Shift Gears is a boutique consulting firm that works with both nonprofit and corporate clients to optimize their organizational goals.

As a people-centered leader, Carrie Sweigart has 20+ years of driving impact, fueling growth and igniting community! Shift Gears was born out of that desire to continue to build culture, strengthen partnerships, foster collaboration and inspire people to be the best version of themselves! 

Creating impact within the walls of your business, and within the community you serve is at the forefront of our work. Shift Gears has the unique ability to build a culture of philanthropy from either side of the table - whether you are a corporate client seeking the curation of a corporate giving program, or a nonprofit in need of launching a major giving program. Aligning with organizational priorities, Shift Gears will put you on the path to sustainability and impact.

• Board of Directors

• Philanthropy Team Mentor

• Climb for a Cure Committee Member 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Climb for a Cure went “Virtual” this year! We joined nearly 800 #relentlessclimbers from around the country to take One Million Steps for One Million Colorectal Cancer Survivors in the United States. Collectively, our community took more than 10 Million Steps, and raised over $250,000 for critical research and patient services! We are relentless champions of hope!