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McKinnon & Co. Consulting

Strategy.
Systems.
Equity.

Helping mission-driven organizations build healthier cultures, stronger leadership, and clearer internal infrastructure — from the inside out.

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Core Service Areas
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Exec Leadership Background
Ray McKinnon
Ray McKinnon, MSHRM Founder & Principal Consultant
About the Practice

The Inside Work That Makes the Mission Possible

Ray McKinnon brings a background spanning nonprofit executive leadership, people development, organizational culture, operations, recruitment, and strategic growth. He has led teams, built programs, managed budgets, and navigated change across community, nonprofit, public, and operational settings — which means he can see the whole picture.

What makes McKinnon & Co. different is the combination: Ray speaks both “mission” and “management.” The work is grounded, practical, and honest — designed to help organizations close the gap between who they say they are and how they actually operate.

Real executive experience — shaped by lived leadership, not just consulting theory

Both strategic and humane — equally focused on whether the system works for the people inside it

Multi-sector depth — patterns visible across nonprofit, civic, community, and operational settings

An honest voice — able to name what others often dance around, and that’s where trust begins

“Good people can still build messy organizations. We help clear the fog, tighten the structure, and build workplaces that can actually hold the mission they say they believe in.”
— Ray McKinnon, Founder · McKinnon & Co.
What We Do

Four Areas. One Integrated Approach.

Every engagement is tailored to what the client actually needs. Whether you are in growth, transition, recovery, or simply ready to build better — the work starts where you are.

01

Strategy & Planning

Helping organizations get clear on who they are, what they are building, and what they need to prioritize. This work cuts through reactive patterns and builds intentional direction.

Especially useful for organizations that feel scattered, are recovering from leadership turnover, or are facing a season of significant growth or restructuring.

Strategic PlanningLeadership AlignmentRole ClarityOrg Assessment
02

Organizational Development

Building healthier teams, stronger managers, and more sustainable internal cultures. This work translates values into everyday practices — accountability systems, onboarding, and communication norms that actually hold.

For organizations that want to be better employers and better stewards of their people, but need help making that real.

Manager CoachingHR SystemsCulture AssessmentTeam Effectiveness
03

Facilitation & Speaking

Workshops, retreats, keynotes, and team intensives rooted in lived leadership — not theory alone. Thoughtful, direct, and accessible. Built for real people navigating real complexity.

Available for conferences, leadership retreats, staff development days, board training, and customized team sessions.

WorkshopsKeynotesRetreatsLeadership Intensives
04

Equity & Culture Building

A mature, honest approach to equity, belonging, and organizational culture — not checkbox diversity work. Equity treated as both a relational and structural issue.

Includes policy review, identifying gaps between values and practice, and building more inclusive structures for hiring, leadership, and team culture.

Inclusive LeadershipPolicy ReviewCulture WorkValues Alignment
Speaking & Facilitation

Leadership Development That Lands

Ray brings a facilitation style grounded in real executive experience. No inflated clichés, no abstract theory disconnected from practice. Honest, intelligent conversation about the work of leadership.

Retreats & Team Sessions

Custom team development experiences for leadership groups, staff teams, and boards navigating growth, transition, or culture work.

Keynotes & Conference Talks

Engaging presentations for organizational conferences, sector convenings, and leadership summits. Topics rooted in leadership, culture, systems, and equity.

Manager & Leader Training

Workshops and intensives for middle managers, emerging leaders, and executive teams. Focused on accountability, culture, and communication under pressure.

Signature Topics
Middle Manager DevelopmentCulture-Building in PracticeInclusive LeadershipChange LeadershipHealthy AccountabilityPeople-Centered SupervisionCommunication Under PressureTrust & Team DynamicsSystems That Support PeopleValues-to-Operations Alignment
Who We Serve

Built for Organizations Doing
Important Work in the World

Nonprofits & Foundations

Organizations navigating growth, leadership transitions, or the gap between mission and daily operations.

Civic & Community Institutions

Public-serving organizations that need practical support aligning their values with how they actually lead and operate.

Teams in Transition

Organizations recovering from leadership turnover, restructuring, or growth that has outpaced their internal infrastructure.

Faith-Rooted Organizations

Progressive faith communities that hold strong values but need help translating those values into healthy, accountable organizational practice.

Executive Leaders

Leaders who need a clear-eyed thought partner to assess what’s working, name what isn’t, and build what’s next.

Mission-Driven Teams

Small businesses and teams that care deeply about people and purpose but need stronger systems and more sustainable leadership habits.

Get in Touch

Let’s Talk About What You’re Building

Every engagement starts with a conversation. Whether you have a specific challenge in mind or just need a place to think through what’s not working, reach out. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation.

ray@mckinnonandco.me
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