​Strategy and execution for the organizations that run on membership.

Marie Leighelle Consulting partners with nonprofits, associations, and chambers of commerce to grow membership, run events that pay for themselves, and build a social presence that reflects real credibility.
We are not a task service. We bring ten years of membership and operations strategy built inside real organizations, then we do the work to carry it out. You get the thinking and the hands.

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Who We Serve​

Professional associations and membership organizations Chambers of commerce Nonprofits and foundations Boards and committees that need staff level support without a staff level budget Small businesses and executives who need consistent operational support

​Membership Growth and Retention

Your members are your revenue, and retaining them costs far less than recruiting their replacements. We design the tier structures, renewal campaigns, and onboarding sequences that keep members engaged from one year to the next, and we track the reasons behind every join and every lapse so your board can make decisions based on evidence rather than assumption.

What's Included

• Membership tier and pricing strategy
• Renewal campaign planning, including timelines, reminder sequences, and grace period structure
• New member onboarding workflows
• Member retention analysis to identify why members renew or leave
• Member surveys and feedback collection
• Monthly and quarterly membership reports for leadership and board meetings

​Proven Impact
Developed and managed membership systems, reporting, and engagement strategies for a professional association with more than 2,700 members, helping support six-figure annual membership revenue, improve member communication, and provide leadership with actionable membership insights.

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​Event and Sponsorship Strategy

An event should strengthen your brand and your budget at the same time. We build the sponsorship structures, registration systems, and follow up processes that turn a single date on the calendar into revenue, visibility, and relationships your organization can carry into the next year.

What's Included

• Sponsorship package development and fulfillment tracking
• Event registration, ticketing, and attendee management
• Vendor, venue, and print coordination
• Program booklets, signage, seating charts, and event materials
• Day-of event coordination and on-site administrative support
• Post-event reporting and follow-up campaigns

​Proven Impact
​Designed sponsorship programs and managed end-to-end event logistics for recurring luncheons, galas, golf tournaments, and networking events with hundreds of attendees. Supported fundraising initiatives that generated more than $60,000 while ensuring a seamless experience for sponsors, attendees, and event organizers.

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Social Media Management

A credible social presence depends on consistency, and consistency is usually the first thing to slip when your team is already stretched. We handle the planning, design, publishing, and engagement so your organization stays visible and professional online without adding another responsibility to anyone's week.​

What's Included

• Monthly content strategy and content calendars
• Branded graphics and caption writing tailored to your organization's voice
• Content scheduling and publishing across social media platforms
• Community management, including audience engagement and comment monitoring
• Monthly analytics and performance reporting
• Campaign, event, and promotional graphics

​Proven Impact
​Grew a chamber of commerce's combined social media audience to more than 12,000 followers across four platforms. Increased its LinkedIn presence from 2 followers to more than 2,200, while creating consistent, engaging content that strengthened member engagement and expanded community reach.

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​Branding and Design

Your materials are often the first impression a prospective member, sponsor, or donor forms of your organization. We develop brand standards and design the collateral that presents your work at the level it deserves, from event programs and signage to digital assets, presentations, and annual reports.

What's Included

• Brand identity development, visual standards, and brand guidelines
• Print collateral, including flyers, brochures, invitations, programs, and signage
• Digital assets, including social media graphics, email headers, and web graphics
• Presentation decks and annual report design
• Website design, updates, and refreshes
• Branded email and newsletter templates

​Proven Impact
Designed cohesive branding and marketing materials for annual awards luncheons, Black History celebrations, membership campaigns, program booklets, sponsor signage, and community events across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Created print and digital assets that helped organizations strengthen their brand presence and deliver a consistent experience across every touchpoint.

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 Operations and Administrative Support​

Behind every well run organization is administrative work that no one sees until it is missing. We manage the meeting preparation, records, databases, and correspondence that keep daily operations steady, so your leadership can spend its time on strategy instead of logistics.

What's Included

• Board and committee meeting preparation, including agendas, minutes, and meeting materials
• CRM and database management
• Document creation, formatting, and reporting
• Calendar, inbox, and travel coordination
• Standard operating procedure (SOP) development and process documentation
• Vendor, invoice, and deadline tracking
• Customer, client, and member support via email, phone, and chat

Flexible Support
Available as a standalone administrative support service or integrated into any of the service pillars above for ongoing operational support.

​Proven Impact
Provided executive-level administrative support for nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and small businesses by managing operations, board governance, member communications, and day-to-day administrative functions that keep organizations running efficiently.

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Let's talk about where you want to be.​

​Every engagement begins with a conversation about your organization, the goals your board has set, and the obstacles standing between the two. We will give you an honest assessment of what the work requires and whether we are the right partner for it.

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Why Partner With Us

With ten years of experience working inside membership organizations, we bring practical knowledge gained from being in the work, not just observing from the outside. Our founder personally leads strategy to ensure every recommendation is thoughtful, customized, and aligned with your organization's goals. Our vetted contractor team provides reliable execution and consistent support while maintaining the personal attention our clients value. We focus on reporting that shows real growth and meaningful results, not just activity. Most importantly, we understand the questions leaders ask because we have sat in the boardroom, prepared the reports, and helped organizations make informed decisions.​

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