About

We understand the nonprofit sector from the inside out and are here to share the expertise of experienced practitioners—people who have led organizations, built teams, raised millions, and navigated real-world challenges.

Purposeful Consulting Group’s trusted advisors offer support across the core areas of nonprofit operations and leadership. We partner with executive leaders to navigate growth, change, and complexity—providing strategic counsel, hands-on guidance, and capacity-building support. Our work includes coaching, infrastructure development, and the design and implementation of strategies that strengthen fundraising, operations, and governance. Whether addressing an immediate need or building long-term organizational resilience, we serve as collaborative thought partners invested in your mission’s success.

Our team works alongside you—offering thoughtful, tailored guidance that honors your mission, strengthens your leadership, and creates sustainable solutions to support your organization for the long term.

Core Focus Areas:

  • Executive and Leadership Coaching

  • Fractional Services

  • Fundraising & Development

  • Finance & Accounting

  • Board Recruitment & Engagement

Our Expertise

Michele Bart

FUNDRAISING - BOARD DEVELOPMENT - STRATEGIC CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

With more than 25 years in nonprofit leadership and philanthropy, Michele supports organizations with strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and sustainable revenue growth. She has led multi-million-dollar campaigns, built internal systems, and facilitated high-impact change—all with a collaborative, mission-first approach.

Denise Gurulé

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Denise provides Fractional CFO and accounting services to nonprofits and small businesses looking for trusted financial guidance. With deep expertise in nonprofit financial management and small business accounting, I help my clients understand their numbers, plan for the future, and meet compliance requirements with confidence.

Who We’ve Served & Supported

We’ve supported—and worked within—organizations of all sizes, missions, and scopes.
Our experience spans local nonprofits, national networks, and global initiatives.

Organizations below reflect a mix of consulting partnerships and prior leadership roles held by members of our network.