Your Next
Strategic
Partner
Through practical, equity-driven strategies, I propel nonprofits and small businesses by uplifting the people who power them.
Custom-built, process-driven solutions for:
Small Businesses
Full-service support to help entrepreneurs succeed.
Nonprofits
Holistic support to help nonprofits overcome complex challenges.
Nonprofit Workers
Driving success for purpose-driven leaders.
So you can boost your capacity, resolve complex issues, and do the hard work of changing the world.
Ways to Work Together:
Organizational Assessment
Get clarity and a plan to move forward sustainably.
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Leadership & Advisory
Ongoing support to help with decisions, transitions, and growth.
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Coaching & Development
Holistic and accessible coaching that centers wellbeing.
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So you can uncover opportunities, tackle challenges, and lead with confidence.
The SPC Process
Schedule a consultation
Your first 30-minute consultation is free!
Let’s feel each other out and look for a mutual fit.
Bring Your Tough Challenges & Big Ideas
Come to your consultation ready to tell me about what you’re working on and where you’d like to go next.
Co-Create a Plan or Chart Your Next Steps
Your consultation will result in a plan to work together or next steps you can take on your own. Either way, I’m here to help.
What folks are saying:
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“Our volunteer program has flourished, reaching new heights and making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.”
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“Shannon is unapologetically passionate about entrepreneurship and the success of those of us who take the plunge. She is an incredible asset and guaranteed to inspire progress and positivity in any organization.”
Robert Breen
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“Shannon offered much needed advice that helped boost my confidence. She will push you to succeed and always remind you of your worth.”
Lauren Shalek
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“Shannon's contributions to our strategic planning process were invaluable in shaping a plan that is both ambitious and achievable. I highly recommend Shannon Parris Consulting to any organization seeking thoughtful and effective strategic planning support.”
Patrick Fisher, CEO
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“Shannon has a calm, matter-of-fact and nonjudgmental demeanor, which made me comfortable discussing business challenges.”
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“Shannon has become my "Secret Weapon," a trusted ally in this ecosystem building work. She is a phenomenal operations expert.”
Vernard Alexander
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“Working with Shannon has been a business savior! I NEEDED this! I have become a better leader for my team and now lead leaders.”
Ebony Evans
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“Shannon is like a think tank by herself with her creative thinking.”
Alice Washington
The Stepping Stones Pathways
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“Shannon has a keen sense of business acumen, especially in the current economic and political climate. We are so grateful for her insight.”
Karen Krieger
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“Shannon's passion, along with its manifestation in her work, is a display of her conviction. She is the ideal partner — assertive and driven, yet humble and fair.”
Nick Drombosky
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“Shannon goes beyond being a consultant; she becomes a true business partner. Her insights are invaluable. I eagerly sought her input on every idea.”
Taylor Ford
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“The opportunity to process things and work them through is priceless. I got a chance to push myself when I normally wouldn’t have. Shannon pushed me forward.”
Raymond Miles
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“Shannon does an amazing job as a partner. She assists, redirects and gets to the root of the problem. It's obvious that she loves what she does.”
Cassandra Spearman
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"Shannon is an amazing coach; her compassion & honesty will help you elevate your mindset."
Kimberly Hairston-Neal
The Modern Steward -
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“Shannon helped me bring things into focus and consider elements of my business that weren't even on my radar yet.”
Jeff Betten
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“I feel less intimidated by the challenges in front of me than I did before. The level of confidence I have now is dramatically different - and people are noticing it here.”
Connie Feda
Cookie Cookie Ice Cream
Get ready to move forward.