About Movena Strategies

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Movena Strategies was created to support the social impact sector by bridging the gap between bold vision and effective execution. Leveraging our expertise in organizational strategy and operational excellence, we offer services tailored for:

  • Nonprofit Organizations: Deepening impact and optimizing internal health through strategic planning, organizational transformation, and leadership transitions.

  • Philanthropies: Enhancing effectiveness through investment frameworks, landscape analysis, and rigorous due diligence.

  • Advocates: Designing customized approaches for dynamic political landscapes with in-depth policy analysis and proven advocacy strategies.

About Molly Clayton, Founder + Principal

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Molly Clayton is a seasoned social impact strategist with 17 years of experience improving education and health outcomes for young people, women, families, and communities. She has held numerous nonprofit leadership roles, including 10 years as an executive director and registered lobbyist, and most recently served as Vice President of Contraceptive Choice and Access for Arnold Ventures, a national philanthropy dedicated to evidence-driven policy change. Molly holds an M.B.A. from the University of Manchester's Manchester Business School and a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Texas at Austin.

Core Expertise & Accomplishments:

  • Guided several nonprofit organizations through all stages of development, from a small start-up through the merger of three 501c3s to create a statewide organization with an $8M annual budget and 50 staff across 5 regions

  • Led advocacy initiatives achieving state legislative and regulatory improvements, including advancing contraceptive policy, women’s health appropriations, K-12 health education standards, and creation of an advisory council on afterschool and summer learning programs

  • Managed a $20M grantmaking portfolio expanding contraceptive access nationally through rigorous research, thoughtful policy design, strategic advocacy and effective implementation

Molly’s passion is personal as well as professional. As a mom to two school-age boys and wife of a high school teacher, she understands the importance of improving health and education systems for kids and families. She believes that the social sector has tremendous power for positive change, and she leverages her (retired) rollergirl spirit and tenacity to support her clients in achieving meaningful, sustainable impact.

For more information on Molly’s background and experience, find her on LinkedIn here.

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