Carrie Gray

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About Carrie Gray

Nonprofit strategy consultant & business advisor helping leaders cut through chaos. I work with nonprofit executives and small business owners to strengthen boards, scale sustainably, and lead with clarity. You didn’t take on a leadership role or start a business to manage chaos. But here you are — putting out fires, navigating team dynamics, responding to the board, chasing funding, or pushing toward growth goals that feel just out of reach. Meanwhile, your vision is on hold. That’s where I come in. I’m Carrie Gray — strategist, advisor, nonprofit strategy consultant, and founder of Gray Breakthroughs. I partner with nonprofit executives and small business owners who are ready to move beyond complexity and finally gain traction. With 30 years of leadership experience across nonprofits, higher education, healthcare, and business ownership, I bring a unique lens that blends strategy, governance, and sustainable leadership. Clients tell me I ask the questions no one else asks and make the complex feel manageable. My clients come to me when they’re: Stuck in decision paralysis, board dynamics, or team gridlock Juggling competing priorities with no time to think strategically Ready to scale but unsure where to focus next Looking for a thought partner and executive coach who won’t sugarcoat it What they get: Clarity on where they’re going and how to get there A sounding board who understands both leadership and execution Custom strategies they actually use (with metrics that matter) Renewed energy, direction, and measurable results Areas of Expertise- Board Engagement & Governance Development (including my Board Engagement Accelerator course)- Business Strategy & Scaling for Small Businesses - Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory - Mastermind Facilitation & Strategic Planning Sound familiar? Let’s talk about what’s possible. Ways to work with me- Board Engagement Accelerator — a 6-week course for nonprofit executives - 1:1 Executive Coaching + Strategic Advisory - Mastermind Groups for Business Owners - Board + Leadership Development for Nonprofits - Strategy Consulting Get in touch: hello@graybreakthroughs.com Explore my work: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://graybreakthroughs.myflodesk.com/subscribe Let’s connect here on LinkedIn