executive consulting

Feeling overwhelmed at your nonprofit or public agency? Wanting expertise to get your nonprofit or a new project off the ground? I’m here to be your strategic thought partner and hands-on support to increase clarity and confidence while reducing your workload.

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Helping leaders lead with clarity, connection, and calm confidence.

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thought partnership for nonprofit leaders and changemakers

Want experienced support?

Leading a nonprofit or mission-driven organization can feel like constant triage. There is always another urgent email, another funding deadline, another staffing question, another strategic decision waiting for attention.

You may not need a COO or another senior hire — but you are wanting a trusted partner. Someone who understands leadership from the inside. Someone in your corner to create clarity, restore momentum, and help you move forward with confidence instead of exhaustion.

A dedicated thought partner can help you:

Strengthen systems, workflows, and decision-making structures so your time is used intentionally
Design scalable internal and external processes — from stakeholder relationships to team operations
Bring structure and accountability through goal-setting, milestones, and regular check-ins
Offer a neutral, confidential perspective on difficult decisions
Identify opportunities hidden inside periods of change or uncertainty

This is not about adding more to your plate. It's about having someone alongside you who can hold the strategic view and help with the practical next step.

If you're wondering whether this kind of support would be helpful, you're welcome to email me or schedule a 30-minute call to see if it's a good fit.

is executive consulting right for you?

I serve as a real-time thought partner and extra set of hands to nonprofit executives, public agency leaders, and community changemakers. Together, we work to reduce overwhelm, strengthen organizational effectiveness, increase job satisfaction, and build sustainable leadership practices that support both the leader and the mission.

Nonprofit Executive Directors or Interim EDs
Public Agency General Managers and Directors
Boards seeking executive guidance
Teams navigating leadership transitions
Leaders seeking clarity, balance, and sustainable practices

what we can do together

Every engagement is different. Generally, it involves one-on-one thought partnership in weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly sessions to clarify goals, navigate complex decisions, and reduce leadership isolation.

Here's what work can look like in practice:

Conducting a comprehensive organizational assessment and recommendations report

Building or strengthening board governance structures and board recruitment
Designing human resource systems for hiring, onboarding, evaluation, compensation, off-boarding, and professional growth
Preparing for an executive transition and succession planning
Creating program strategies that deepen impact, clarity, and strengthen funding potential
Working through a conflict that's affecting culture or retention
Navigating a difficult personnel decision or team dynamic

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“Megan’s guidance has been transformative for my leadership development and our organization’s growth. Her coaching has helped me create a strategic roadmap and implementation plan for our organization which is undergoing significant changes. It can be lonely leading a nonprofit organization through significant restructuring, and Megan has been a partner and mentor in my work as we reimagine our impact and strategy.”

— Anonymous

“Working with Megan was like having an experienced planner and inspirational leader on our team! Her commitment and dedication to our organization’s success was evident through each stage of the process. Megan provided us with direction in developing the tools needed to support the Executive Director, while fostering a strong sense of collaboration among staff and board members. I highly recommend Megan and her Executive Director expertise.”

— Jennifer Taggart, former Interim Executive Director, Tri Valley Conservancy

Strategic Advisory

One-on-one thought partnership in weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly sessions to clarify goals, navigate complex decisions, and reduce leadership isolation.

Organizational Health & Effectiveness

Comprehensive nonprofit organizational assessments with clear, actionable recommendations to improve governance, operations, and culture.

Board Governance Support

Clarifying roles and responsibilities, designing effective meetings, open recruitment processes, and committee charters or workplans.

Human Resources Frameworks

Developing systems for hiring, onboarding, evaluation, compensation, off-boarding, and professional growth aligned with organizational capacity.

Program Strategy & Evaluation

Creating impact frameworks and measurement tools that strengthen funding potential and align program design with mission and resources.

Executive Transitions & Succession Planning

Preparing boards and teams for smooth leadership changes while maintaining organizational stability.

Interim & Acting Leadership

Providing fractional or temporary executive leadership to ensure continuity during transitions, leaves, or growth periods.

Workplace Mediation

Facilitating confidential, collaborative conversations to resolve interpersonal challenges and restore healthy working relationships.

Retreat & Workshop Facilitation

Designing tailored leadership retreats, board retreats, and team workshops that create clarity, alignment, and actionable next steps—whether for personal leadership renewal or organizational transformation.

frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Feel free to send me an email to learn more.

Nonprofit Executive Directors, Interim EDs, public agency leaders, board presidents, and emerging leaders navigating new roles or complex organizational challenges.
If you're carrying a lot and could use a strategic partner who gets the nonprofit and public sector world, this is likely a good fit.
Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about what's on your plate, what kind of support would be most helpful, and whether working together makes sense. No pressure, no commitment—just an honest conversation.
Both. Some clients need a sounding board for strategic decisions. Others need someone to roll up their sleeves and help build systems, draft frameworks, or facilitate tough conversations. Most engagements are a blend or can fluctuate between the two over time—and we'll shape the work to match what you actually need.
Absolutely. Many clients start with consulting and add coaching as they recognize the value of dedicated space for their own leadership growth.
Consulting involves me rolling up my sleeves and working alongside you to solve organizational challenges. Coaching is a different space and it’s all about helping you access your own clarity, challenge the patterns keeping you stuck, and find your own solutions.
The two complement each other well, and we can design an engagement that integrates both.
Engagements are tailored to your needs and budget.
After our discovery call, I'll propose a scope and structure that fits — whether that's a short-term project, ongoing monthly partnership, or something in between. I work with organizations of all sizes and am transparent about costs from the start.
Consulting is collaborative problem-solving—I bring expertise, and we work together on organizational challenges like governance, strategy, HR, or transitions.
Coaching is a reflective partnership focused on you—your leadership, your patterns, your purpose.
In consulting, I'm an extra set of hands helping you build. In coaching, I'm helping you discover the deeper seeds of truth within you that are ready to spring to life—and weeding the soil so you can get out of your own way. Many of my clients benefit from both.