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United Way of Rhode Island

Virtual


Description

This is an interactive, follow-up session to Ellie Brown's "Mindfully Hiring a Consultant" presentation to equip nonprofit leaders with practical frameworks for strategically selecting, managing, and maximizing value from consultant relationships. Come with your questions and experiences for 1:1 support and to learn how to take advantage of the Alliance's network of mentors, paid consultants, and consultant list! 


Featured Speakers

Speaker: Ellie Brown
Speaker Ellie Brown
Ellie brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to every partnership, with a unique background spanning organizational development, fundraising strategy, and creative leadership. Her equity-centered approach is informed by her work across sectors—from grassroots organizations to established institutions. Leadership Experience: Executive Director at DESIGNxRI, Development Director at Boston Impact …





Ellie brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to every partnership, with a unique background spanning organizational development, fundraising strategy, and creative leadership. Her equity-centered approach is informed by her work across sectors—from grassroots organizations to established institutions.


Leadership Experience: Executive Director at DESIGNxRI, Development Director at Boston Impact Initiative (BII), Women's Fund of Rhode Island, and founder of Brown Catalyst Consulting (former POPsicle Consulting).


Creative Foundation: Ellie began her career as an artist and fine-art photography educator with B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees. She taught fine art for 17 years before transitioning to nonprofit leadership, bringing a creative problem-solving approach to organizational challenges.


Ellie is passionate about building systems that advance equity and inclusion. She ensures that mission-driven organizations have the necessary infrastructure to create lasting change. Based in Rhode Island, she works with organizations throughout New England and beyond.


https://www.browncatalystconsulting.com/about


 


 





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Date and Time

noon - 1 p.m.
(GMT-0400) US/Eastern

Location

United Way of Rhode Island

Virtual