Carly Herron Consulting
Helping your organization grow with flexibility + expertise
About Me
With 10+ years in the nonprofit space, I offer nonprofit consulting and contracting to help mission-driven organizations grow with clarity and impact, on their terms.I can help with:
1. One-off projects or events
2. Recurring occasional hours
3. Part-time assistance before hiring someone full-time
4. Permanent, part-time positionsLet me fill the gaps and bring your mission to life!
Serivces
| strategic nonprofit consulting | event management | program management | guest speaking | classroom management | program recruitment | curriculum design | workshop facilitation | corporate relationships + sponsorship |
social media marketing | community outreach |
Events are my
bread + butter
Let me manage your:
- Fundraisers
- Galas
- Networking Events
- Dinners
- Board MeetingsI've got you covered.As the Founder + Events Director of Next Door Dinners, I show up for my community and run
bi-monthly dinners events, raising money for
mutual aid.
Supporting Entrepreneurs
With over 5+ years of experience running the Good Food Accelerator and contracting for small-business support organizations, I’m ready to step in as a program manager, TA provider, guest speaker, classroom host, or recruiter, comfortable wearing many hats along the way.From farmers and product-based businesses to food and beverage entrepreneurs, I’ve worked alongside +200 founders in Chicago and understand what it takes to grow something from the ground up.
"Working with Carly changed how I run my business—she taught me how to understand the numbers behind success instead of just reacting, and she was kind and supportive throughout the process. She also connected me with mentors and resources that helped push my business forward."
-Danielle Tubbs, Tubby's Taste“Working with Carly early in building For Good Granola gave me clarity and confidence as a founder. She has a genuine gift for asking the right questions and connecting people and mentors in ways that truly move things forward.”
-Kiley Fields, For Good Granola
Program Management + Development
After working for non-profits for 10 years, you can trust in my diverse set of professional and leadership strengths.
From my full-time roles with the Good Food Catalyst, FairShare CSA Coalition, and Slow Food USA, I've seen and done it all.Whether you are looking for some part-time help or want someone to take the lead on a whole project, contact me for support.
