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Transforming your organization

Shattuck Consulting transforms your organization by equipping leaders with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to drive lasting impact. Through expert coaching, strategic planning, and board development, we help nonprofits strengthen leadership, improve decision-making, and build a clear path toward sustainable growth. Our tailored approach ensures that organizations can navigate challenges with confidence, foster collaboration, and maximize their mission-driven potential.

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Carol Shattuck is an experienced leader who possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in coaching, strategic planning, board development and collaboration development. She leads Shattuck Consulting, drawing from her 35 years of experience as an executive and consultant to nonprofit organizations in southeast Texas. She is a member of BoardSource, certified in Nonprofit Board Consulting and is trained as a Leadership and Life Coach through iPEC. Her passion for service drives her commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector, especially in areas related to education, social services and civic engagement. 

Prior to founding SC, Ms. Shattuck held the role of President and CEO of Collaborative for Children, a nonprofit organization that partners with parents, early education programs and the community to help young children reach their full potential. During her 20-year tenure, Shattuck led the organization through a successful merger, significant growth in programmatic reach and funds raised, as well as cultivating local, state and national partnerships.

Before her work with Collaborative for Children, Shattuck worked for United Way Greater Houston for 8 years, developing and leading what is now Nonprofit Connection, a coaching and training resource for leaders in the Houston nonprofit sector. Later in her UW tenure, she partnered with the UW President, supporting the strategic planning process and working with the UW Board of Directors on strategic issues and board development.

// CHANGE AGENT, STRATEGIST, COACH

Carol Shattuck

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— Experience & Achievements —

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    Leading an organization with 85+ personnel and a $10M budget

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    Successfully raising funds from foundations, corporations, and public sources

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    Building impactful collaborations with measurable outcomes

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    Strengthening policies and systems in early care and education

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    Creating strong volunteer leadership structures

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Featured Press & Media Coverage

Featured Press & Media Coverage

April 2022 Interview with Shattuck, alumni of Rice University, Jones School of Business

I'm so honored that Rice Business included an article in this month’s magazine about my career in the nonprofit sector. My graduate education at Rice through the Jones School was pivotal to my ability to make a difference in the community. Thank you Rice Jones School!

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