Developing strong leaders among staff members and the board of directors is critical for any organization to fulfill its mission. In these dynamic times, effective leadership is essential to help you navigate changes affecting your organization, constituents and donors. In the months ahead contingency planning may become as important as developing operating and long-term strategic plans. When you are thinking about leadership and planning for your organization, you should consider a number of important questions:

• Have you identified and tapped into the passion your board members have for your cause?
• Do board members have a clear understanding of their roles, a structure that guides their work, and measures that provide accountability and help them make their best contribution?
• Are board members equipped with the information and support they need to advocate on behalf of the organization?
• Do staff and board members have a structure in place that empowers them to work together effectively?
• When you are planning, do you know enough about your constituents and the marketplace to make the most informed and strategic decisions on behalf of your organization?
• Do you have an effective plan in place that guides the work of the organization and helps you assess your results?

We provide board training, leadership development and planning
services so that you can engage staff and volunteer leaders in a
powerful way. We have conducted extensive planning processes
for large and small organizations and are able to create a process
that meets the needs, time commitment and resources of your organization. Whether you are developing a 5-year strategic plan or working through organizational changes resulting from a major fundraising campaign, we can provide guidance and support to ensure that you have the leadership capacity to achieve your goals.