Innovative Change Consulting Group

What Innovative Change Consulting Group does

Innovative Change Consulting Group, LLC (ICCG) is a private, woman- and Black-owned management consulting firm headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, founded in 2017 by Chelesa S. Holden, LMSW. The firm delivers evidence-based, equity-centered consulting services to nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, academic associations, foundations, and community-based organizations across the United States and internationally. The team is composed of approximately 10 professionals, most holding LMSW, MSW, or MPH credentials, with cross-sector experience in social work, higher education, nonprofit leadership, and applied research.

ICCG's product architecture consists of three tiered consulting packages — Foundation (for grassroots and startup nonprofits), Innovative (for growth-stage organizations), and Sustainability (for established organizations focused on evaluation and long-term viability) — supplemented by six a la carte services covering board governance training, fundraising development plans, program logic models, program/project management, strategic plans, and grant writing. The firm does not operate a proprietary technology platform; instead, it relies on HoneyBook for scheduling and client management and Stripe for payment processing. Supplementary offerings include fee-based keynote presentations and workshops delivered by the founder, an Internship & Practicum Program partnered with colleges and universities, and a small branded "Innovate to Elevate" merchandise storefront.

Revenue is generated through fixed-price project engagements with not-to-exceed estimates and flexible payment plans, complemented by speaking fees and minor merchandise sales. Distribution is primarily founder- and partner-led direct sales, supplemented by content marketing via blog, email newsletter, organic social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, Tumblr, Pinterest), and earned media placements including a VoyageLA feature and NSBA Leadership Council membership. The company has no disclosed outside funding, no parent entity, and no institutional investors; the founder maintains full operational control of the Missouri-domiciled LLC.

Name

Innovative Change Consulting Group

Legal name

Innovative Change Consulting Group, LLC

Website

https://innovativechangellc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICCG is a private, woman-owned management consulting firm in Saint Louis, MO that delivers evidence-based strategic planning, grant writing, board governance, research, and training services to nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and community-based organizations across the US and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Change Management & Transformation Consulting (BPAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organization Design & Change Management Consulting (BPAHACAD)

Keywords

• Nonprofit consulting services
• Strategic planning consulting
• Grant writing services
• Board governance training
• Organizational development consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Fixed-price consulting engagements for strategic planning, organizational development, board governance, research and evaluation, grant writing, and training. Pricing is provided as not-to-exceed estimates with flexible payment plans available.
2. Speaking Engagements: Fee-based keynote presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and fireside chats delivered by Founder Chelesa S. Holden at conferences, campuses, and organizational events.
3. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs sold through the company's e-commerce storefront. T-shirts from $25, hoodies from $45, mugs at $15.
4. Service Packages: Pre-defined service bundles including Foundation Package for startup nonprofits, Innovative Package for growth-stage organizations, and Sustainability Package for established organizations requiring evaluation and monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Innovative Change Consulting Group, LLC (ICCG) is a woman-owned management consulting firm that delivers evidence-based, equity-centered consulting services to nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and community-based organizations. The firm provides strategic planning, board governance and organizational development, grant writing and resource development, research and report development, and customized training and professional development. Engagements are delivered as fixed-price consulting projects with complimentary initial consultations.

