Member Success StoriesÂ
Reality check: nonprofit consultants are thriving and it's here to stay. Learn about the life of a nonprofit consultant and how our members are building their own businesses.
Explore MentorshipNonprofit Consulting Isn't A Trend.
It's A Correction.
For years, the sector asked its best people to give more for less. Consulting is how experienced professionals are reclaiming sustainability without leaving the mission behind.
Charge For Your Expertise
Average hourly rates for nonprofit consultants hover ~ $151/hour, with typical annual billing around $102,000 — though this can vary.
A Growing Industry
The nonprofit consulting market is a multi-billion-dollar industry — expected to grow from ~$12B today to nearly $19B by 2033
It's Not Too Late To Start
One in three consultants are relative newcomers — showing a dynamic shift from traditional staff roles to consulting careers.
Real People. Real Businesses. Real Transformation.
Members of the Relatable Nonprofit Mentorship have joined a coaching community to build and scale their nonprofit consulting businesses. These are their stories.
Melissa Paluch
Founder, Busybee Research & Evaluation
Helping nonprofits collect data to tell more powerful stories.
Bill Roberson
Co-Founder, My Comm Team
Brand strategy and communications for mission-driven organizations.
Katie Booth
Founder, Kind CapacityÂ
Strengthening strategies, systems, and stories for nonprofits and social impact organizations.
Jess van Bussel
Founder, JVB Consulting
Award winning fund development professional building sustainable funding programs.
Lee Ann Venable
Founder, Little Dog Consulting
Brings decades of experience to nonprofit development teams.
Kidus Solomon
Founder, Angel Fire Media
Nonprofit expert helping organizations tell their stories through video, web, and digital.
Amy Stevens
Founder, The Rovy Group
From 20 years in corporate strategy to transforming how nonprofits scale sustainably.
Mike Slaton
Founder, Slaton Consulting
From nonprofit executive director to helping small nonprofits level up their impact.
Success isn’t leaving nonprofit work. It’s finally being supported by it.
Erin
"In less than one month I secured enough clients to surpass my annual nonprofit salary."
Ellena
"I replaced my income, and then some. Now I am moving my family to Ireland. I can't believe it!"Â
Shelby
"I'm starting to see the impact of choosing courage over comfort - I no longer miss key milestones with my kids."
Relatable Nonprofit exists because the sector cannot afford to lose its best people. So we built a path where experience is valued, boundaries are respected, and impact doesn’t require martyrdom. If you see yourself in these stories, you’re not late. You’re right on time
