I know what it is like to lead a nonprofit organization or community-based effort during uncertain or tumultuous times. I can help you distill messy situations or simplify complicated issues to get to clarity and create a sustainable plan to move forward. I offer Leadership and Transition Coaching, Partnership and Organizational Development Planning and Interim Executive Leadership services.
Leadership and Transition Coaching
Executive leaders and board members in the social sector often need a brainstorming or planning partner but don’t always have that person on the team or they need a different level of expertise or confidentiality. I can help you:
- Develop or assess options for organizational growth or change
- Turn strategic ideas into practical action plans
- Plan for organizational sustainability- financial, operational and cultural
- Increase your confidence in managing conflict, building consensus, supporting your team or having difficult conversations
- Create or restore a functioning team with a culture based on your organization’s values
Partnership and Organizational Development Planning
Collaboration and flexibility are critical to developing and providing programming that meet the needs of ever-changing political environments, funder expectations and resource availability. I can help you:
- Evaluate program and organizational strengths and support exploration of different operations or program designs
- Provide internal and external options for strengths-based capacity building; including development of new partnerships to improve outcomes or build efficiency
- Gather feedback and conduct research on options for growth, innovative program design or reorganization
- Create and support implementation of partnership development plan from beginning partner search through negotiating details and establishment of final agreement
- Support communications plans and efforts during transition time
Interim Executive Leadership
Short or long term absences of strong leadership can impact an organization’s culture and mission outcomes. I can ensure your transition is smooth and support the operations of the organization to ensure sustainability. I can help you:
- Provide short term (3-6 month) leadership during the absence of an executive level leader
- Support staff and boards with transition or long-term succession planning
- Provide a new perspective on organizational strengths and possible areas for growth or development
- Evaluate and implement changes needed for organizational strength to ensure returning or new leader’s transition is smooth
