Celeste Carlson is a nonprofit consultant and founder of Growing Good Consulting and BoardSpark, specializing in board development, fundraising leadership, and organizational capacity‑building. She has more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including nearly a decade as a community foundation program officer partnering with organizations across urban and rural communities. Celeste now works with executive directors, fundraisers, and boards to strengthen governance and build practical, no‑ask fundraising systems that fit small shops and tight‑knit communities. She holds an MBA and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management.
