We’re Relatable

Our Story: From Nonprofit Burnout to Consulting Freedom

We know what it’s like to love the mission but feel trapped by the job. To give everything to your work—your nights, your weekends, your energy—only to wonder if it will ever be enough. To feel stretched thin, undervalued, and stuck in a cycle that leaves little room for your own life.

That was us, too. We built our careers in the nonprofit sector, believing in the work and pouring ourselves into it. But over time, the long hours, the relentless pressure, and the feeling that we had no control over our time or future started to wear us down. We knew we had valuable skills, but we started to wonder—what if we could use them in a way that gave us more freedom, more stability, and, ironically, an even bigger impact?

For Cat, the wake-up call came as a program officer managing grants for a $500M private foundation. She was out the door before sunrise, leaving her daughter with a babysitter, and coming home just in time to tuck her into bed. The guilt was crushing. The career she worked so hard for had hit a ceiling, and when panic attacks and depression set in, she knew she had to make a change.

For Julia, it was the 12-hour days as a Director of Advancement in D.C., managing a $7M annual budget and leading a team of ten. She was constantly on call, carrying the weight of fundraising goals and donor expectations. The stress built up until it finally landed her in the hospital. That’s when she realized—this wasn’t sustainable. She needed a new path, one that wouldn’t cost her health and well-being.

So we took a leap. We started consulting, unsure of exactly what it would look like but certain we couldn’t keep doing what we were doing. Within a year, we had built a six-figure consulting business, working fewer hours and choosing projects we were passionate about.

And here’s what we want you to know: You don’t have to wait until you’re completely burned out to want something different. You don’t have to hit a breaking point to realize that your skills are valuable beyond the walls of your nonprofit job. If you’ve ever wondered whether consulting could give you more freedom, more control, and more balance—it can.

Today, we work 30 hours a week, have control over our schedules, and get to work with organizations we truly care about. And now, we help others do the same.

If you’re a nonprofit professional thinking about consulting but unsure of where to start, that’s exactly why we created our Mentorship Program—to guide you step by step in building a consulting business that gives you stability, flexibility, and the ability to do meaningful work on your terms.

Because you don’t have to choose between impact and freedom. You can have both.

Meet the Team

Catalina Parker

Co-Founder & CEO

With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector—as an employee, funder, and consultant—Catalina brings a deep, well-rounded perspective to her work as Co-Founder and CEO of Relatable Nonprofit. She holds a B.A. in International Studies from American University and an M.S. in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University. Catalina is passionate about helping nonprofit professionals build values-driven consulting businesses that create impact on their own terms. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, two kids, and their dog. Outside of work, you’ll find her needlepointing, traveling, arranging flowers, or doing strength training at the gym.

Julia Devine

Co-Founder & COO

Julia is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Relatable Nonprofit. She brings over eight years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, where she led multi-million dollar campaigns and built strong donor engagement strategies. With a B.A. in Political Science from American University and a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University, Julia blends strategic thinking with operational know-how to help nonprofit consultants build thriving businesses. Outside of work, Julia enjoys long road trips, yoga, gardening, cooking, and diving into classic literature and history. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and son.

Julia Devine

Co-Founder

Born and raised in northern New Jersey, I live for long roadtrips, yoga, cooking, gardening, and reading classic literature and history. My formal education includes a B.A. in Political Science and American Government from American University plus a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University. I jumped into the world of nonprofit fundraising eight years ago. These days, I am living in sunny South Florida with my husband.

Katie Rathburg

Executive Assistant

Katie is the Executive Assistant at Relatable Nonprofit, where she helps ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes and our community feels fully supported. Originally from the beautiful Southeastern region of Michigan, she now lives in sunny South Carolina with her husband, three kids, two dogs, and two cats. She holds a degree in Business Management from Rochester College and brings both heart and precision to her work with our team and clients. Outside of work, Katie enjoys practicing pilates, singing, and scouting out the best local spots for lattes.

Tamara Dillibe

Business Development Consultant

Tamara is a seasoned sales leader with a heart for mission-driven work. As a wife, mother, writer, board member, and faithful Christian, she brings a values-based approach to every conversation. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a Minor in Philosophy from Azusa Pacific University and an M.S. in Ministry from Pepperdine University. Her career spans both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, with a strong focus on technology and relationship-building. Born and raised in California, she now calls Phoenix, Arizona home. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking the mountains, spending time with loved ones, reading, teaching, writing, and saying yes to every kind of adventure.

Tamara Dillibe,

Business Development Consultant

I’m a wife, mother, nonprofit advocate, board member, writer, sales leader and faithful Christian. Born and raised in California, I graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a B.A. in Business Administration and Minor in Philosophy. I later received my M.S. in Ministry from Pepperdine University. I’ve worked both in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, with a focus on technology. I currently reside in Phoenix, Arizona where I enjoy the mountains, spending time with family and friends, reading, teaching, writing and experiencing every kind of adventure.

Our Mission

At Relatable Nonprofit, we empower purpose-driven professionals to turn their nonprofit expertise into thriving consulting businesses—so they can create meaningful impact on their own terms.

Our Vision

We believe the nonprofit sector is broken—and we’re here to help fix it. We envision a future where the most passionate, skilled, and experienced professionals are no longer trapped in underpaid, undervalued roles. Instead, they lead from a place of freedom, delivering bold, effective solutions as consultants. In this new era, nonprofits thrive by partnering with mission-aligned experts who bring fresh thinking, lived experience, and deep sector knowledge.

Our Why

Because nonprofit professionals deserve better—and so do the communities they serve. Because the way things have always been isn’t working anymore. Because real change starts when we stop playing small and start building something new.