Product overview

Innovative Change Consulting Group is a nonprofit consulting firm offering a modular service architecture consisting of three package tiers (Foundation, Innovative, and Sustainability packages) and six a la carte service offerings (Board Governance Training, Fundraising Development Plans, Program Logic Models, Program/Project Management, and Strategic Plans). The firm also provides supplementary offerings including Speaking Engagements, an Internship & Practicum Program, and branded merchandise (Innovate to Elevate and company logo apparel lines).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic and Organizational Consulting Strategic planning, organizational development, and roadmapping services including environmental scans and SWOT analysis for nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and community-based organizations seeking to build sustainable infrastructure and achieve strategic clarity.
• Board Governance and Organizational Development Board governance training, leadership accountability, and organizational policy development services designed to strengthen board effectiveness and organizational leadership capacity for nonprofit and community organizations.
• Grant Writing and Resource Development Grant proposal writing, program narrative development, logic model creation, budget development, grant readiness assessments, funding research, and multi-year resource development planning for nonprofit organizations seeking to secure and sustain funding.
• Research and Report Development Research, program evaluation, white paper development, and impact report writing services for nonprofits, higher education institutions, and community organizations requiring data-driven insights and evaluation frameworks.
• Training and Professional Development Customized evidence-based, trauma-responsive training and curriculum development for adult learners covering leadership development, equity and social justice, trauma-informed practices, community engagement, and program development.
• Speaking Engagements Keynote presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and fireside chats delivered by Founder Chelesa S. Holden at conferences, summits, campus events, youth programs, organizational gatherings, and professional development workshops covering equity, nonprofit sustainability, organizational leadership, and social justice topics.
• Internship and Practicum Program Field education program partnered with colleges and universities providing students with practical consulting experience in nonprofit organizational development, strategic planning, and equity-centered consulting.
• Innovate to Elevate T-Shirt Branded T-shirt featuring the Innovate to Elevate slogan, priced at $25.00, sold through the company e-commerce storefront.
• Innovate to Elevate Hoodie Branded hoodie featuring the Innovate to Elevate slogan, priced at $45.00, sold through the company e-commerce storefront.
• Innovate to Elevate Coffee Mug Branded coffee mug featuring the Innovate to Elevate slogan, priced at $15.00, sold through the company e-commerce storefront.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations develop sustainable infrastructure, secure new funding, and scale impact
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• I.D.E.A.A.S. LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerI.D.E.A.A.S. LLC is an Innovative Strategic Partner to ICCG. Founded by Ms. Annie Grier, I.D.E.A.A.S. LLC works alongside ICCG to provide comprehensive consulting services. Annie Grier serves as a Founder/Chief Executive Officer at I.D.E.A.A.S. LLC while maintaining her role as a strategic partner with ICCG.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TCC Group: Consulting firm serving foundations, nonprofits, and corporate grantmakers with strategy, evaluation, and capacity-building services. Directly comparable in serving nonprofit/funder clients with similar consulting engagements and mission-driven orientation.
• Idealist Consulting: Small consulting firm serving nonprofits with strategy, technology, and capacity-building services. Comparable to ICCG in boutique scale, nonprofit-only customer focus, and modular service offerings targeting under-resourced organizations.
• La Piana Consulting: Boutique strategy consulting firm dedicated exclusively to nonprofits and foundations, offering strategic planning, executive transition, and merger/collaboration services. Closely comparable to ICCG in mission focus, customer segment (mission-driven organizations), and boutique scale.
• The Alford Group: Executive search and consulting firm serving the nonprofit sector with leadership, governance, and organizational development services. Comparable to ICCG in nonprofit-only focus and overlap on board governance and organizational capacity building.

Broad incumbents

• The Bridgespan Group: Large nonprofit and philanthropy consulting firm serving foundations, nonprofits, and social sector leaders on strategy, leadership, and organizational transformation. Overlaps with ICCG's core service lines (strategy, org dev) but at significantly greater scale and with broader client footprint.
• BDO USA Nonprofit Practice: Large accounting and advisory firm with a dedicated nonprofit industry practice offering strategy, governance, and operational consulting. Competes for some of the same nonprofit clients as ICCG but as part of a broader professional services portfolio.
• FSG: Global social impact strategy consulting firm working with foundations, corporations, and nonprofits on strategy, evaluation, and collective impact initiatives. Comparable to ICCG in mission alignment and consulting approach but operates at much greater scale and reach.
• Arabella Advisors: Philanthropy and impact advisory firm serving foundations, nonprofits, and individual donors with strategy, grantmaking, and impact investing services. Comparable to ICCG's nonprofit/foundation client focus but at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Common Impact: Nonprofit focused on connecting skilled professionals with nonprofits for capacity-building projects, including consulting engagements. Comparable to ICCG in addressing nonprofit capacity gaps, though via skills-based volunteering model rather than direct consulting.
• CauseShift: Boutique nonprofit consulting firm focused on strategic planning, organizational development, and DEI-centered capacity building. Similar to ICCG in emphasis on equity-informed practice and service to small-to-mid nonprofits, though operating at a comparable small scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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