Waller Consulting

09/02/2026

📣 ECCO IS SEARCHING FOR ITS NEXT CEO!

Waller Consulting is proud to partner with East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) in the search for its next Chief Executive Officer! ECCO is looking for an experienced, visionary, and mission-driven leader to guide the organization into its next chapter.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about:
✨ Building strong, high-performing teams
✨ Cultivating a culture of philanthropy and developing donor relationships
✨ Strengthening community partnerships and serving as a visible ambassador
✨ Leading organizational growth, strategic planning, and change
✨ Advancing ECCO’s mission to help neighbors navigate life’s challenges and build pathways toward stability and self-sufficiency

The ideal candidate will bring significant senior leadership experience, strong financial and operational acumen, a demonstrated commitment to philanthropy, and the ability to inspire and build relationships across a diverse community.

Get the full job description on ECCO's website: https://eccocharleston.org/employment/

Interested or know someone who may be a great fit? We want to hear from you! Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line [ECCO CEO Job Posting].

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Employment Thank you for your interest in East Cooper Community Outreach. As we grow, we are in search of diverse, dedicated, energetic, and motivated individuals to join our team. At this time, ECCO is looking to hire the following positions:   spacer Chief Executive Officer Lead the Next Chapter ...

09/01/2026

We’re taking a moment to celebrate an incredible leader and shine a spotlight on what’s next for one of our own Waller Consulting Advisors.

After three years of dedicated and impactful service, Krystal Watson will step down as President & CEO of Project R.E.S.T. on September 4. Krystal has led with compassion, vision, and an unwavering commitment to survivors, strengthening the organization’s foundation and expanding pathways to safety, stability, and justice.

As Project R.E.S.T. enters this next chapter, we’re especially proud to highlight Waller Consulting Advisor Mary Dell Hayes, who will serve as Interim President & CEO beginning September 4!

Here’s to honoring the leadership that came before, supporting strong transitions, and celebrating the incredible people who continue to make a difference in our communities.

Congratulations to Krystal on an impactful three years, and congratulations to Mary Dell on this next chapter! 👏

Project R.E.S.T. is entering a new chapter of leadership. After thr...

08/14/2026

Your relationship with your board chair can make or break your leadership.

Executive directors juggle relationships with staff, donors, partners, and the communities they serve, but one relationship often has the biggest impact: the board chair.

A strong partnership creates trust, honest communication, and a shared approach to navigating difficult decisions. A weak one? Small issues become big problems, assumptions take over, and avoidable challenges escalate.

Don't wait for a crisis to build the relationship.

Meet regularly. Be candid. Clarify roles. Talk through disagreements before they happen.

The best board chair relationships are built long before they're tested.

08/11/2026

Stop Treating Fundraising Like Charity.

If your fundraising feels like asking people for a favor, you’re making it harder than it needs to be.

Donors aren’t looking to “help you out.” They want to stand for something, solve a problem, and be part of meaningful change.

Think of a quilt:

Programs are the fabric.
Strategy is the pattern.
Fundraising is the thread that holds it together.

That thread gets stronger when:

→ The mission is clear.
→ Relationships aren’t held by one person.
→ Donors see themselves as participants.
→ The ask is direct and grounded in impact.

Especially during leadership transitions, this matters.

Stop asking like you need help. Start inviting people to take their place.

Fundraising isn’t about getting money in the door.
It’s about weaving people into something that lasts.

Read our Blog Post here: https://www.capacitytodream.com/post/stop-treating-fundraising-like-charity

There’s a mindset sitting under a lot of fundraising that no one names: The idea that we’re asking people to do us a favor. That giving is generosity. That donors are helping us out. That we should be grateful someone said yes. That’s charity mentality. And it’s quietly breaking your fundrai...

08/07/2026

A board doesn't become effective by accident.

Most ineffective nonprofit boards aren't filled with bad people. They're filled with good people who agreed to a role no one clearly explained. We recruit for passion, influence, or expertise but too often skip the training, expectations, and accountability needed for great governance.

An effective board doesn't happen by chance. It requires intentional onboarding, ongoing development, honest feedback, and a shared understanding of what governing really means. A binder and one annual retreat aren't enough. Strong boards are built over time through learning, practice, and accountability.

Stop hoping a group of impressive people will become an effective board. Build one.

08/05/2026

Most strategic plans don’t fail because the ideas were bad.

They fail because there was no alignment, no ownership, and no path from decision to doing.

PivotPoint™ exists to change that. We help leaders cut through the swirl, name what actually matters, and build strategy that gets used, not shelved.

This short video has the full breakdown and lives in our Resource Hub, which houses a whole library of free tools + videos on leadership, finances, and people management.

→ Watch the full video
→ Explore the free Resource Hub
→ Do the dang plan

Video Link: https://www.capacitytodream.com/videos/the-real-reason-your-strategic-plan-isn't-working

07/29/2026

Your strategic plan may be beautifully written, carefully facilitated, and full of stakeholder input and still not be strategic.

This happens when the planning process becomes too focused on consensus and not focused enough on direction. No one wants to disappoint a stakeholder. No one wants to eliminate a program people care about. No one wants to say that an old priority is no longer serving the organization. So the plan includes everything.

It promises growth, innovation, stronger partnerships, deeper engagement, greater visibility, better systems, more revenue, and more impact. All at the same time.

Real strategy requires leadership judgment. It requires deciding what matters most, what the organization is uniquely positioned to do, what it can realistically sustain, and what it must stop carrying in order to move forward.

A plan that includes everything has decided nothing.

If your organization is preparing for strategic planning, do not settle for a beautiful document that keeps everyone comfortable. Let’s build a strategy that helps you make the hard choices and move forward with clarity.

07/21/2026

Nonprofit CEOs do not need more vague praise while they quietly absorb impossible expectations.

They need clarity, feedback, support, resources, and a board that understands its role in sustaining the person leading the organization.

Want the board conversation starter language from my CEO Burnout session? Comment BOARD, and I’ll send it to you.

07/17/2026

Exciting News from Waller Consulting!

We're thrilled to welcome Jessica Maine-Jackson as our new Client Strategy & Operations Lead!

Jessica's background spans consulting, education, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial environments, where she has partnered with leaders to turn big-picture strategy into practical, lasting results.

Known for her people-first approach to leadership, Jessica believes that organizations thrive when people, processes, and priorities are aligned around a shared vision. Her strategic mindset, operational expertise, and collaborative style make her an incredible addition to our team.

We are excited for what's ahead!

07/15/2026

One of the clearest signs of organizational fragility is overdependence on one leader.

The Executive Director knows the donor context, carries the board history, understands the funding restrictions, knows which staff dynamics are sensitive, remembers why that one decision was made seven years ago, and why no one should reopen it casually unless they packed snacks.

That kind of institutional knowledge can be impressive, but it can also be dangerous.

Strong leaders should be valued. They should not be turned into the organization’s entire operating system.

Healthy organizations document, delegate, cross-train, share relationships, and make sure the mission does not depend on one person’s memory, stamina, or inbox.

Leadership sustainability is not a luxury. It is risk management.

This month, choose your top 10 donor relationships and document what only one person currently knows. Future leadership will thank you.