PMA Launches Consultant Mastermind

PMA Nonprofit Leadership has officially launched a new Nonprofit Consultant Mastermind, a peer learning community designed specifically for consultants serving the nonprofit sector.

The idea emerged when podcast guest, consultant, and author Hardy Smith suggested that the successful model behind PMA’s long-running Nonprofit Leadership Mastermind could also be applied to consultants themselves. After discussions with solopreneurs and small firms across the country, it became clear that there was strong interest in a dedicated space for consultants to strengthen their practices, exchange strategies, and provide support to one another.

The program officially began on August 25, 2025, with its first monthly session. Facilitated by Patton McDowell and Joy Zuniga, the Mastermind provides participants with the time and structure to deepen their understanding of each other’s work while offering coaching and peer support.

The Consultant Mastermind Participants

This inaugural group brings together a talented and diverse set of nonprofit consultants from across the United States:

• Michael Corley – The Corley Company (Sarasota, FL)

• Kelly Earp – KayeM, Inc (Durham, NC)

• Sara Leonard – Sara Leonard Group (Tampa, FL)

• Alexia Maas – Maas Leadership (Greensboro, NC)

• Mike Melara – MFM Leads (Syracuse, NY)

• Anthony Shoecraft – Connector Consulting (Seattle, WA)

• Hardy Smith – Hardy Smith Consulting (Daytona Beach, FL)

• Katie Spencer – Zipline Consulting (Winnetka, IL)

• Alyce Lee Stansbury – Stansbury Consulting (Tallahassee, FL)

• Rebecca White – The Content Cove (San Antonio, TX)

An Ongoing Program

Unlike a traditional cohort model with a fixed endpoint, the Nonprofit Consultant Mastermind is designed as an ongoing program. PMA will continue to welcome new consultants into the community as openings occur, ensuring a dynamic and evolving exchange of ideas.

Learn More

If you are a nonprofit consultant interested in strengthening your practice while supporting peers across the sector, you can learn more and join the waiting list by visiting https://www.pmanonprofit.com/consultantmastermind or contacting PMA Nonprofit Leadership directly.