Get Unstuck. Gain Clarity. Get Support.

501(c)onsulting specializes in guiding nonprofit and mission-driven organizations that are:


  • Established, yet navigating a critical juncture in growth or change
  • Struggling to improve impact despite hard work
  • Facing overwhelm in management, leadership transitions, or new directions
  • Losing confidence in decisions because things aren’t working the way you envisioned

Focused Solutions


Board and Staff Retreats

  • Energizing sessions that spark collaboration (and frequently laughter).
  • Activities that bring teams together and align everyone around what matters.

Strategic Planning – By Department, Program, or Full Organization

  • Visioning that feels inspiring, not overwhelming.
  • Practical roadmaps that are ambitious and doable.

Revitalization and Capacity Assessments

  • A friendly deep-dive into what’s working, what’s wobbling, and what’s waiting to shine.
  • Clear next steps – not just a 200-page report.

Policy Consultation and Governance Support

  • Strengthen your board, sharpen your policies, and cut down on the “We should really fix this” moments.

Presentations and Workshops

  • Engaging sessions designed to build skills, spark new thinking, and support real organizational growth.

Partner For Impact


Working together, we'll dive deep to help you:


  • Get focused on the most important strategic priorities
  • Achieve more balance between daily operations and long-term vision
  • Develop a clear roadmap to move your organization forward
  • Reclaim joy and passion in both your work and personal life

No matter what you need, we'll meet where you are — so you can move to where you want to be.


Get Started


If you’re ready to find more clarity, regain momentum, and create lasting change — then let’s see if we're a good fit.


Every great plan begins with a good conversation. Let's have one.


In the more than twenty years that I have known Michel, she has been a consistently invaluable resource . . . she always provides thoughtful and strategic guidance, which has helped make me a better fundraiser and communicator.

~ Bianca Bellavia, CFRE, The University of Texas at Austin