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Strategic support for civic and nonprofit leaders

We champion organizations built for change.

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About Bayleaf

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Bayleaf Consulting serves nonprofit, philanthropic, and civic organizations across the Midwest and beyond. We are experts in developing organizational vision, translating it into program strategy, and supporting leaders through those changes.

We believe leaders who do long-lasting work deserve holistic support at every step.

We love projects that get us deep in the community. Sometimes that looks like:

  • Initiative Design & Implementation
  • Coalition & Partnership Development
  • Board Facilitation & Development
  • Leadership Workshops & Retreats
  • Volunteer Coordination & Event Management

Our Services

Strategic Planning

We help leadership set direction and translate it into a working plan. Every plan is grounded in reality and capacity rather than ambition and scarcity.

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Program Development

We build programs that turn strategic priorities into operational work. Each program is designed to meet your mission and community needs.

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Executive Coaching

We coach executives through change with direct, ongoing support. Every session is curated to develop individual leadership skills.

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Ellie Scott, founder and chief strategist

Our Leadership

Ellie Scott, Founder & Chief Strategist

Most leadership decisions stall because we believe we don’t have enough choices. My role is to help unlock those options and create a path forward. And I’ve always found that when people are given enough choices, they usually make good ones.

Work With Us

We take on a limited number of engagements each quarter to protect the quality of every project we run. If you're ready to start a conversation, request an engagement below.

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  1. Step 1: Book a Consultation

    We'll discuss where you are today, where you'd like to go, and what needs to be true to get you there.

  2. Step 2: Define Our Partnership

    We'll co-design an engagement tailored to your capacity, timeline, and budget.

  3. Step 3: Execute and Sustain

    We'll carry out the work in close partnership, leaving you equipped to keep moving without us in the room.

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We are based at CIC in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, and are open to national, international, and intergalactic engagements.

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