Our Services
We partner with philanthropic and nonprofit organizations to provide operational leadership, strategic insight, and infrastructure design that drive lasting impact. Whether serving in a fractional leadership capacity or as a trusted advisor behind the scenes, our work is grounded in clarity, alignment, and execution.
Core offerings
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Hands-on operational leadership to strengthen systems and scale impact
We provide fractional or contract COO services to organizations navigating growth, transition, or complexity. This includes oversight of internal operations, development of financial and administrative systems, AI-informed process improvements, compliance and risk management, and cross-team coordination. We bring calm, clarity, and structure to help organizations operate with efficiency and integrity. We are especially adept at partnering with newer organizations, small staff teams, and organizations engaging in advocacy. -
Executive partnership that turns vision into strategy and strategy into systems
As a contract Chief of Staff, we serve as a strategic advisor and right hand to executive leaders—driving alignment, leading special projects, improving workflows, strengthening culture, and managing cross-functional initiatives. This service is ideal for CEOs or Executive Directors ready to move big ideas forward but needing support to manage the day-to-day complexity. -
Expert guidance for organizations operating across multiple structures
We support philanthropic initiatives and campaigns working across 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and fiscally sponsored entities. Services include entity launch and integration, system design, compliance guidance, and seamless coordination across governance, operations, project management, and finance. -
High-level capacity across strategy, finance, grantmaking, operations, and fundraising
For lean nonprofit and philanthropic teams, we bring senior-level expertise across multiple functions—serving as a trusted generalist who can step into key roles as needed. From diligencing and managing grants, to leading strategic planning, overseeing financial systems, and supporting fundraising strategy and execution, we provide flexible, experienced support where it's most needed. Ideal for organizations in transition or growth mode that need a steady, skilled partner to fill critical gaps.
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Stabilizing leadership and moving strategy forward
We step in as Interim Executive Director to provide steady leadership during times of transition, growth, or organizational change. In this role, we manage day-to-day operations, support staff and board alignment, oversee finances and fundraising, and advance key strategic priorities. We bring a clear-eyed, collaborative approach that helps organizations stay grounded while continuing to move forward. Our experience across advocacy, philanthropy, and multi-entity structures makes us especially effective in complex environments requiring both big-picture thinking and hands-on execution.
Project-based & time-Bound Engagements
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Organizational Infrastructure and Launch
Support the launch of new organization or multi-entity infrastructure (e.g., 501(c)(3)/(c)(4)/fiscally sponsored projects)
Design and launch internal operations, systems, and project management for a new organization or initiative
Oversee the financial and operational setup of a fiscally sponsored project
Develop or implement a fiscal sponsorship transition or exit strategy
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Strategic Leadership & Interim Roles
Step in as Interim Executive Director or Interim Chief of Staff during a leadership gap
Provide short-term or surge capacity during a staff sabbatical, medical leave, campaign season, or major transition
Lead or support executive transitions with attention to operations and culture continuity
Project manage a cross-functional initiative (e.g., new corporate partnership, strategic pivot, or advocacy campaign)
Design and facilitate a multi-stakeholder convening or funder coalition retreat
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Systems & Operations optimization
Draft internal documentation: operations manuals, decision-making frameworks, board and staff policies and procedures, or onboarding guides
Develop an organizational risk assessment and mitigation framework with actionable solutions
Manage RFP processes for tech tools, vendors, or professional services
Design workflows and use-case applications for AI tools in operations
Revamp internal processes to improve cross-team coordination and accountability
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