RISE ÔVER RUN
The right ratio to build lasting impact.
You’re Changing the World. We Make it Manageable.
Running a social impact organization—whether for profit or nonprofit—is a lofty and noble endeavor, yet frequently fraught with conflicting priorities and contradictions bordering on the absurd. We get it—because we’ve lived it. Rise ôver Run Strategies is a team of experienced social impact professionals committed to helping you build the capacity to succeed in your mission. We aren’t distant advisors who hand you a binder of “best practices” and walk away. We are your growth allies and implementation partners.
We show up with serious skills and a warm, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. We dig in and work side-by-side with you to build solutions that make sense: processes and systems that your team will use and appreciate.
Our partnership is built on discovery, not assumptions. We provide the administrative, strategic, operational, and data expertise you need, so you can focus on the mission that drives you.
Our Philosophy:
The Rise ôver Run Method
Sustainable growth (the ‘rise’) is only possible with a strong, strategic foundation (the ‘run’). We help you build that foundation by looking at your organization as a whole system—from the board of directors to the front lines, from the donors to the outcomes.
Whether you are starting up, restructuring, launching a new project, or scaling, we provide the shared hub of subject matter experts, strategists, managers, trainers, and even workforce to get it done right. Not just survive it. Because we know you can’t put your operations on pause, we scaffold. We provide a supportive framework that allows your daily work to continue uninterrupted while we implement stronger, more efficient systems and projects together.
Our method reduces your overhead and minimizes risks while boosting efficiency and impact.
We're not a non-profit, but we make the work of nonprofits better—and we make working for them better, too.
Meet our team
Dedicated professionals driving our success
Anjali Browning
Managing Consultant & Co-Founder
Anjali Browning,Ph.D. is an Applied Anthropologist and Capacity Strategist specializing in data-informed program design and the homeless crisis response system. As co-founder of Rise Over Run (RôR) Strategies, she focuses on building resilience within complex service systems by uniting disparate agencies and stakeholders to ensure effective, fluid communication. Her ability to listen, diagnose core issues, and build strong teams makes her uniquely qualified to help non-profits navigate transitions and empower its own leaders to succeed.
Mary McCutchen
Lead Fiscal Consultant & Co-Founder
As co-founder of Rise Over Run (RôR) Strategies, Mary McCutchen is a seasoned administrative and fiscal leader with over 20 years of experience overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, contracts, and operations in both the nonprofit and public sectors. She is an expert in strengthening fiscal systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting organizational growth through strategic resource management.