Michele Molano

About Michele Molano

I’m a strategic consultant and seasoned executive who partners with nonprofit and small business leaders to align strategy, strengthen grant and funding approaches, and support executive leadership.My experience spans nearly three decades across both corporate and nonprofit sectors, most recently as Chief Operating Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence. Today, I collaborate with mission-driven organizations and leaders—offering thoughtful, practical guidance to help them move from insight to impact.I’m known for making sense of complexity, surfacing what matters most, and helping leaders develop strategies that are clear, actionable, and mission-aligned.Current services include:• Strategic planning & alignment reviews• Executive coaching (experience-based, non-certified)• Grant and funding strategy + positioning for growthLet’s connect if you’re looking for a values-driven thought partner with a strong strategic lens.

Experience

1. Project Advisor, Project Leader, Board Matching

   Compass Pro Bono

   Jan 2016 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Compass provides pro bono strategic consulting services to nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Chicago areas. Compass’ mission is to inspire business professionals to engage with their local nonprofits to transform communities. In Philadelphia, Compass launched 16 projects in 2017-18, increasing from 10 projects in 2016-17.Served in 20••••18 as Project Advisor for three teams leading projects ranging from Strategic Alignment, Strategic Partnership, and Board Development. Served in 20••••17 as Project Leader for a volunteer team of 9 business professionals, managing a Strategic Alignment engagement for Mercy Neighborhood Ministries. Deliverables included stakeholder/client interviews & surveys, evaluation of overall mission alignment, financial sustainability, and development of options/recommendations to support sustainability/expansion of various service lines. Served on the Client Selection Committee.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  BA, German

  1985 — 1989

• The Wharton School

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Leadership
• Managed Care
• Healthcare
• Product Launch
• Market Research
• Strategic Planning
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Vaccines
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing
• Family Planning
• Commercialization
• Strategy
• Global Marketing
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sales Effectiveness