About

Just as navigators use ephemerides to chart their course by the stars, Ephemeris Nonprofit Strategy equips nonprofits and social enterprises with precise, future-focused roadmaps. Ephemeris illuminates each organization’s trajectory—anchored by a North Star vision—so teams can navigate complexity, align around purpose, and reach new heights.  

Lead Consultant : Rachel Logel Carmichael

As a former senior nonprofit leader with over two decades of experience driving transformative impact in child- and youth-focused organizations, Rachel now leverages her organizational effectiveness expertise as a consultant, supporting other nonprofits to design and deliver strategies that advance impact and growth. With lived experience across both the global south and global north, Rachel brings a unique, nuanced perspective to her work.

She has spent more than a decade working on the frontlines in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and the past 15 years shaping global policies and programs within some of the world’s largest NGOs. A certified change manager and human-centered design specialist, Rachel is adept at translating complex business challenges into inclusive, co-designed solutions that drive measurable change.

Her passion for strategy development and planning has resulted in advanced growth and transformation within organizations, leading to significant revenue increases and expanded partnerships. She is recognized for her ability to craft and execute institutional and private fundraising strategies that fuel both program and advocacy efforts.