Reimagining nonprofit work, one conversation at a time.
Hi there!
I'm Abbey, and I believe nonprofit work should be sustainable and human-centered. Too often, small organizations sacrifice their people in service of their mission - and I'm here to challenge that.
My work helps teams build capacity without burning out. Our systems are only as strong as the people behind them!
I've spent 20 years helping nonprofits build clarity through strategic planning, fundraising, and facilitation. At the center of my work is always the question: "What supports the people doing this work?" not just "What gets it done?"
I'm building a community of nonprofit leaders who refuse to accept that martyrdom is the price of mission work. People who want practical support and open conversations - without sacrificing ourselves in the process.
Whether you're looking for free community learning, group programs, or customized consulting, there's a way to be part of what we're creating together.
Outside of all of this, I live in Vermont with my delightful family. You can usually find me with them, in my vegetable garden, or behind a book - practicing the same balance I help nonprofit cultures build.
The Coaching Sprint
Think out loud with someone in your corner. You're in the thick of a high-stakes decision, a tricky board dynamic, or a staff situation that's escalating fast. You don't really need a six-month contract; you need a grounded, confidential partner right now—while it's still unfolding. No Zoom calls, no curriculum. Just supportive, outside perspective when the stakes are too high to get it wrong.
Community Learning
The Learning Lab
Lead differently. The Learning Lab is an interactive, cohort-based program for nonprofit leaders who want to build sustainable systems and stronger internal cultures. These labs rotate through different focus areas throughout the year; our current offering, Lead From Your Strengths (Without Burning Out), is a 5-week journey to help you stop unlearning someone else's leadership style and start leading as yourself. Equal parts workshop and community of practice, it’s a place where you can experiment in real time with peers who are in it with you.
Clear Plans. Real Conversations. Steady Progress.
Nonprofit work is important.
It should also feel manageable and people-centered, with thoughtfulness woven into how we plan, raise money, and communicate.
If you're balancing big goals with limited time while supporting a team, a community, and a mission, you're not alone. I help nonprofits find stable ground, get clear on their direction, and communicate in ways that feel doable and true to who they are.
Strategy That Centers Mission, People & Possibility
You need space to regroup, make thoughtful choices, and move forward with clarity. I help teams slow down just enough to get realigned so your next steps actually support the people doing the work.
Fundraising That Builds Real Capacity
When everything feels urgent, fundraising can lose its focus. I help you build a steadier rhythm, rooted in relationships, repeatable systems, and the boundaries your team needs to stay healthy.
Messaging That Reflects Your Values
Whether you're launching a campaign or explaining your mission to new audiences, we can find language that’s honest, consistent, and easy for your whole team to use.
The work is big. You don’t have to carry it alone.
I work with nonprofits through 1:1 consulting, group programs, and community learning.
Let’s find out what fits:
