
Helping mission-driven organizations turn complexity into clarity by aligning strategy, operations, and people so they can grow with confidence.
Services
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning— Goal Setting— Governance Training & Executive Coaching
Operations Support
Start Up Support— Policy Development — Operations System Evaluation & Process Improvement
People- Search & HR
Custom Executive Search — HR Consultation — Executive Performance Management
RP Consulting Services LLC helps mission-driven organizations navigate complex transitions and build strong foundations for growth. Founded by Richard Pohlman, a seasoned nonprofit executive and operations leader, the firm brings more than 20 years of experience guiding schools and nonprofits through pivotal moments of change.
Richard has led organizations with budgets ranging from $4M to $30M and teams of over 100 staff, overseeing all aspects of operations—finance, HR, compliance, facilities, IT, and governance. His track record includes launching a new nonprofit from inception, stabilizing a $30M organization during a founder-to-new-leader transition, and partnering with boards to design and implement strategic plans that secured millions in funding.
At the heart of RP Consulting’s work is a collaborative approach: listening closely to stakeholders, aligning operations with mission, and creating practical, step-by-step plans that organizations can trust and implement. Whether supporting strategic planning, strengthening compliance, or building cross-functional systems, the firm focuses on solutions that improve both organizational health and the experiences of the people they serve.