Moving Entities Out of Snail-Mode & Into Go-Mode
Professional Business and Nonprofit Advisory for impact-oriented organizations navigating social and environmental responsibility.
Aligning purpose with operation.
Est. 2013
A small, senior team — every engagement led by a principal advisor.
"We help businesses and nonprofits align and organize their entities — from corporate structuring and capital fundraising to organizational and board development, strategic planning, and project management."
Our focus is impact-oriented entities with a strong environmental and social responsibility orientation — moving them out of snail mode and into go-mode.
Building productive, effective organizations rooted in environmental and social responsibility.
Professionalizing internal structures so entities scale from grassroots to high-leverage operations.
Boards, capital, and operations aligned — so impact becomes repeatable, not accidental.
An intro from GreenWave.
A short film series — who we are, how we work, and what changes when an entity steps into go-mode.
Welcome to GreenWave Advisors
A short introduction to who we are and the work we do.
Our Approach to Impact Advisory
How we move impact-oriented entities from snail-mode to go-mode.
Case Note: Restructuring for Growth
A look at a recent restructuring engagement and its outcomes.
Sam De La Paz
Business & Nonprofit Advisor, Advocate, & Executive Leader
I am a father and lover of life and experiences. Always ready to find a solution to a problem. I am a business and nonprofit advisor, advocate and executive leader with experience across several sectors — Entrepreneurship, Media & Marketing, Sales, Consulting, Executive Leadership, Emerging Industries, Small & Medium-Sized Business Development, and Nonprofits.
I am well-versed in helping organizations professionalize and organize their internal structures and processes. A passionate advocate for social and environmental causes who loves the outdoors — and deeply enjoys supporting others in fulfilling their passions and life's work.
Core advisory services.
Comprehensive organizational development for entities ready to lead in the impact sector.
01 / 10LegalStructuringEntity Establishment
Business or nonprofit structuring — legal foundations built for impact goals.
02 / 10GovernanceDesignBoard & Org Development
Operating agreements, strategic planning, and organizational design.
03 / 10WorkshopsRoadmapStrategy Consulting
Half-day or full-day sessions to resolve mission blockers and set course.
04 / 101:1ExecutiveLeadership Coaching
3 to 6 month executive programs for resilient, impact-oriented leaders.
05 / 10TrainingAlignmentCustom Team Workshops
Training for sales, operations, and marketing teams aligned with core values.
06 / 10PitchCapitalCapital & Fundraising
Preparedness training to secure capital and sustainable mission funding.
07 / 10AdvisoryRestructureBoard Advisory
Restructuring, development, and director appointment oversight.
08 / 10RemoteToolingTeam Development
Software onboarding, team syncing, and remote-work alignment.
09 / 10PlanningDeliveryProject Management
Planning and oversight for efficient, on-mission project execution.
10 / 10GrowthBrandSales & Marketing
Strategy to increase engagement and revenue for impact brands.
Two ways to work together.
Transparent, flexible engagement built around your entity's size, stage, and mission.
Hourly Advisory
A sliding scale set by company size and revenue — accessible to grassroots teams, calibrated for mature organizations.
- Sliding-scale rate
- Single-thread advisor
- Async + scheduled calls
- No long-term commitment
Engagement Packages
Fixed-scope packages mapped to a clear outcome — from foundation set-up to full operational lift.
- Outcome-based scope
- Defined deliverables
- Embedded team support
- Immediate scheduling
Not sure which fits? Let's talk →
Ask the Experts.
Practical insights on common issues and modern solutions for impact organizations.
When to restructure: signals your entity has outgrown its current form.
Read article →
Capital readiness: the five documents impact funders actually read.
Read article →
From founder-led to team-led: handing off without losing the mission.
Read article →Trusted by impact-driven leaders.
“GreenWave helped us restructure our board and rebuild our operating agreements. Within a quarter we were moving faster than we had in three years.”
“Sam's strategy session reframed how we approach fundraising. Our next round closed at 2× our previous target.”
“Grounded, professional, and genuinely invested in our mission. The difference between a consultant and an advisor.”
Frequently asked.
Ready to make
the shift?
Tell us where you are and where you want to go. We'll meet you there with clarity, strategy, and the operational firepower to move.
sam@greenwaveconsult.us
Replies within 1 business day
Direct
(808) 960-9904
Mon–Fri · 9am–5pm HST
Office
1441 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1114 PMB 266959
Honolulu, HI 96814