Non-Profit Coaching

We coach nonprofit leaders through the often weighty, complex work of leadership - helping them realign, refocus, and lead their mission with more clarity and joy.

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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.

Our leadership coaching for nonprofits gives executives and executive directors space to exhale, think clearly, and reconnect with their leadership voice.

It’s rooted in real-world nonprofit leadership development, not abstract frameworks. You’ll strengthen your leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and communication skills that help your team and board move forward with clarity.

This is coaching that helps nonprofit professionals think better, not just work harder.

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Who We Work With

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We 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 our clients lead foundations, advocacy groups, associations, and service organizations. These nonprofit coaching sessions are customized for your context - because no two missions, or leadership challenges, are alike.

How we engage

Shane is available for 3 and 6-month nonprofit coaching engagements, structured to match your capacity and goals. We offer fractional, part-time, or interim coaching options for organizations in transition. Each engagement is collaborative, grounded in the nonprofit sector’s unique dynamics and stakeholder relationships.

Whether you’re refining strategy, navigating burnout, or preparing for succession, this process supports both professional development and organizational stability.

Speak with an Expert

  • “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 process is different, but common areas include:

  • Executive presence and confidence under pressure

  • Navigating board chair and stakeholder relationships with more ease

  • Clarifying vision and communication strategy

  • Managing change, burnout, and organizational transformation

  • Resetting leadership mindset when the job feels heavy

This leadership coaching for nonprofit organizations strengthens your clarity, balance, and resilience - helping you lead in a way that’s both strategic and sustainable.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is non-profit coaching for?
It’s for nonprofit executives, directors, and leaders navigating complexity, growth, or leadership fatigue.

Do you coach entire leadership teams?
Yes. We facilitate both one-on-one and team-based nonprofit leadership coaching that builds trust and shared accountability.

Is this coaching or consulting?
It’s coaching, designed to strengthen your thinking and awareness. Consulting provides answers; nonprofit coaching helps you find your own.

Do you work with founders?
Absolutely. We coach founders and executive directors moving into larger leadership roles or managing transitions.

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 engagements last 3–6 months, though shorter coaching programs are available for intensives or board retreats.