You’re no stranger to making it work—even when it’s messy.
But “making it work” long-term is how capable nonprofit leaders and staff burn out—quietly.
You shouldn’t have to choose between delivering on your mission and having the clarity, tools, and
breathing room to do it well.
you don't have to keep white-knuckling it.
There’s a way to make smart decisions faster, without constant triage.
Your calendar is packed, but there's no space for focused, strategic work.
A funder changes requirements again, which means revising forms, manuals, and SOPs you just updated.
Nonprofit work is purposeful. Impactful. Inspiring. Meaningful.
And then the work outgrows the systems supporting it.
But duct tape and hustle aren't a strategy.
you're great at figuring things out on the fly.
Let’s make your scrappy, can-do brilliance sharper, strategic, and way
more sustainable.
That’s where I can help
I help nonprofit teams and new leaders think things through,
pressure-test ideas, and make smart, doable plans.
Got a messy project? A big decision? A team that needs steadier support?
you don't always have the time or headspace
to get things done on your own.
We'll talk through what's messy, and what matters most.
Instead, let's get you support that...
One-size-fits-all strategies don’t work for nonprofits.
stop forcing your work into ill-fitting solutions.
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.
Gives you honest, independent advice you can trust
Respects your
time with focused,
high-quality work
Tackle tricky challenges with clarity and direction—no second-guessing, no spinning your wheels.
Helps you make confident, thoughtful decisions
-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.’”
Clear priorities. Grounded advice. No spin.
Take confident next steps.
If you need something custom or
longer-term, I'll tell you.
Get a plan that fits.
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.
I'm Kristen.
nice to meet you.
