Fractional COO's for
nonprofits and social enterprises
Operational leadership, HR support, financial clarity, and strategic partnership to guide organizations through change and growth, without the cost of a full-time hire.
You don’t have to do it alone.
Do you have a vision for change but don't know how to line up the team and resources to implement it? Are you afraid that your current systems & processes can't support growth, increasing stress and risk? Does your team lack clarity and alignment on the strategic plan?
More importantly — do you feel alone in leadership, desperate for partnership from someone who has been through it before and who can help you plan more effectively for what comes next?
Get back to the work of growing your organization!
The Big Lil works with CEOs of nonprofits, foundations, and social enterprises who are tired of managing ALL of the external work and ALL of the internal work of running their organization:
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A clear, actionable implementation plan that brings your strategic vision to life.
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Increased financial clarity and confidence through improved budgeting and financial practices.
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Stronger HR practices that support and retain a resourced and high-performing team.
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Reduced risk through compliance mapping, stronger systems and safeguards.
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More time and capacity to focus on external relationships and priorities.
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Less isolation and stress through shared decision-making and support.
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Stronger impact storytelling and reporting for grantors and funders.
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An organizational assessment of your organization's strengths, gaps, and readiness for what's next.
Strategic & Operational Consultants
Fractional COO's
Growing organizations need strong operational leadership but not always a full-time hire. We bring the systems, structure, and steady hand that turn strategic vision into day-to-day reality. From financial oversight and team management to process design and risk management, we handle the internal work of running your organization so you can focus on the external relationships and big-picture leadership only you can provide. It's executive-level partnership, sized to fit where you are right now.
Thought Partnership
Imagine what you could move forward with an effective partner by your side—someone who knows how to step in and help you find the clarity and energy you need to both lead and grow your organization. Someone who can help you identify and benefit from the opportunity within the chaos of change.
In just a couple hours a week, your thought partner can help you move through some of your biggest pain points.
Strategic Planning
Turn your North Star into an operational game plan that catalyzes your team and stakeholders. We specialize in operationally focused strategic planning–the kind that doesn’t sit on a shelf. In just under 4 months and for less than $25,000, our clients walk away with:
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A fully developed multi-year strategic plan that can be shared with your funders, investors, and other stakeholders
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An easy-to-use dashboard that operationalizes it to ensure your team is aligned and actually excited to implement the plan
HR for Small Teams
Small teams don't need a full HR department — they need the right systems in place to support their people well. We help you build the HR foundation that growing organizations require: clear job descriptions and onboarding, fair and consistent compensation practices, performance management that actually helps people grow, and policies that protect your organization without burying it in bureaucracy.