Why we became Mission Trajectory Consulting
Since 2021, this work lived under the name 360Philanthropy. That name reflected a holistic view of philanthropy, looking at the full picture of how money, time, relationships, and power shape nonprofit impact.
As the work grew, it became clear that our clients were coming to us for something even more specific: help setting direction, making decisions, and moving their missions forward with intention. The work was less about a static “360 view” and more about creating a clear path from where you are to where you want to go.
Mission Trajectory Consulting reflects that shift.
Mission centers the purpose, people, and communities you serve.
Trajectory speaks to movement, momentum, and the arc of change over time.
The curved path in the logo nods to a launch, but it is grounded in real-world constraints and opportunities. It reflects the kind of support we provide: practical, equity centered strategy that helps nonprofits navigate complexity and still move forward.
What has not changed is the core: a commitment to equity, thoughtful philanthropy, and candid partnership with nonprofit leaders. The new name simply gives clearer language to the kind of work we are already doing together.
Meet Anthony
Anthony Petchel brings over twenty-five years of leadership experience in team development, HR, fundraising and communications strategies, and strategic business planning. As a Philanthropic coach, he works with individuals and families to create and implement their philanthropic plans. Anthony is also an executive search consultant for Nonprofit Professionals Now.
Before forming Mission Trajectory in 2021, Anthony led teams at REACH Community Development, a NeighborWorks America member, and at OMSI, one of the nation's leading science museums. Prior to his nonprofit and consulting work, Anthony spent over 16 years in commercial finance and retail banking management. He holds Bachelor's degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in Psychology and Sociology, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Anthony is also a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), and a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
Anthony co-founded the Nonprofit Financial Leadership Academy, whose mission is to train nonprofit leaders in managing the finances of their organization. Anthony is an Adjunct at Portland State University’s Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program, teaching Masters level courses in strategic planning, nonprofit & government finance, and fundraising.
Anthony has spoken at numerous national training conferences, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) international conference (ICON) and leadership conference (LEAD), Neighborworks America, Grants Professionals Association, Advancement NW, Philanthropy for the People Summit, OCADVSA, and Neighborhood Partnerships, to name a few.
He has over 30 years of board volunteering experience, serving on and leading nonprofit boards ranging from homeless services to public radio. Currently, he serves on the Community Advisory Board for the public radio station KQAC, AllClassical; the international board of Rogare: the fundraising think tank; and is the President of the Oregon and SW Washington chapter board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Anthony also volunteers with the Oregon High School Ethics Bowl.
