I work with nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and startups on internal challenges and special projects that center around intentional culture, community building, and communication. I’m a valuable thought partner and advisor, but I also recognize that the limited internal capacity of many organizations often stands in the way of implementing improvements and pursuing new ideas. For that reason, I often take an active role in creation, management, and implementation.

I believe that all projects deserve to be approached with moxie and craftsmanship. I appreciate opportunities to oversee ventures with multiple moving components because I am adept at seeing both the forest and the trees. I bring enthusiasm, creativity, and tenacity to the table and take pride in polished results.

I would love to connect with you to learn about your unique challenges and discuss how we can collaborate to find solutions! Click here to learn more about me, Erin McCann. I look forward to learning more about you as well!

Fostering community and strengthening connections through culture and communication.

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  • Erin McCann Consulting is dedicated to helping organizations see themselves as holistic communities and explore ways to increase their effectiveness through strengthening relationships. To accomplish this, Erin offers organizations personalized solutions to challenges that are rooted in the nuances of human experience and group dynamics.

  • I work with a variety of organizations: nonprofits, small businesses, professional corporations, and startups. While their size, structure, and work varies greatly, they do have one thing in common: All of these organizations have a challenge or goal that requires an understanding of people and relationships. I’m a big fan of any organization that does good work and recognizes the value of investing in their community, and I’m genuinely energized by the opportunity to support them.

    Clients have included...

    The American Writers Museum

    Literacy Volunteers of Illinois

    Worldreader

  • If it involves people, relationships, and attention to details, there is a good chance that I’m in. As it says in my mission statement, I offer organizations personalized solutions to challenges that are rooted in the nuances of human experience and group dynamics.

    This includes…

    • Project and people management
    • Communication planning
    • Event planning and facilitation
    • Appreciation and intentional culture
    • Physical space as a tool for culture
    • Process and language design
    • Coaching & consultation
    • Copy writing and editing

    For many examples of past projects in each category, check out my Expertise & Experience page.

    For a few examples of ways in which I may be able to support your organization, scroll through the images on the page below!

  • Because my clients and their needs vary so greatly, there isn’t a set pricing structure that encapsulates everything. Projects generally fall into two categories:

    1. Contracts: Most projects require a contract that includes an agreed upon flat rate for compensation. My goal is to offer organizations the support they need, which means that each contract is uniquely personalized and finalized collaboratively. We can schedule a discovery session to get the ball rolling.

    2. Consultations: In some instances, the challenge can best be tackled through conversation. If you need advice or just to brainstorm with someone who gets it, let’s schedule a consultation call or meeting. I will invoice you after fact at a rate of $25 per 15 minutes of consultation. Email me to set up a consultation call or meeting.

  • A discovery session is a scheduled call or meeting during which we get to know each other. We may spend up to 30 minutes discussing your challenges and goals in order to determine whether or not there are ways in which I can support you as an advisor, thought partner, or doer. If my expertise is a good fit for your needs, we may spend an additional 30 minutes discussing potential solutions and how that support may be structured. After our session, I will send you a follow up email detailing our conversation and laying out my recommendations for how we might work together.

    A discovery session is…

    • A single complementary conversation.
    • A zero pressure opportunity for you to investigate your options.
    • Time for you to fill me in on all of the details.
    • Time for you to ask me questions.

    A discovery session is not…

    • The first of several calls about a topic before a contract is solidified. (Feel free to email me follow up questions if needed.)
    • The window during which we must finalize the details of a commitment. (Let’s digest and hammer out details.)
    • A space to solicit advice. (I’m happy to schedule an hour of paid consultation for that.)

    Let’s schedule a discovery session to get the ball rolling.

  • Yes, you can absolutely pick my brain for a few! If you need advice or just to brainstorm with someone who gets it, let’s schedule a consultation call or meeting. I will invoice you after fact at a rate of $25 per 15 minutes of consultation.

    A consultation is…

    • A paid window of time during which you can leverage my expertise to work toward your goals.
    • A conversation. (Sometimes being asked the right questions is more effective than being handed a diagnosis.)

    A consultation is not…

    • Complementary.
    • Automatically a quick fix to your challenge.
    • A project that requires me to do additional advanced research or prep work. (We may need to discuss a more detailed contract for this. Let's plan a discovery session!)
    • A surprise. (You are never going to receive an invoice that you weren’t expecting for a conversation we’ve had.)

    Email me to set up a consultation call or meeting.

What can Erin McCann Consulting do for you?

Your community is shaped by everything from the language you use in your day to day processes, to the way you show appreciation to your team members, to the way you arrange your office furniture. All of these factors are mechanisms we can use to shape your culture, strengthen connections, and ultimately make your organization more effective.

What goals do you have for your organization? What projects do you have in the works? Below are just a few examples of ways in which I may be able to help. For specific and examples and past projects, visit the Expertise & Experience page.

A wall of post-it notes containing words of encouragement. The text overlaying the photo says "Explore meaningful ways to regularly express appreciation for your team."
The hands of one unseen person write on a clipboard as another unseen person (whose hands and coffee cup are in view) waits across the table. The text overlaying the photo says "Make your existing processes and policies more inclusive and accessible.
A couch and cushy chairs surround a coffee table with a small dining table in the background. The text overlaying the photo says "Design or rearrange your office space with both collaboration and safety in mind."
A team watches as a man writes something on a whiteboard at the front of a conference room. The text overlaying the photo says "Organize and motivate a group to navigate a complex project."
The hands of multiple people arrange oversized puzzle pieces on a table. The text overlaying the photo says "Create a plan for staff and volunteers at an upcoming event."
A row of multi-colored coffee mugs on the edge of a shelf. The text overlaying the photo says "Examine your organization's culture, and identify ways in which you could foster positive change."
The feet of a team of synchronized swimmers stick out from the water on the surface of a swimming pool. The text overlaying the photo says "Align the way members of your team and board articulate the value of your work."
A grazing board with cheese, meats, olives, and crackers sits on a table. The text overlaying the photo says "Plan a team or network gathering such as a holiday party or picnic."
Stacks of newspapers are lined up on the ground. The text overlaying the photo says "Design a communication plan to share news with your community."
A team of people applaud and look pleased. Four members of the team are seated, while two are standing. The text overlaying the photo says "Engage your team with a facilitated discussion or team-building workshop."
A closeup photo of the face of an old compass. The text overlaying the photo says "Create a meaningful value statement for your organization."