A Little About Flannel & Our Leading Strategic Consultant
Hi, I’m Del. I believe non-profit organizations and social enterprises are critical to transforming our world, but the changemakers who lead these organizations face intense challenges unique to the charitable arena. On top of the normal issues of organizational management and revenue generation that every business faces, they carry the extra burden of producing an impact by combatting the globe’s most weighty issues.
That’s a lot.
Many of these brave leaders long for an advisor, ally, and guide to come alongside them to counsel, confront, and coach them into performing at their absolute best. Flannel Solutions was formed to do just that.
I served as a CEO, COO, CFO, Chief Impact Officer, and Chief of Programs for over 30 years across the sector from Universities to Global Development. Leading teams as large as 450 and budgets up to $63 million, I’ve navigated a few large organizations through dramatic turnarounds as well as taken a few start-ups from early stage up to $7 million in annual revenue.
Having coached over 1,000 leaders and over 400 organizations across 25 countries, there are very few obstacles I haven’t seen. Helping guide others around their hurdles saves them time and money while accelerating greater impact and revenue. Helping others achieve greater impact is what I am in this for.
If you are a leader and changemaker transforming our world, I’d love to be the ally you need to help transform you and your organization while you change the world.
About Del
Del Chittim, the son of career educators, discovered his passion for the non-profit sector amidst the rugged landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, where he spent his formative years exploring the mountains. After earning his bachelor's degree from Northwest University, Del embarked on a career journey that has spanned nearly three decades, driven by a passion to empower mission-driven organizations for maximum impact.
Recognizing the critical role of operational management in organizational success, Del pursued a Master's in Non-Profit Leadership from Seattle University. Armed with this knowledge, he has held diverse leadership roles, including COO, CFO, and Chief Impact Officer of an international grant-maker, Executive Vice President of a university, and Finance Director of a non-profit network. His expertise extends across all facets of social entrepreneurism, from board governance and grant management to program evaluation and impact measurement.
With a portfolio of experiences that have taken him to 23 countries and involved managing organizations with up to $63 million in annual revenues and 450 staff, Del’s leadership acumen is complemented by his diverse experience across the sector. Working in fields from social justice, higher education, poverty alleviation, and human rights, his extensive experience with diverse partners across the globe has shaped Del’s inclusive, mindful, and collaborative style of leadership. He has navigated complex cultural and ideological viewpoints, by remaining curious, transparent, and kind.
As the founder of Flannel Solutions, Del serves as a trusted advisor and executive coach to leaders and changemakers worldwide. His consulting firm, inspired by his signature daily uniform of a flannel shirt, has impacted over 400 organizations and guided more than 1000 leaders toward transformative change.
A seasoned mountaineer, Del's love for adventure is matched only by his dedication to family. When he's not scaling peaks across North and South America, Del cherishes spending time with his wife and children at their home near Seattle, Washington.
Del's contributions have been recognized through accolades such as being named one of the nation's "young influencers" by Catalyst Conferences, receiving a Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary International for his philanthropic thought leadership, and induction into Sigma Beta Delta for his role in elevating a university from near collapse to the top 1% of private institutions.
Continuously expanding his skill set, Del holds certificates in Grant Management from the University of Washington and Executive Coaching from Stanford University. His inclusive, collaborative leadership style, honed through navigating diverse cultural landscapes, underscores his commitment to community-driven models of development.