EDJ Consulting

Fractional Chief of Staff & Consultant to Nonprofits

EDJ Consulting

Fractional Chief of Staff & Consultant to Nonprofits

Why Hire a Chief of Staff?

  • Cost-effective Strategic Support

    A Fractional Chief of Staff provides high-level, strategic support without the cost of a full-time hire.

  • A Trusted Thought Partner

    Acting as a trusted thought partner, we help streamline workflows, manage special projects, prepare board materials, and engage funders.

  • Keeping You Mission Focused

    With flexible, cost-effective support, a Fractional Chief of Staff enables your organization to operate more strategically, boost efficiency, and stay focused on what matters most: your mission.

Meet Edith

Edith is a strategic leader, consultant, and educator with a proven track record of executing new ideas, coaching teams, and driving organizational growth. As the founder of EDJ Consulting, Edith partners with mission-driven organizations to develop strategy, facilitate leadership alignment, and optimize operational systems.

With experience spanning philanthropy, workforce development, and education, they have led strategic planning, facilitated high-impact collaborations, and advised executive teams on talent, operations, and change management. A passionate relationship-builder and data-driven problem solver, Edith brings deep expertise in coaching, research, and organizational strategy to every engagement.

How I Can Support Your Organization

    • Facilitate leadership team meetings and retreats

    • Develop and track OKRs (Objectives & Key Results)

    • Align stakeholders around a clear vision and priorities

    • Support decision-making with research and data analysis

    • Optimize internal workflows and communication

    • Design and implement project management systems

    • Improve efficiency in cross-functional collaboration

    • Coach executives and senior leaders on strategy and execution

    • Develop leadership training and onboarding programs

    • Support hiring, recruiting, and talent strategy

    • Foster team alignment through effective internal communication

    • Prepare board materials and presentations

    • Coordinate cross-organization initiatives

    • Manage key relationships with funders, partners, and advisors

    • Conduct market or industry research to inform strategy

    • Design and execute initiatives that require cross-functional coordination

    • Provide analysis on emerging trends in economic mobility, education, or workforce development

You're in Good Company

Trusted by organizations big and small to deliver exceptional work with lasting impact.


Connect Ideas. Foster Growth. Empower Organizations to Create Lasting Change

Thriving in diverse environments, the dandelion embodies the flexibility and resourcefulness required in today’s nonprofit landscape. This reflects our mission: to connect ideas, foster growth, and empower organizations to create lasting change.

At EDJ Consulting, the dandelion is our guiding symbol—representing resilience, adaptability, and the spread of transformative ideas. Just as a dandelion’s seeds travel with the wind to spark growth in new places, we help organizations cultivate strategic insights and extend their impact far beyond the immediate.

Let’s Connect

Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to explore how a fractional Chief of Staff can support your team, let’s start the conversation and see how I can help move your priorities forward.