Our services
As an independent consultant, Carly provides tailored support to organisations and leaders navigating change, strengthening governance, and driving long-term impact. Her work draws on over two decades of cross-sector leadership experience, with a focus on empowering people and building sustainable systems that work.
The Honourable David Harris MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty pictured with Carly Bush, Intern at Reconciliation New South Wales
Leadership & Governance Consulting:
This service focuses on empowering leaders and strengthening governance frameworks within organisations. Carly provides strategic advice to boards, executives, and leadership teams to build high-performing, resilient organisations. This includes governance best practices, risk management, and compliance to ensure sustainable growth.
Key Services Include:
Leadership Coaching and Executive Development
Carly supports senior leaders and executives to build clarity, confidence, and purpose. Her coaching approach is grounded in real-world experience and is designed to help leaders navigate complexity, lead with impact, and drive cultural transformation.
Governance Frameworks and Board Performance Reviews
With deep experience in governance, Carly works with boards to implement practical frameworks that support compliance, accountability, and long-term sustainability. She also leads independent board performance reviews to strengthen collective leadership.
Risk Management, Compliance Strategies, and CEO Support
Carly advises leadership teams and CEOs on risk and compliance strategies that enable sustainable growth. From building resilience to navigating regulatory challenges, she offers trusted, tailored insight to help organisations stay ahead of change.
Social Impact & Corporate Responsibility
Carly helps organisations drive meaningful social change through well-structured programs and measurable outcomes. This service covers the development of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, partnerships with non-profits, and measuring Social Return on Investment (SROI) to demonstrate and improve the impact made by the organisation.
Key Services Include:
Social Impact & SROI Consulting
Carly supports organisations to measure and maximise the effectiveness of their social impact programs. Through tailored SROI (Social Return on Investment) frameworks, she helps teams capture meaningful data and communicate value to stakeholders and funders.
Corporate Social Responsibility Program Development
Carly designs and refines CSR strategies that align with corporate values and business goals. Whether partnering with not-for-profits or leading internal initiatives, she ensures programs are purpose-led, measurable, and strategically positioned.
Community Engagement & Partnership Development
Carly builds strong, mutually beneficial partnerships between corporates and community organisations. Her approach focuses on shared value, authenticity, and long-term impact — supporting organisations to walk the talk when it comes to meaningful engagement.
Financial Strategy & Sustainability
Financial health is crucial for both non-profits and businesses, especially those focused on social goals. Carly provides tailored financial and funding strategies that align with organisational missions, offering guidance on where and how to invest, funding diversification, and grant-making models. These strategies ensure long-term financial sustainability while advancing social objectives.
Key Services Include:
Financial Strategy and Advisory
Carly provides tailored financial consulting for both not-for-profits and values-driven businesses. She works closely with leaders to align financial decisions with mission outcomes, improve sustainability, and ensure financial resilience over time.
Diversification of Funding Sources
With a strategic eye for sustainability, Carly helps organisations identify and implement diverse income streams — including philanthropic funding, commercial revenue, partnerships, and blended finance models — to reduce over-reliance on single-source funding.
Grant-Making Models and Income-Generating Initiatives
Carly supports the design and delivery of income-generating initiatives and grant frameworks that are scalable, impactful, and aligned with broader organisational goals. Her focus is always on outcomes that serve both community needs and long-term viability.
For Purpose Support and Advisory
Starting a charity or for-purpose organisation can be daunting. This service provides full-scale support to organisations from inception, helping you understand who your beneficiaries are and how you are helping them. It also includes advisory services on the legal obligations required to set up your organisation.
Key Services Include:
Governance Foundations
Carly helps purpose-driven organisations establish strong governance from the outset. This includes guidance on board composition, responsibilities, and compliance frameworks aligned with ACNC and best-practice standards.
Policy, Procedure & Compliance Setup
From incorporation to operations, Carly supports organisations to develop clear policies and procedures. She ensures that legal, financial and ethical standards are met, helping new entities build with confidence.
Strategic and Funding Model Design
Carly provides tailored advice on strategic positioning and funding models — from social enterprise hybrids to charitable grant-seeking strategies — helping founders align mission, market, and sustainability.
Clients and Collaborations
From grassroots charities to national organisations, Carly has supported purpose-led teams through strategy, governance, and impact
Interested in working with Carly?
Carly takes the time to understand each organisation’s unique needs to deliver tailored, strategic solutions. If you’d like to explore how Carly can support your goals, reach out to start the conversation.
