Nonprofit & Community Consulting

Building Systems That Create Lasting Impact

Celina Perez Consulting helps nonprofits, businesses, community organizations, and government partners build stronger programs, engage stakeholders, maintain compliance, and create meaningful change.

10+
Nonprofits Launched
2019
Founded
M.S.
Nonprofit Mgmt.
Celina Perez, Nonprofit and Community Consultant
Celina Perez, M.S.
Nonprofit & Community Consultant

About Celina

Experience That Meets Communities Where They Are

Celina Perez founded her consulting practice in 2019 with a clear purpose: make professional consulting accessible to the organizations doing the hardest work in our communities. Holding a Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management and committed to lifelong learning, she brings both academic rigor and real-world experience to every engagement.

Her work spans nonprofit development, community engagement, compliance management, organizational strategy, public-private partnerships, and project implementation — with a particular dedication to serving veterans, grassroots organizations, and communities navigating systemic barriers.

Celina has served as a Community Ambassador for California Forever, Community Engagement Specialist for Site Labs, and provided general management support for Miami The Most. She also brings experience in cannabis industry consulting and assists individuals seeking record expungement and second-chance opportunities.

  • Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management
  • 10+ nonprofit organizations launched and supported
  • Consulting since 2019 across nonprofit, government, private, and community sectors
  • Continuing higher education and advanced professional development
  • Serving California and clients nationwide, virtually and in-person

Selected Experience

Community Ambassador California Forever
Community Engagement Specialist Site Labs
General Management Support Miami The Most
Industry Consultant Cannabis Sector
Reentry & Expungement Advocate Second-Chance Services

"My mission is to help organizations build sustainable systems that create meaningful and lasting impact — while making professional consulting accessible to nonprofits and grassroots organizations."

— Celina Perez

What We Do

Services Tailored to Your Mission

From startup nonprofits to established government contractors, every engagement is customized to your organization's goals, capacity, and community context.

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Nonprofit Development

End-to-end support for launching and growing nonprofit organizations — from mission development and bylaws to board governance and compliance planning.

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Community Engagement

Stakeholder engagement planning, community outreach strategy, public engagement recommendations, and event planning support to build authentic community connections.

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Compliance Management

Ongoing compliance monitoring, governance support, filing and deadline reminders, and policy review to keep your organization protected and on track.

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Strategic Planning

Organizational assessments, goal-setting sessions, strategic planning support, and action plan development to align your team around a clear path forward.

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Public-Private Partnerships

Bridging nonprofits, government agencies, and private-sector organizations to create collaborative programs with sustainable funding and community outcomes.

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Record Expungement Assistance

Record review, navigation support, resource referrals, and application assistance guidance for individuals seeking second-chance opportunities. Available to California residents only.

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Speaking & Training

Workshops and sessions on nonprofit development, board governance, community engagement, leadership, volunteer management, and veteran advocacy.

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Custom Projects

Larger projects, ongoing consulting agreements, and specialized campaigns designed around your unique organizational needs and community context.

Transparent Pricing

Accessible Consulting for Every Organization

Every organization is different. We offer transparent pricing, custom project quotes, and sliding-scale options for qualifying nonprofit organizations. No organization is turned away solely because of budget.

Start with a Free Discovery Call

15 minutes to discuss your goals, project needs, and whether our services are the right fit — no commitment, no cost.

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Hourly Consulting

Veteran Rate
$25 / hour
Available to veterans, veteran-serving organizations, and military families.
Standard Rate
$100 / hour
For businesses, government contractors, private organizations, and individuals.

Service Packages

Nonprofit Startup Package
From $1,500
Includes
  • Mission and vision development
  • Organizational structure guidance
  • Bylaws development or review
  • Board development support
  • Compliance planning
  • Startup roadmap
Compliance Management
From $250/mo
Includes
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Governance support
  • Filing and deadline reminders
  • Policy review
  • Ongoing consultation
Community Engagement
From $500
Includes
  • Stakeholder engagement planning
  • Community outreach strategy
  • Public engagement recommendations
  • Meeting and event planning support
  • Written recommendations
Strategic Planning
From $1,000
Includes
  • Organizational assessment
  • Goal-setting session
  • Strategic planning support
  • Action plan development
  • Follow-up consultation
Record Expungement Assistance
From $100
Includes
  • Record review
  • Navigation support
  • Resource referrals
  • Application assistance guidance
Speaking, Training & Workshops
From $250/session
Topics Include
  • Nonprofit development
  • Board governance
  • Community engagement
  • Leadership development
  • Volunteer management
  • Veteran advocacy
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Accessibility Commitment

No organization is turned away solely because of budget. Limited pro bono and reduced-fee opportunities may be available for qualifying nonprofit organizations, community projects, veteran-led initiatives, and grassroots efforts that align with our mission. Custom proposals are also available for larger ongoing projects — reach out to discuss.

Serving California and clients nationwide — virtual and in-person consulting available.

Get in Touch

Let's Talk About Your Organization

Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call or send a message. We respond to all inquiries within 1–2 business days.

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Service Area
California & Nationwide
Virtual & In-Person Available
Free Discovery Call

Not sure where to start? A free 15-minute call lets us learn about your goals and determine whether we're the right fit — no pressure, no commitment.

Ready to Connect?

Tap below to email Celina directly. Include a brief description of your organization and what you're hoping to accomplish — she responds to all inquiries within 1–2 business days.