Consultant Services

Sometimes some consistent, planned help is needed to go the distance. That’s where consulting services are the perfect option to come along with an outside or new perspective to take the organization to the next level. Like all ANCHOR & COMPASS services, everything will be customized to your situation with a focus on practical solutions and always steered by your organization’s needs and desires.

Let’s find a solution that works for you!

In your free consultation we’ll explore customized solutions tailored for your needs and goals.

5 Signs It’s Time To Get A Consultant

1. Your Team Is Stretched Too Thin
Even your top performers are slipping—not because they’re underperforming, but because they’re overloaded. A consultant can step in to fill critical gaps without the long-term commitment of a full-time hire.

2. The Work Doesn’t Justify a Full-Time Role
If a project could be handled in a focused afternoon or over a few emails, hiring a full-time staff member is overkill. A consultant gives you exactly what you need—no more, no less.

3. You’re in Uncharted Territory
When no one on your team has the experience to lead a new initiative, project, or analysis, bring in someone who’s done it before. A consultant adds expertise without slowing your momentum.

4. You’re Starting Something New
Launching a new program? Entering a new phase of growth? Big transitions require fresh perspective, structure, and strategy—a perfect time to bring in outside help.

5. It’s Starting to Feel Overwhelming
If things feel overwhelming or disorganized, a consultant can help clarify the chaos - identifying what’s missing, what’s not working, and how to move forward with confidence.

Many nonprofits - especially growing ones - struggle with limited capacity, overextended staff, and projects that all seem make or break before they ever take off. It’s a common challenge in a sector where everyone is trying their best with the less. But when your team is stretched too thin or facing something unfamiliar, pushing through without the right support can lead to burnout, missed opportunities, or even mission drift.

The good news? You don’t have to hire full-time to get the help you need. Bringing in a consultant can give your organization just the right expertise, for just the right amount of time.

Before you bring on a consultant, consider this.

  • Know what you’re aiming for. Take a step back and picture the next few years. What kind of support would help your organization not just stay afloat, but really move forward?

  • Find someone who “clicks.” Consultants all have their own style and focus. Look for someone who feels like a good match for your team and has a track record with organizations like yours.

  • Look for flexibility. A cookie-cutter plan is fine to start, but real progress happens when a consultant can adjust as your needs shift. You want someone who can roll with the punches right alongside you.

Employee

  1. You must manage and pay all employer taxes and include standard benefits in addition to providing a competitive salary.

  2. You must take them through a complete on-boarding process, set up tech, and allow time for transition.

  3. You must navigate team dynamics and self-preservation in all discussions concerning upholding traditions or long-term planning that could influence employment.

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Consultant

  1. They handle tracking and paying all taxes, retirement, benefits, health care, overhead, and salary with a convenient invoice.

  2. They get to work immediately - offering customized solutions to specific needs without diverting energy from important tasks.

  3. They don’t have a personal stake in the operations of the organization and can offer an open and objective point of view in strategy and planning.

Let’s find a solution that works for you!

In your free consultation we’ll explore customized solutions tailored for your needs and goals.