Consulting Services

1. I believe that you, as the leader of your organization, have the wisdom and ability to achieve your mission. My job is to use my expertise in leadership development and change management to help get you there with grace and skill. I am not and don't pretend to be an expert at your work.
2. I bring a unique blend of candor and compassion to my clients. I'm committed to telling the truth as I see it without judgment or attachment, for greatest impact.
3. With my coaching perspective and training in systems thinking, I have a special knack for helping organizations understand and skillfully navigate the human dynamics that help or hinder your work. 

I also have 18 years of experience in multiple leadership roles in the social sector, which my clients benefit from in multiple ways.

Core offerings:

• Executive and group coaching
• Strategic Planning
• Facilitation - retreats, workshops, meetings
• Board development
• Fundraising assessment and planning
• Organizational assessment
• Interim Leadership

Strategic Planning
I guide social sector organizations through first-time business and strategic planning and help groups that need to revisit their impact update their plans. I believe it's extremely important to involve the community you serve in your planning process, and am adept at working with high-profile stakeholders to gather input and synthesize complex data. Group discussions about what direction to go in can be sensitive and complex, and I'm also skilled in guiding groups through this process in a retreat setting. With my fundraising background, I'm also committed to making sure that my clients address financial needs and implications in the planning process.

My clients come out of the planning process with a renewed commitment to their mission, new and stronger connections in the community, clarity about goals, objectives, roles and responsibilities and a timeline.  (back to top)

Facilitation
Social sector organizations often find that bringing a skilled facilitator in to design and guide them through important meetings, board and staff retreats makes an enormous difference in both outcomes and group process. I am an expert in group development and have facilitated many retreats and meetings, guiding groups to meet their goals, make crucial decisions and form stronger bonds. (back to top)

Board development
In the nonprofit sector, the engagement and configuration of the Board of Directors can make all the difference in an organization's value. If the Board seems confused about their role, isn't working well with the executive director or other staff, board meetings are poorly attended or ineffective, I can help. An assessment, training or retreat can help the Board get back on track and become a highly-functional team, as they were meant to be. (back to top)

Fundraising assessment and planning
If your fundraising efforts are not yielding desired results, a fundraising assessment may be an excellent investment. Through a careful examination of your fundraising strategies, systems and team, I can provide insight and analysis to take your organization to a new level of fundraising strategy and success.

In addition to an objective assessment of potential, you will receive recommendations tailored to your mission, organizational assets and connections. I have a strong background in fundraising and philanthropy in the Pacific NW and am familiar with many of our region's foundations and corporate giving programs.   (back to top)

Organizational assessment
If your organization is experiencing high turnover, low staff morale, disengagement of the board or persistent problems in a particular program, an organizational assessment may be a great first step toward solving the problem. I will review your organization's history, current leadership, program challenges and other systems, compare with best practices, and give you a candid assessment with recommendations for positive change.  (back to top)

Interim Leadership
Hiring an interim Executive Director or Development Director can be a great solution for organization that is facing a transition in these key leadership positions. Hiring a part-time Interim Director can give the Board of Directors an opportunity to reflect and assess where the organization is and what qualities and skills they need in a new leader. Plus, I can offer advice, support and guidance to the board and staff as they navigate the challenge of finding a new leader, help with the search itself and keep the organization functioning and healthy during a time of intense change. (back to top)