Carrie Gray

About Carrie Gray

Nonprofit strategy consultant & business advisor helping leaders cut through chaos.I work with nonprofit executives and small business owners to strengthen boards, scale sustainably, and lead with clarity.You didn’t take on a leadership role or start a business to manage chaos.But here you are — putting out fires, navigating team dynamics, responding to the board, chasing funding, or pushing toward growth goals that feel just out of reach. Meanwhile, your vision is on hold.That’s where I come in.I’m Carrie Gray — strategist, advisor, nonprofit strategy consultant, and founder of Gray Breakthroughs. I partner with nonprofit executives and small business owners who are ready to move beyond complexity and finally gain traction.With 30 years of leadership experience across nonprofits, higher education, healthcare, and business ownership, I bring a unique lens that blends strategy, governance, and sustainable leadership. Clients tell me I ask the questions no one else asks and make the complex feel manageable.My clients come to me when they’re:Stuck in decision paralysis, board dynamics, or team gridlockJuggling competing priorities with no time to think strategicallyReady to scale but unsure where to focus nextLooking for a thought partner and executive coach who won’t sugarcoat itWhat they get: Clarity on where they’re going and how to get there A sounding board who understands both leadership and execution Custom strategies they actually use (with metrics that matter) Renewed energy, direction, and measurable resultsAreas of Expertise- Board Engagement & Governance Development (including my Board Engagement Accelerator course)- Business Strategy & Scaling for Small Businesses- Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory- Mastermind Facilitation & Strategic PlanningSound familiar? Let’s talk about what’s possible. Ways to work with me- Board Engagement Accelerator — a 6-week course for nonprofit executives - 1:1 Executive Coaching + Strategic Advisory- Mastermind Groups for Business Owners- Board + Leadership Development for Nonprofits- Strategy Consulting Get in touch: h••••@graybreakthroughs.com Explore my work: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://graybreakthroughs.myflodesk.com/subscribe Let’s connect here on LinkedIn

Experience

1. Founder & Principal

   Gray Breakthroughs, Llc

   Mar 2021 — Present

   Gray Breakthroughs helps business and nonprofit leaders clarify their vision, maximize their potential, and create practical roadmaps that drive meaningful, sustainable change in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. As a professional business advising, coaching & consulting practice, we\'ve worked with dozens of organizations to support their growth & sustainability. Since our founding, we have worked with over 60 clients in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Here’s a sample of what they say about our services:\"I have served as a business strategy and innovation consultant for over 25 years in the corporate environment. That experience provides me with an unusual perspective around Carrie\'s capabilities and effectiveness. I would highly recommend her and would readily utilize her services.\"\"Carrie and her team at Gray Breakthroughs are the consummate professionals. Carrie supported us with board development training and strategic planning. I highly recommend Carrie and Gray Breakthroughs for anyone seeking to build a solid foundation for growth and longevity in their organization.\"\"Carrie has made a world of difference. Her experience and skills were critical to not only helping us re-imagine our mission, but also to develop a strategic road map on how to achieve it.\"\"When I began working with Carrie, I was a relatively new executive director without a strong leadership identity. Carrie\'s coaching helped me explore my skills, values, and goals. I\'ve developed more confidence, and her guidance helped me navigate complex issues more confidently. Carrie\'s expertise and encouragement have been invaluable, and I highly recommend her services to any leader looking to elevate their performance and drive meaningful change.\"

Education

• Syracuse University

  MS, Public Relations

  1997 — 1998

• Wilmington University

  Doctor of Business Administration

  2012 — 2015

• Elon University

  BA, Communications

  1993 — 1997