About me

Hi, I’m Cher Molle, Founder & Principal Consultant at Molle Consulting.

I'm a nonprofit development executive, philanthropy strategist, and fundraising leader who helps mission-driven organizations build the resources they need to create lasting change.

For nearly fourteen years, I've helped nonprofits secure millions of dollars in philanthropic support, strengthen fundraising programs, engage boards more effectively, and build long-term financial sustainability. I've worked across education, community development, environmental justice, gender equity, global mental health, democracy, and narrative change, partnering with organizations ranging from grassroots nonprofits to national institutions.

Although the missions have varied, I’ve always asked: “How can I help great nonprofits do great work?”

I believe that nonprofit development is about so much more than just raising money. At its best, it's about building relationships, aligning people around a shared vision, and creating the capacity to solve the world’s most pressing problems.

That's why my work sits at the intersection of fundraising strategy, nonprofit leadership, and organizational growth.

I'm also a first-generation college graduate with bachelor's and master's degrees in social work, specializing in communities and policy arenas. While my career ultimately took me into nonprofit leadership and philanthropy, my education continues to shape how I think: through a macro-level lens, examining policies and systems, and focusing on creating long-term, positive change in communities and in our society.

Outside of my career, I'm a lifelong learner who loves writing, reading, traveling, gardening, swimming, and kayaking. Most importantly, I'm a proud mom of three incredible young children who remind me every day why this work is so important.

If you'd like to know more about what led me here, I'd love to share my personal story with you.