We help Minnesota-based organizations foster strong leadership, a clear mission statement, an effective board of directors, and reliable funding.

Drop us a line! We’ll assess your current situation and assist the executive director and board of directors to achieve your organizational goals.

About Us

Doug Stewart, Consultant

Doug Stewart has extensive experience from over 30 years of effective work in leadership, operations and consulting in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

He has served on “both sides of the table” as an executive director and board member/chair and thrives in complex dynamics where brainstorming, collaboration and focused problem-solving yield tangible results.

His strong suits include interim leadership, process improvement, conflict resolution, staff alignment/maximization, and turn-arounds.

He has a heart for helping purposeful organizations function better so they can amplify their impact for the people they serve. He has a reputation as a stabilizer, a consensus-builder, a servant-leader and a difference-maker.

Rebecca Baumann, Founder & Consultant

Rebecca has more than 18 years of experience leading a variety of nonprofit organizations as executive director and development officer.

She lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota and travels across Minnesota and Wisconsin to provide consulting services.  She is passionate about strong nonprofits, effective leaders, and teaching organizational skills from both the head and the heart.

Her education background includes a B.S. in English Education from and a J.D., from Loyola University Chicago, School of Law.

She is a member of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. She has additional training from the St. Thomas Mini Master of Nonprofit Finance program and the Shannon Leadership Institute.

Our Services

  • Assessment

    By listening and asking the right questions, as independent observers, we can help determine what type of help will be most beneficial.

  • Development

    We will help find grants, write grants, cultivate donors, create a diverse funding plan, or investigate other areas of fundraising.

  • Networking & Resourcing

    With extensive connections and resources, we can save you valuable time and point you to people and organizations that can contribute to your success.

  • Board Training & Coaching

    We offer onboarding for your new board members and coaching for all members to provide clarity in their role, insights on legal responsibilities, and enhanced relationships with the executive director.

  • Interim Leadership

    With decades of experience, we can immediately fill a leadership vacuum in director or development positions during your organizational search and transition.

  • Executive Director Coaching

    Whether your director is new to the position or just needs a jump start, we can provide fresh perspectives, new insights and creative solutions to recharge their vision for leading the organization and their team into the future.

Our Clients Include

  • Promise Neighborhood

    St. Cloud, MN

  • So Others May Shine

    Buffalo, MN

  • Circle of Discipline

    Minneapolis, MN

  • Truhaven Ranch

    Winsted, MN

  • Dakota Child and Family Clinic

    Eagan, MN

  • Cate's Hope for the Disabled

    Ramsey, MN and Kenya

  • Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project

    Minneapolis, MN

  • Behavior at Work Collaborative

    Minneapolis, MN

  • Benton Telecommunications Foundation

    Rice, MN

  • Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts,

    St. Paul, MN

  • Central Wisconsin Agribusiness Innovation Center

    Owen, WI

  • Richfield Bloomington Watershed Management Organization

    MN

  • Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE)

  • Robina Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

    Minneapolis, MN

  • Minnesota Computers for Schools

    Bayport, MN

  • Hearing Loss Association of America

    Twin Cities, Minneapolis

  • Good in the ‘Hood

    Minneapolis, MN

  • Love In the Name of Christ (INC)

    Delano, MN

  • Global Eye Mission

    Eden Prairie, MN

  • Wayzata Symphony Orchestra

    Wayzata, MN

  • Youth Forum

    Minneapolis, MN

We want to hear from you!

Navigating the nonprofit world is not something you have to do alone.

Whether you’re an established organization experiencing a transition in leadership, or a newly-minted 501c(3) looking for some help from folks who have seen it all, we’re here to listen and support you on your journey.