Philosophy
Organizations are essential for building strong communities and solving important issues in an ever-changing, complex landscape. Flaherty Consulting assists organizations in handling challenges, reflecting and focusing, and undertaking strategic endeavors. Since every organization is unique, we collaborate with you to develop a tailored approach that leads to efficient results.
Services
Alignment
Aligning organizational values with day-to-day behaviors enhances job satisfaction, employee well-being, and engagement. We work with organizations to tailor strategies to support a positive work environment for every employee.
Assessments
Understanding where you are is critical to knowing where you can go. Assessments provide the foundation for future planning or implementing organizational changes. We build and implement a process that meaningfully engages stakeholders and creates actionable recommendations to further your mission.
Governance
A strong board of directors is essential for an organization's sustainability and success. We assist organizations in developing board governance skills, evaluating board structures, and providing recommendations to create processes that keep everyone focused on what matters.​
Planning
Strategic, operational, and development plans provide a structure for making the most of day-to-day decisions. We create a process to align stakeholders toward a common vision, prioritize work into actionable goals, and effectively allocate resources.
Here to help
Capacity is a real challenge for organizations of all sizes. We aren't consultants who just offer advice; we are ready to roll up our sleeves and help take something off your plate. Whether it's project management, administrative support, grant writing and management, or other tasks, we are here to help.
We have collaborated with over 100 organizations in Montana and
nationwide across various sectors:​​
Clients
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Aging
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Arts
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Behavioral Health
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Education
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Environment
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Food insecurity
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Foundations
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Healthcare
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Housing and Homelessness
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Legal Industry
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Local and State Government
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Philanthropy
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Social Services
About
Principal
Keegan Flaherty, MSW
Senior Consultant
Kim McKelvey, JD
Kim brings more than 25 years of experience, working with leaders and teams to navigate complex issues. She is an expert in inclusive engagement, collaborating with partners to develop long-term, achievable goals that improve well-being, equity, inclusiveness, and connection through systems change and carefully crafted tactics. Kim is a skilled facilitator who creates efficient meeting structures that support consensus-building, collective understanding, and stronger relationships. As a strategist, she helps both for-profit and nonprofit organizations develop and implement strategic plans that reflect their culture and values.
Keegan founded Flaherty Consulting in 2014 after recognizing the need for clearer, more adaptive approaches to address complex organizations and systems. With nearly 20 years of experience across nonprofit, public, and philanthropic sectors—as a board member, consultant, executive director, direct-service worker, manager, and volunteer—she guides organizations through times of change and growth. By embracing curiosity and a facilitative approach, she values diverse perspectives. Keegan’s expertise lies in translating research, listening, and nuance into clear decisions, straightforward strategies, and measurable impact.​​
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