About Shelly | TheNonprofitButler

Meet Shelly

Shelly specializes in:

Strategic Planning
Board Governance Training
Executive Transition / Succession Planning
Change Management
Crisis & Turn-Around Management
Organizational Systems, Processes, and Infrastructure
Leadership and Board Coaching
Fundraising Development (Strategy and Planning)

Shelly is a highly resourceful professional with an engaging and optimistic personality. With over 25 years of senior management experience, Shelly brings entrepreneurial passion and drive to her consultancy, specializing in organizational development. She is laser-focused on mission, organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and long-term financial sustainability.

A proven change agent, Shelly has solid business acumen and effectively communicates the organization’s vision to boards, staff members, and diverse stakeholders.

Shelly received her Bachelor of Music Education from Georgia State University, holds a certificate in Executive Fundraising from the Indiana University Lily School of Philanthropy, and a Master of Business Administration with a finance concentration from Benedictine University.

She and her partner live in Camden with their dog Eliot, and three cats, Laney Poo, Booty & Sarge.

She enjoys volunteering in the community, playing golf, is an avid fisher(wo)man, and kayaker, and tries to take advantage of everything that Maine has to offer all year long,

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My style and approach

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I am a no-nonsense, results-oriented coach and consultant with over 25 years of executive experience in the nonprofit sector. I bring a straightforward, strategic approach to solving complex challenges. My consulting style is rooted in practicality and efficiency. I focus on actionable solutions that drive sustainable growth and impact.

My work is driven by a deep commitment to mission-focused outcomes, leveraging decades of hands-on leadership to guide organizations in achieving operational excellence, financial stability, and community impact.

I believe in honest, transparent communication and a collaborative approach that empowers my clients to make informed decisions that benefit their personal and organizational success.