Transformative organizational development solutions in one place.

What Is Strategy Assistant™?

We bring CFO, HR, Project Management, and Business Development support into one powerful system- a fractional executive solution for startups and nonprofits earning $250K–$2M/year.

HR Generalist

Hiring, compliance, onboarding, ...

BD Strategist

Grants, RFPs, fundraising materials, ...

Project Manager

Timelines, deliverables, vendor wrangling, ...

Assistant CFO

Capital readiness, cash flow, grant reporting, ...

Pro Bono Technical Assistance Session

Pick our brains. Ask us about grant proposal and compliance best practices or about any one of the pro bono offerings we have available. Click here to schedule your session with us.

Grant Proposal Management & Development Roadmap

Gain a clear roadmap for federal grant funding opportunities (ie. EPA Thriving Communities), from concept to submission.

Grant Budget and Compliance Expertise

Understand the proposal requirements and nuances of federal grant budgeting and compliance, including specific RFAs and NOFOs along with the Code of Federal Regulations budget requirements.

Project and Program Scoping, Planning & Implementation

Define your project/program scope, milestones, and outcomes while aligning with grant guidelines.

Stakeholder Engagement & Community Collaboration

Learn strategies to optimize community benefits, center community voices, and address environmental injustice.

Coaching on Capacity Building, Leadership, DEI, and Conflict Resolution

Develop organizational resilience, cultural competency, and strategic growth within diverse communities.

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We're Change Makers for Organizations

Years of Experience

$1B+

Projects Advised

100+

Clients Advised

40 +

Hires Onboarded

Expert Team

Subject Matter Expert, Federal Budgets, Economic Impacts, & Community Benefits

Cari A. Harris, MS, PMP

Cari A. Harris is the founder of the Greater Baltimore Climate Summit and The Butterfly Effect Consulting with a focus on economic development, stakeholder engagement, and project/program management. She is also co-founder of the HBCU Environmental Justice Technical Collaborative (HEJT Collaborative), a group of HBCU-affiliated technical experts invested in sustainability and environmental justice. Her commitment extends to operationalizing and evaluating DEI macroeconomic targets and metrics to increase equity.

Subject Matter Expert, Community Engagement & Proposal Review

Autrese Thornton, MA, BCC

Autrese has over 20+ years of experience in community programmatic and compliance management. Having previously served as a subcontractor to US EPA for the Community Change Grant program, she is a specialized technical assistance expert. Currently, Autrese Thornton is a PhD Candidate at Grand Canyon University studying Psychology with a concentration in Industrial Organizational Psychology. She serves part-time as a caseworker for children that are county residents. As a multifaceted woman, Autrese also studied at The Institute for Life Coach Training to become a Board Certified Coach.

With our counsel, organizations have...

Secured business and project financing of over $1M.

Initiated and completed over $2M in projects.

Designed and implemented standard operating procedures for multiple lines of business.

Hired and onboarded 40+ personnel.

Designed $1B+ in projects.

Supported 100+ community-based organizations, local governments, and universities with subject matter expertise and technical assistance.

Mitigated $5M+ in financial risk.

Is this Right for Me?

This is for you if:

You run a startup or nonprofit earning $250K–$2M
You’re doing CFO, HR, and PM work on top of your actual job
You want integrated support (not siloed contractors)
You’re missing grant deadlines or losing steam on growth

Schedule a brief Pick Our Brains session with us today!