With more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Merissa Koller brings a deep commitment and understanding to service and a broad range of expertise to every organization she supports. Her career spans public media, education, outdoor recreation, and sports—fields that have shaped her belief in the power of storytelling, community connection, and equitable access to opportunity.

Merissa holds a degree in Creative Writing, a foundation that informs her strengths as a communicator, grant writer, and strategic thinker. Her storied travel history—filled with diverse cultures, landscapes, and communities—has cultivated a global perspective and a deep appreciation for the ways people come together to create change.

In 2018, Merissa moved from Kodiak, Alaska to Port Angeles, Washington, where she quickly became an active member of the community. She has contributed to the tapestry of the Olympic Peninsula through local employment, board service, coaching, mentoring, and leadership roles that center on collaboration and collective impact. Whether guiding a nonprofit through transition, facilitating strategic planning, or helping a team rediscover its shared vision, Merissa approaches every partnership with curiosity, compassion, and a belief in the strength of community-driven work.

Dedicated, thoughtful, and mission-focused, Merissa is committed to helping organizations build capacity, strengthen their impact, and move confidently toward their goals. Please email your request for more information or resume.

A consulting partnership can be a turning point for a nonprofit—bringing fresh perspective, expert guidance, and essential capacity when organizations need it most. By stepping in as a trusted ally, Mission Consulting, LLC can help nonprofits move from feeling overwhelmed or stagnant to becoming focused, aligned, and equipped for long-term success.

1. Reigniting Vision and Strategic Direction
Nonprofits can lose momentum when navigating growth, leadership changes, or shifting community needs. Sometimes it helps for organizations to step back, clarify their vision, and chart a strategic path forward. With structured planning, facilitated conversations, and actionable goals, renewed purpose and direction drive measurable progress.

2. Strengthening Leadership During Transitions
Leadership turnover can create uncertainty. Through interim leadership, we provide stability, continuity, and confidence—keeping programs strong while preparing the organization for its next chapter. This prevents mission drift and ensures the organization emerges from transition stronger than before.

3. Building Internal Capacity and Skills
From grant training to board development, equip your team with the knowledge, tools, and processes they need to thrive long after the consulting engagement ends. This capacity-building strengthens the entire organization, increases effectiveness, and reduces burnout.

4. Expanding Funding Opportunities and Sustainability
Through professional grant writing, donor research, and fundraising strategy, nonprofits can secure the resources required to grow their impact. Better funding means more programs, more reach, and greater stability.

5. Improving Systems, Accountability, and Evaluation
Our program evaluation and planning support help nonprofits track outcomes, communicate impact, and make data-informed decisions. This strengthens credibility with funders and stakeholders while ensuring programs are responsive and effective.

6. Unifying People Around a Shared Mission
Perhaps most importantly, Mission Consulting, LLC will help staff, boards, and volunteers reconnect to their collective power. By facilitating conversations, aligning goals, and improving communication, you can cultivate a unified, energized team that works together toward the organization’s vision.

At its best, consulting doesn’t just solve problems—it helps nonprofits transform. It creates a stronger foundation, clearer direction, and renewed confidence so organizations can expand their reach, deepen their impact, and achieve the change they were created to make. Contact us for a quote today!