We became the consultants we wished we’d had as Executive Directors.

Our story

Together, we spent 35 years in nonprofit executive leadership, doing hard, meaningful, and joyful work alongside people we deeply respect.

When it came time to apply some of that experience and practice in a different way through consulting, we recognized that we wanted to be the kinds of consultants we wished we’d had.

Listeners.

Doers.

Follow-throughers.

Thought partners.

Sounding boards.

And we’re exceptionally good at moving work and processes forward that center people. So that’s what we’re doing.

Tangible good stuff

We feel very strongly about delivering tangible good stuff to our clients.

That includes strategic plans with implementation plans, concrete tools for major gifts fundraising, simple and straightforward plans for capital campaigns, organizational development tools that really work and don't overcomplicate.

We're here to get into the nitty gritty with you, and take on chunks of the work, not just give you advice about what to do.

  • Four Stones Consulting helped Open Your Heart develop a community‑centered strategic plan grounded in meaningful input from stakeholders, board members, and staff. Their intentional guidance and supportive approach ensured we felt heard, engaged, and well‑supported throughout the process.

    —Jessica Mathias, Executive Director | Open Your Heart

  • Alissa brings a balance of curiosity, intuition, and knowledge to the work, which helped our organization navigate a delicate leadership transition decision. We have come through the work even stronger because of her deft guidance.

    —Michele Drozd, Founder & Executive Director | Craigardan

  • The impact created by our experience with Alissa will be felt well beyond her scope of work with us. She is values-based and community-driven, focused on meeting our goals. Her attention to detail, her approach to our goals in an organized and thoughtful manner, and her care for our team along the way were why we met our goals. I would recommend Four Stones to any and all.

    —Casey Nichols, Board Chair, QUEERSPACE collective