
Strategic support for civic and nonprofit leaders
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Bayleaf Consulting serves nonprofit, philanthropic, and civic organizations across the Midwest and beyond. We are experts in developing organizational vision, translating it into program strategy, and supporting leaders through those changes.
We believe leaders who do long-lasting work deserve holistic support at every step.
We love projects that get us deep in the community. Sometimes that looks like:
We help leadership set direction and translate it into a working plan. Every plan is grounded in reality and capacity rather than ambition and scarcity.
Learn MoreWe build programs that turn strategic priorities into operational work. Each program is designed to meet your mission and community needs.
Learn MoreWe coach executives through change with direct, ongoing support. Every session is curated to develop individual leadership skills.
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Ellie Scott, Founder & Chief Strategist
Most leadership decisions stall because we believe we don’t have enough choices. My role is to help unlock those options and create a path forward. And I’ve always found that when people are given enough choices, they usually make good ones.
We take on a limited number of engagements each quarter to protect the quality of every project we run. If you're ready to start a conversation, request an engagement below.
Book a CallWe'll discuss where you are today, where you'd like to go, and what needs to be true to get you there.
We'll co-design an engagement tailored to your capacity, timeline, and budget.
We'll carry out the work in close partnership, leaving you equipped to keep moving without us in the room.
We are based at CIC in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, and are open to national, international, and intergalactic engagements.
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