role across grants, IT, communications, and operations.
Eventually, burnout hit hard. (Like it didn’t just knock. It kicked the door in, y’all.) So I left and built something more sustainable, more flexible, and rooted in what I do best.
Now I help nonprofit teams with smart strategy, clear thinking, and real-world support so they can make confident decisions, solve the right problems, and actually get things done.
Hey-o! I'm Kristen.
nice to meet you
