Catalan Conlon is a strategy consultant who works with social change organizations to build powerful philanthropy and fundraising programs. She has supported nonprofits of all sizes, from small local direct service organizations to international networks. She focuses largely on strategy and planning, training and coaching development staff, working with organizations to increase their outreach and relationship building with funders, and overall leadership development and capacity building.

Catalan has worked with more than 75 organizations and is well-versed in the giving practices of progressive foundations and donors. Her consulting engagements have most often included leadership teams, development teams, program directors, academic researchers, funders, and boards of directors. In particular, her engagements include:

• Overall strategy and planning

• Pipeline development and management

• Executive search and onboarding

• Team building and facilitation

• Executive coaching and thought partnerships

Catalan works with each client to craft a customized approach appropriate for the organization and unique set of issues at hand. Client engagements typically range from six months to one year in length. She is adept at project management, team building, and bringing clarity to complex processes.  After 20 years of living and working in Washington DC, Catalan now lives in Los Angeles and works with organizations across the country. She is also a certified professional coach.