Building strong operational practices
for effective community impact
About Phoebe
Phoebe O'Leary holds over eight years of experience in nonprofit development and community relations, followed by over two decades on the philanthropic side as a grantmaker/ funder. Her roles have included Director of Grants Management, Organizational Effectiveness Officer, VP of Operations, and Interim CEO at both small family and large private foundations where she developed deep expertise in nonprofit and foundation operations.
Phoebe specializes in strengthening governance practices, streamlining operational systems, and managing projects and budgets effectively—all bedrocks of successful organizations. She holds a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource and is a past board member of Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Additional information can be found on LinkedIn.
When she's not consulting, Phoebe enjoys traveling, playing her banjo, and spending time in nature near her Pacific Northwest home.
Consulting Services
Operational Philanthropy works with startup, scaling and transitioning nonprofits and foundations to build the governance structures, operational systems, and management practices they need to work effectively and increase community impact.
Effective Governance
Effective governance practices enable board members and executive teams to strengthen their organizations, mitigate risk, and enhance their own leadership.
Operational Philanthropy will work with your organization to assess existing governance practices and develop customized training, policies, tools, and resources that strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Sample Engagement Projects:
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Board Training, to ensure board members understand their roles and responsibilities.
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Bylaws Review, to ensure they are up to date and align with the organization's optimal operating practices.
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Policy Design and Implementation, to ensure the organization has appropriate policies in place, such as a Conflict of Interest Policy, and that the organization understands how and why to operationalize them.
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Orientation Manuals and Handbooks, to ensure new board members are well oriented and to provide an ongoing reference guide.
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Mentoring, to allow board members and executives to continue to grow in their leadership.
