About LP Seven

LP Seven is an operations and nonprofit compliance consulting firm that helps organizations build the systems, structure, and administrative practices they need to operate effectively and grow with confidence.

We work alongside nonprofit leaders and grassroots organizations to strengthen the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that keeps their missions moving—from compliance and policies to administrative systems, operational processes, and organizational design.

At LP Seven, we believe that strong organizations are built on strong systems. Our approach is practical and hands-on. We don't simply identify problems, write a report, and walk away. We work with leaders to understand how their organization actually operates, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop solutions that are realistic, sustainable, and aligned with their goals.

Whether an organization is establishing its foundation, preparing for growth, or trying to bring greater structure to existing operations, LP Seven provides the hands-on partnership and expertise needed to move from “we need to get this together” to “we have a system that works.”

About Mel Achilles

Mel Achilles is the founder and principal of LP Seven LLC, bringing more than a decade of experience in nonprofit operations, administration, compliance, and executive support.

Mel began her career as a paralegal, building a strong foundation in legal and administrative systems, before transitioning into nonprofit and institutional operations. Her experience includes serving as an Executive Assistant at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, working in senior operations at the Boston Women’s Fund, and serving as Director of Operations for the New Commonwealth Fund.

Through these roles, Mel has developed a practical understanding of what nonprofit leaders need to successfully manage the day-to-day realities of their organizations while staying focused on mission and impact.

She founded LP Seven to provide organizations with the operational support she knows leaders often need but don't always have the capacity or resources to maintain internally.

Her approach is simple: understand the organization, identify what isn't working, build the right systems, and stay close enough to the work to make sure those systems actually work.