You Have a Really Tough Job . . .

I can make it easier. The mission of ggm Nonprofit Consulting is to support nonprofit leaders so that their organizations can have greater impact. I will help you develop the skills and sensibilities you need to understand trade-offs and balance them more effectively and more comfortably; I’ll support you through challenges so that your experience becomes learning and not simply trauma. And when the circumstances exceed your capacities, I’ll provide the guidance and advice you need.

My story:

I didn’t always have a mission. Both as a young corporate attorney and then as general counsel to technology companies, I grew my skills in management and problem solving. I developed an appreciation for how organizations work, how they can break and how they can be improved.

My first nonprofit management role showed me that my work could—and should—have meaning. I learned about the centrality of culture, the complexities of the ED role, the necessity of solid systems, and the challenges of change. I also discovered I had a knack for grasping the multi-dimensional aspects of most nonprofit challenges and for figuring out approaches to untangling them.

My nonprofit experience includes:

COO roles at 3 very different nonprofits—local and national; direct services, advocacy and government intermediary; faith-based and decidedly not; with budgets from $4 million to over $70 million.
Responsibility for accounting, finance and developing financial strategies.
Legal.
HR, IT, Development, Communications strategy and oversight.
Design, implementation and supervision of program evaluation, HR and IT systems and policies.
A wide array of organizational change projects.
Direct and indirect management of dozens of staff at all levels.
Leadership and management coaching and training.
Board experience—as member, staff liaison, consultant.

Few of your problems are simple. My varied experiences enable me to understand your challenges from a number of different perspectives—and to help you find a path towards success.

What Others Say About Me:

I am honored by the wonderful feedback I’ve received from so many of those I’ve worked with over the years. In particular, please take a look at these testimonials for one-time consultations. But don’t just take their word for it. . .

Find Out for Yourself:

Pro bono consultations are fundamental to my practice. Here’s what I love about them:

For you—

It’s often just what you need. A single consultation can provide you with valuable new perspectives on the challenges you’re facing or affirmation that you’re already on the right track.
Unbelievable ROI. My consultations have saved clients hundreds of hours, tens of thousands of dollars and enormous masses of trouble. Your cost and your risk are minimal—an hour or two of your time.
Learn about me. If your challenges require more extended support, the consultation is a wonderful way to see whether my approaches and style are likely to be a good fit for you and your organization.
If I’m not the best person to help you, I will be happy to connect you with other outstanding resources.

For me—

I get to help any nonprofit—regardless of its capacities—address its challenges and increase its impact.
I get to talk to an amazing variety of people about work that fascinates and inspires me.
I get to do work I’m passionate about AND do business development at the same time.

Please contact me today to set up a completely free, no obligation, consultation. I can’t guarantee that it will be worth your time, but I’ll be very surprised if it’s not.