Moving with Purpose

Ollin (oh-LEEN) is a Nahuatl word meaning movement and transformation

Strategic partnership for nonprofits, foundations, and the people leading them.

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Ruben Gonzales is the founder of Ollin Collaborative and a Principal at Penchina Partners. A South Phoenix native based in Washington, D.C., he brings decades of experience as a community organizer, nonprofit leader, and federal official to his work as a strategic partner for mission-driven organizations and the people leading them.

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How I Can Help

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Executive Coaching

Fractional Leadership

How I Can Help

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Strategic Planning

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Fundraising Strategy

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Philanthropic Advising

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Organizations I've Worked With

I have had the privilege of partnering with a range of mission-driven organizations working at the forefront of social change.

Men 4 Choice logo with white and blue text on a dark blue background.
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Logo for Intitute for Housing Studies with black letters on a white background.
Logo for FRE Funders for Reproductive Equity with blue and orange geometric shapes
Text that reads 'Voices for Progress' with 'Voices for' in blue and purple gradient colors and 'Progress' in white within a blue speech bubble.
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NMAC logo with the tagline 'Ending the HIV Epidemic'.
Logo of Los Angeles LGBT Center with a colorful circular design.

Let's Get Moving

Whether you're ready to start or just exploring, I'd love to hear from you.

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