Michelle Turman, MA, CFRE is the CEO of Catalyst Consulting Services whose mission is to facilitate positive change for nonprofits in the areas of executive searches, organizational management, and fundraising. With over twenty-seven years of nonprofit experience, Turman has been responsible for increasing the impact and best practices of nonprofit organizations she serves and has raised over $75 million for the Tampa Bay community through her professional and personal philanthropic efforts.

Transitioning a Long-Term and Founding CEO

Every organization must transition a long-term and/or founding CEO at some point in its growth. This requires pre-planning on the part of the governance board and an open discussion about succession planning with the current CEO. At Catalyst Consulting Services, we not only conduct executive searches, but work with our clients to ensure that the…

C-Suite

Nonprofit C-Suite Hiring 2021 & Beyond

2020 brought challenges that many nonprofits are still dealing with today. Organizations are shifting on sand to strengthen remote operations, revitalize their fundraising strategy, and understand how to embrace diversity and inclusion, but one thing remains constant in executive search practices – change. The ability to revisit the way Catalyst Consulting Services serves as a…

Catalyst 4 Change Feature: Early Childhood Coalition of Hillsborough County

In June 2020, Catalyst Consulting Services, Inc. launched a new initiative, Catalyst 4 Change, to highlight client partners during this time of significant change in an effort to share stories of how these amazing nonprofits are rethinking the delivery of their mission in our community. We are pleased to Early Childhood Council of Hillsborough County (ECC) whom Catalyst…