Evan James Consulting
Evan James Consulting is a management consulting firm in New Orleans, LA committed to helping the social sector solve problems that matter.

We work with...
Changemakers that advance equity and justice, helping them to accelerate and sustain their impact. Our clients are leaders in nonprofit, philanthropic, and government organizations.
Our firm takes its name from the founder’s two young sons and the generations before them in whose honor they were named: Black men and women who took to heart and embodied the idea that it takes a village, living their lives in service to their families, their communities, and their country.
At Evan James, we continue that tradition through our work, helping our clients plan and deliver strategies, policies, programs, and practices designed to reverse unequal outcomes for historically and presently marginalized groups.
Simply put, we help our clients solve problems that matter.
We do this by...

Gathering Data That Informs Decision-Making

Analyzing Clients' Strengths and Opportunities

Researching Best and Promising Practices

Developing Solutions and Implementation Plans
Services

Strategic and Operational Planning
Strengthening organizations’ approach and impact

Financial Sustainability Planning
Increasing organizations’ ability to resource themselves

Implementation Support
Assisting with the management and execution of significant projects

Startup Planning
Designing and executing the creation of new organizations, programs, and initiatives
Our Expert Team

Charles West
President

Gabrielle Gunn

Daniella Barton
Associate Consultant

Harry Schnur
Sr. Consultant

Karli Wells
Associate Consultant
Certifications
FAQ
Evan James Consulting is a Black owned management consulting firm that is committed to helping the social sector – nonprofit, philanthropic, and government organizations – create equitable outcomes for all. We help our clients plan and deliver strategies, policies, programs and practices designed to reverse unequal outcomes for historically and presently marginalized groups.
Evan James Specializes in:
- Strategic and Operational Planning: Improving strategy and operations to maximize an organization’s impact
- Financial Sustainability Planning: Identifying opportunities to enhance sustainable revenue and unrestricted funding
- Implementation Support: Assisting with the management and execution of strategic and operational projects
- Startup Planning: Designing and executing the creation of new organizations, programs, or initiatives
We work with social sector – nonprofit, philanthropic, and government – organizations to help them solve problems that matter.
Although we tailor projects to each client’s goals and environment, we typically follow our standard approach of:
- Gathering Data That Informs Decision-Making
- Analyzing Clients’ Strengths and Opportunities
- Researching Best and Promising Practices
- Developing Solutions and Implementation Plans
Our team is flexible in modifying the scope of work requested and adjusting our work plan and budget accordingly.
The Evan James Consulting team leverages first-hand experience leading government agencies, schools, and non-profit organizations and partnering with non-profit, government, and philanthropic leaders to address the systemic barriers that limit communities of color. On behalf of our clients and the communities they serve, we leverage our expertise in:
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Business plan development
- Organizational design
- Financial sustainability planning
- Fund development planning
- Collective impact model design and implementation
- Public budget management
- Earned revenue strategy development
- Financial modeling
- Board development
Connect With Us...
We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact us for opportunities to work with your organization or to learn more.
Address :
2051 Caton St., #8377 New Orleans, LA 70122
Phone :
504-517-1084
Email :
contactus@evanjamesconsulting.com