About Us
We are seasoned nonprofit leaders-turned-consultants, bringing decades of experience in management, leadership, and governance to our work. We're on a mission to address the outdated norms, complex challenges, and ingrained assumptions that hold the sector back.
At Rise + Run Co., we're known for our practical, effective and outside-the-box approach, supporting organizations across Canada and the U.S. with strategy, governance, and HR solutions made for small and mid-sized nonprofits. We take a values-driven, equity-focused approach to everything we do, designing systems that are not just functional, but fair, sustainable, and human-centered.
Our Leadership Team
Nic (Nicole) Gagliardi
(she or they)
Nic is a respected innovator, thought leader, and changemaker in the Canadian nonprofit sector, with two decades of leadership and governance experience in purpose-driven organizations. She brings deep expertise in nonprofit boards, strategic planning, and impact evaluation, grounded in both formal education and real-world practice. Nic holds a graduate degree in Social Planning from York University and has pursued ongoing learning in equity, strategy, and evaluation. Known for her empathetic approach and creative problem-solving, Nic has a rare ability to turn bold ideas into practical, actionable plans that drive meaningful change.
Jason Stabler
(he/him)
Jason is an intersectional community builder with a track record of transforming purpose-driven organizations. With advanced degrees in law and policy, he brings a rare ability to see both the big picture and the systems that shape it, blending the art and science of impact. Jason specializes in research and analysis, policy development, and process design, and is known for building structures that improve effectiveness without losing sight of values. He looks beyond assumptions and silos to connect people, clarify purpose, and create sustainable change.
Our Ecosystem of Trusted Partners
We'r proud of our interdisciplinary training, deep knowledge and breadth of experiences, but we know the limits of our expertise. We have developed a diverse ecosystem of partners in the nonprofit consulting world, who we regularly draw on to support and enrich our work.
