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Meet Ellie Brown
Ellie brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to every partnership, with a unique background spanning organizational development, fundraising strategy, and creative leadership. Her equity-centered approach is informed by her work across sectors—from grassroots organizations to established institutions.
Leadership Experience: Executive Director at DESIGNxRI, Development Director at Boston Impact Initiative (BII), Women's Fund of Rhode Island, and founder of Brown Catalyst Consulting (former POPsicle Consulting).
Creative Foundation: Ellie began her career as an artist and fine-art photography educator with B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees. She taught fine art for 17 years before transitioning to nonprofit leadership, bringing a creative problem-solving approach to organizational challenges.
Recent Partnerships include RIBBA, Browning the Greenspace, Economic Progress Institute, Brown Department of Evidence-Based Medicine, and dozens of individual creatives and small arts nonprofit organizations.
Ellie is passionate about building systems that advance equity and inclusion. She ensures that mission-driven organizations have the necessary infrastructure to create lasting change. Based in Rhode Island, she works with organizations throughout New England and beyond.
Transparency
We believe in honest conversations about what's working, what isn't, and what it will really take to get you where you want to go.
Innovation
We stay ahead of emerging tools and strategies, bringing fresh approaches that help your organization work smarter, not harder.
Our Values
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Care
We approach every partnership with genuine care for your mission, your team, and the communities you serve.
Communication
Clear, consistent communication isn't just nice to have—it's essential for building trust and ensuring every project stays on track.
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