Your mission deserves center stage

HMH Creative Consulting

I provide consulting services to arts and cultural organizations focused on financial stability, strategic clarity, and sustainable program development. I specialize in working with small to mid-sized nonprofits navigating periods of transition, constrained resources, or growth inflection points.

My work is practical, funder-aware, and board-ready—designed to help organizations make sound decisions they can actually implement.

Does This Sound Familiar?

You’re the kind of organization that cares deeply about your mission—but is carrying more complexity than your current systems were designed to hold. You don’t necessarily need to be “fixed.” You need clarity, alignment, and a few well-placed structural improvements that make everything else easier.

You likely see yourself in one of these situations:

I’m Hollis

I began my career in the arts as a ballet dancer, where I developed a deep appreciation for discipline, collaboration, and the relationship between vision and execution. That foundation continues to shape how I approach leadership and organizational work today.

I transitioned from performance into arts administration and have spent two decades as the director of a mission-driven organization. In that role, I have guided the organization through significant growth, change, and complexity while remaining grounded in its core mission and community relationships.

My experience includes leading the development and stewardship of a multi-million-dollar facility, managing a diverse portfolio of funding sources including state, federal, local, and foundation grants, and maintaining strong, ongoing relationships with patrons, families, and community partners. Alongside these responsibilities, I have worked closely with boards and leadership teams to ensure organizational stability, financial accountability, and mission alignment through periods of both expansion and uncertainty.

Over time, my work has been shaped by the realities of nonprofit leadership—balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day operational demands, navigating shifting funding landscapes, and supporting healthy relationships between boards, staff, and the communities they serve.

I now bring this experience to consulting work with nonprofit organizations navigating transition, complexity, or moments that require clear thinking and steady leadership support. My focus is on helping organizations strengthen alignment between mission, resources, and decision-making so they can move forward with confidence and clarity.

Extra Hands, Right Skills

You get experienced support exactly when you need it, without adding a permanent staff position.

Stronger Programs

Supporting the development of programs that are clear, purposeful, and truly aligned with your mission.