What Envision Consulting does

Envision Consulting is a privately held boutique consulting firm (Envision Consulting LLC, California-domiciled) founded in 2011 that exclusively serves nonprofit organizations. It is headquartered in Pasadena, California with additional offices in Denver, Colorado and New York City, and operates on a national basis. The firm is co-founded by Matt Kamin (former Executive Director of PERC homeless shelter) with Vice President Suzanne Elliott (NYU Stern MBA, veteran nonprofit executive) leading East Coast operations.

Its service portfolio is human-delivered rather than technology-based, comprising retained Executive Search (CEO, Executive Director, C-suite and senior leadership placements), Mergers and Partnerships advisory, Strategy Services (organizational assessments, strategic planning), Compensation Analysis (underwritten by proprietary research), Board Development, and Executive Coaching. Envision also operates a referral sub-brand, BoardBuilders, for board leader development. Underlying assets are data-informed rather than software-based: the firm publishes research in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM), including the 2022 Equitable Nonprofit Workplace Report (built on 115 organizational and 412 individual respondents) and the forthcoming 2026 State of the Nonprofit Workplace Report.

The business model is professional services revenue from retainer-based search engagements and project-based consulting contracts, with custom quote-based pricing and multi-year retainer terms. GTM is sales-led through direct outreach to nonprofit boards, executive leadership, and decision-makers, supplemented by event-driven engagement (strategic planning retreats, board retreats, professional development sessions) and top-of-funnel content marketing via the 'Nonprofit On The Rocks' podcast, blog, newsletter, research reports, and earned media. The firm is minority-owned and was named a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color by Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy in 2021.

Name

Envision Consulting

Legal name

Envision Consulting LLC

Website

https://envisionnonprofit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Envision Consulting is a privately held boutique consulting firm founded in 2011 that exclusively serves nonprofit organizations with retained executive search, organizational strategy, merger advisory, compensation analysis, and leadership development services across offices in Los Angeles, Denver, and New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Consulting

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Organization Design & Operating Model Consulting (BPAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA), Customer, Marketing & Sales Consulting (BPAHACAG)

Keywords

• Nonprofit executive search
• Nonprofit consulting services
• Organizational strategy
• Merger advisory
• Board development

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: Retained executive search services for nonprofit organizations placing leadership talent including CEOs, Executive Directors, C-suite executives, and senior management positions. Revenue generated through retainer fees for search engagements.
2. Organizational Strategy Consulting: Strategic planning, organizational assessments, and advisory services for nonprofit organizations. Includes compensation analysis, board development, and leadership coaching.
3. Merger & Partnership Advisory: Advisory services guiding nonprofit organizations through strategic restructuring, mergers, and partnerships to enhance organizational impact and sustainability.
4. Research Reports & Publications: Sale of research reports including the 2022 Equitable Nonprofit Workplace Report and upcoming 2026 State of the Nonprofit Workplace Report, providing compensation data and workforce insights for the nonprofit sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Envision Consulting is a boutique management consulting firm that exclusively serves nonprofit organizations with retained executive search for CEO, C-suite, and senior leadership placements; organizational strategy consulting including strategic planning and assessments; merger and partnership advisory; executive coaching and board development; and compensation analysis. Services are delivered by senior consultants and partners with former nonprofit executive experience through multi-year retainer and project-based engagements.

Product overview

Envision Consulting is a boutique nonprofit consulting firm offering professional services exclusively to nonprofit organizations. The portfolio consists of core consulting services (Executive Search, Mergers & Partnerships, Strategy Services, and Compensation Analysis), leadership development offerings (Executive Coaching and Board Development), research publications (Equitable Nonprofit Workplace Report series), and content media (Nonprofit On The Rocks Podcast). These services are human-delivered consulting engagements rather than software products, designed to help nonprofit organizations with leadership placement, strategic planning, mergers, and organizational development. The company also provides an external referral service called BoardBuilders for board leader development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search Services Retained identification, evaluation, and recruitment of exceptional leadership talent for nonprofit organizations, including Executive Director, CEO, CFO, COO, CDO, VP, and senior management placements.
• Mergers & Partnerships Advisory engagements guiding nonprofit organizations through aligned strategic partnerships, mergers, and restructuring to fuel shared success and organizational sustainability.
• Strategy Services Strategic planning and organizational assessments that craft clear, data-driven plans to strengthen an organization's long-term impact.
• Compensation Analysis Data-informed compensation analysis service providing real-world insight and benchmarking for nonprofit organizations.
• Executive Coaching One-on-one career coaching for nonprofit leaders providing support, clarity, and decision-making tools as they progress through their leadership journey.
• Board Development Support and guidance for nonprofit organizations and prospective board members to strengthen governance and executive-board dynamics.
• BoardBuilders External referral service helping nonprofit organizations attract, assess, and develop board leaders who will champion their mission.
• 2022 Equitable Nonprofit Workplace Report (ENWR) Comprehensive research publication featuring compensation data, benefits information, and diversity, equity, and inclusion insights for Southern California nonprofits, available for purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully guided multiple nonprofit mergers in 2025, including five transactions in 12 months, establishing the firm as a national leader in nonprofit M&A
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and notable.

• Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Envision Consulting partnered with the Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) to develop the 2026 State of the Nonprofit Workplace Report. This research initiative explores compensation, workplace trends, and talent in the nonprofit sector. The partnership builds on their successful 2022 ENWR study and will provide actionable insights to help strengthen nonprofit organizations. The firms co-convene surveys and publish joint research reports.
• Prosperity NowmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Advised on merger between Prosperity Now and Change Machine to expand financial coaching services. This partnership exploration and strategic restructuring was facilitated by Envision Consulting as part of their nonprofit merger advisory practice.
• All For KidsnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Successfully guided All For Kids through a strategic merger process in 2025 as part of Envision's national leadership in nonprofit mergers and acquisitions.
• Shelter PartnershipsnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Successfully guided Shelter Partnerships through a merger transaction in 2025, demonstrating the firm's expertise in human services sector consolidation.
• Raise A ChildnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Facilitated merger engagement for Raise A Child organization as part of 2025 merger activity.
• CPLCnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Successfully guided CPLC through merger process as part of 2025 nonprofit M&A activity.
• AmanecernotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Successfully guided Amanecer Community Counseling through merger transaction in 2025.
• New HorizonsnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Successfully guided New Horizons through merger process in 2025. New Horizons serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• The Campbell CenternotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Successfully guided The Campbell Center through merger engagement as part of 2025 activity.
• Change MachinemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnered with Prosperity Now in a merger to expand financial coaching services. Facilitated by Envision Consulting as strategic advisor.
• Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Joint development of the 2022 Equitable Nonprofit Workplace Report (ENWR), which provided compensation data, benefits information, and DEI insights for Southern California nonprofits. The report was informed by over 500 survey respondents and has become a key resource for the nonprofit sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Piana Consulting: Long-standing nonprofit strategy and merger advisory firm that pioneered the practice of guiding nonprofit organizations through strategic restructuring and partnerships. Direct competitor to Envision's merger advisory and organizational strategy practices.
• The Bridgespan Group: Global nonprofit consulting firm offering strategy, organizational development, and leadership advisory services to mission-driven organizations. Comparable to Envision's strategy services and nonprofit-only focus, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Nonprofit HR: Boutique HR and executive search firm dedicated exclusively to nonprofit organizations, offering executive search, compensation benchmarking, and HR consulting. Closest direct peer to Envision's executive search and compensation analysis practices.
• BoardSource: National nonprofit organization focused on board governance, leadership, and effectiveness for the nonprofit sector. Comparable to Envision's BoardBuilders service and broader board development offerings.
• Walker & Associates Consulting: Executive search and consulting firm focused on the nonprofit sector, placing CEOs, executives, and development leaders. Direct competitor for executive search engagements targeting nonprofit organizations.
• Battalia Winston (now DHR Global): Executive search firm with a strong nonprofit practice, recently integrated into DHR Global. Comparable boutique-to-mid-market positioning in nonprofit executive search that has scaled through acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with a dedicated nonprofit practice offering executive search, talent management, and strategy services. Large-scale incumbent that competes with Envision for major nonprofit CEO searches and strategy mandates.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm with a recognized nonprofit practice serving foundations, universities, and NGOs. Competes with Envision for high-end nonprofit executive search engagements.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with a dedicated Social Enterprise practice serving nonprofits, foundations, and impact-oriented organizations. Represents scaled competition for larger nonprofit search mandates.

Regional players

• Foraker Group: Nonprofit management and capacity-building organization based in Alaska serving nonprofits primarily in the Mountain West and Pacific. Comparable services in strategy, board development, and organizational consulting, though concentrated in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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