Michele knows that starting a nonprofit shouldn’t feel confusing, expensive, or overwhelming. It should feel empowering! With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit world, she’s founded two nonprofits, led three statewide charitable organizations, and served on 15 boards. Along the way, she has chaired many committees - social, fundraising, grantmaking, governance - you name it.

She’s also the award-winning author of So, You Want to Start a Nonprofit, Now What?, which received a Silver Medal in the 2024 Global Book Awards. Her follow-up title, Nonprofit Setup Simplified, quickly became a bestseller and continues to help founders fast-track their 501(c)(3) status with clear, step-by-step guidance.

Michele’s deep experience - spanning consulting, leadership, board service, and grassroots startup work - gives her a unique 360-degree view of what makes nonprofits thrive. She believes in ethical leadership, radical transparency, and rolling up your sleeves to get the job done. Her passion lies in empowering everyday visionaries to build sustainable organizations that create real, lasting impact.

In addition to one-on-one consulting, Michele is available for speaking engagements on a variety of nonprofit topics. To learn more, explore the "Consulting" and "Speaking Engagements" sections of this site.

“I love helping people set up their passion projects. I want to give them the information they need to avoid making the mistakes I made, so they can get to helping others sooner.” — Michele