Non-Profit Coaching

I coach nonprofit leaders through the weighty, often-messy work of leadership—so they can realign, refocus, and lead their mission with more clarity and joy.

Built for Leaders Who Carry a Lot

Nonprofit executives lead from the center of competing pressures: mission urgency, staff dynamics, board expectations, and limited resources. That can get heavy fast.

My coaching creates a space where leaders can exhale, sort through complexity, and reconnect with their leadership voice. This is coaching that sharpens how you think, not tells you what to do. It’s rooted in real-world nonprofit leadership, not theory or scripts.

Who I Work With

I coach nonprofit:

  • CEOs and Executive Directors navigating transitions, burnout, or decision fatigue

  • Senior leaders preparing for succession or broader scope

  • Founders stepping into more executive-level leadership

  • New leaders learning to balance vision with execution

Many of my clients lead foundations, advocacy groups, associations, coalitions, and service orgs—especially those doing systems-level or movement work.

How I engage

I am available for 3- and 6-month engagements. I structure engagements that are part-time, fractional, and interim, open to the unique needs of client organizations or businesses in the moment they face.

  • “I’m so grateful to Shane for the work we did together. He helped me unlock a new toolkit of skills, and helped me become a better leader and a better person.”

    — Toufic Boubez, Co-founder and CTO, Catio

  • “Shane has unlocked even more talent and range from one of my firm’s top-performing executive leaders. I could see it almost immediately. What an investment.”

    — Jamie Hampton, Owner and CEO, Mixte Communications

  • “Shane is one of the few people in my work life who is willing to tell me the truth. He pushes me, and that makes him a terrific ally.”

    — Janet Jones, (former) Chief Innovation Officer, General Board of Higher Education & Ministry, United Methodist Church

What We Work On

Every coaching engagement is customized, but common themes include:

  • Executive presence and confidence under pressure

  • Navigating board relationships with more ease and clarity

  • Clarifying strategic direction and how to communicate it

  • Leading through change, burnout, or organizational growth

  • Resetting leadership habits and mindset when the job gets heavy

This work helps nonprofit leaders not just keep going—but lead in a way that feels more grounded and sustainable.

What Non-Profit Executive Coaching Covers

Every coaching relationship is different, but common areas of focus include:

  • - Leading with clarity through change or chaos

  • - Building healthier relationships with your board

  • - Managing energy and staying grounded under pressure

  • - Communicating vision with confidence and consistency

  • - Strengthening leadership presence in high-stakes conversations

This is practical, human coaching designed to help you lead better—and feel better while doing it.

Here’s how I help.

  • Executive Coaching

    For C-suites and senior managers

    Unlock new mindsets and methods to inspire teams, equip them to lead change, and actually hold them accountable for results.

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  • Management Consulting

    For nonprofit leadership teams

    Devise and lead change in response to intractable organizational challenges, aligning strategy and function for mission delivery.

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  • Board Consulting

    For nonprofit boards of directors

    Sharpen focus on those activities and areas that deliver the absolute highest value to management of the organization you govern and serve.

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  • Planning Facilitation

    For boards, coalitions, and more

    Have structured, disciplined conversations about where your organization needs to go, how it will get there, and what measurable outcomes it will achieve.

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  • Strategic Communications

    For senior teams that need to break through

    Craft and deliver messages and narratives to favorably influence staffs, policymakers, and other stakeholders, in change-leadership scenarios and far beyond.

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  • Fractional Executive

    For short-term leadership needs

    Occasional interim or fractional executive leadership for organizations that need someone to engage easily, learn quickly, and bring a facilitative-leadership touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is non-profit coaching for?
It’s for nonprofit CEOs, executive directors, and senior leaders facing complexity, growth, or leadership strain.

Do you coach entire leadership teams?
Yes—though most engagements start one-on-one, team-based coaching is also available.

Is this coaching or consulting?
It’s coaching—meaning I help you think more clearly, not tell you what to do.

Do you work with founders?
Absolutely, especially founders transitioning into executive roles or navigating scale.

What kinds of nonprofits do you serve?
Associations, foundations, service organizations, advocacy groups, and mission-driven coalitions.

How often do we meet?
Typically every two weeks, but we’ll tailor the cadence to your bandwidth and goals.

How long is a coaching engagement?
Most last 3 to 6 months, though shorter intensives are available.