Get your leaders on board.
In the heart of every thriving nonprofit lies a dynamic, committed, and strategic board of directors. Understanding your board's pivotal role, I’m excited to offer a comprehensive service designed to elevate your organization's impact through effective board development. My tailored approach ensures that every aspect of board involvement—from goal setting to recruitment—is aligned with your nonprofit's mission and vision. Here's how we can transform your board into a powerhouse of support and growth:
board & leadership development
We are improving board effectiveness.
I can work with your Board of Directors and leaders to understand its current strengths and knowledge gaps to help build the board you need.
Emerge from assessment and goal-setting exercises a more vibrant organization, ready and willing to focus on the organization, its programs, and board service t-o-g-e-t-h-e-r.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR ASSESSMENT
Even the best organizations need a board check-up to survive and thrive. Maintaining a healthy board requires strategies and tactics to keep accountability, remain energized, and be the organization's best ambassadors, connectors, solicitors, and stewards. An assessment provides your board’s vital signs to understand strengths, areas of improvement, recommendations for individual board members and as a group, and advice on diversification.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Leaders shape an organization's culture, values, and goals. That's why leadership development is such a crucial part of organizational development! It's all about finding and nurturing those fantastic leaders who can connect with the team, inspire them to go above and beyond, and ultimately help drive outstanding performance.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR GOAL SETTING
Few things are more critical to the health and sustainability of a nonprofit than its board of directors. That’s why it is crucial to understand the purpose of your nonprofit board, the roles, and responsibilities (including vacant seats), and recruit the best possible board members to ensure everyone works thoughtfully toward common goals and prizes the mission and vision of the organization.
Together, we identify the potential rockstars who have what it takes to lead your organization to success.
And once we've found them, we go all in with training and development to take their leadership skills to the next level. It's all about creating an unstoppable team!
“Kristin’s expertise with our Organization Goal Setting project exceeded our expectations. We greatly benefited from her knowledge and professionalism and highly recommend her.”
Kawanna Ward, Founder & Executive Director, Blakey Weaver Counseling Center, Suffolk, VA
“Our board was able to walk away with tangible goals, a detailed plan of action, and opportunities that we had yet to be able to identify previously. Ultimately, Kristin gave our organization a roadmap of how to meet our goals, a timeline, and practical solutions for doing so.”
Whitney Harvey, Basic Needs Board President
Empower Your Nonprofit with Strategic Board Development
In the heart of every thriving nonprofit lies a dynamic, committed, and strategic board of directors. Understanding your board's pivotal role, I’m excited to offer a comprehensive service designed to elevate your organization's impact through effective board development. My tailored approach ensures that every aspect of board involvement—from goal setting to recruitment—is aligned with your nonprofit's mission and vision.
Here's how we can transform your board into a powerhouse of support and growth →
what you get
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Customized Visioning Workshop: Engage your board in setting ambitious yet achievable goals with accountability and alignment with your nonprofit's long-term objectives.
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In-Depth Board Evaluation: I'll conduct a thorough analysis of your board's current composition, strengths, and areas for growth, providing a clear roadmap for enhanced effectiveness.
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I’ll highlight the critical relationship between the board and your organization, focusing on roles, responsibilities, and the structure that binds them. I aim to build a solid foundation for collaborative success.
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Equip your new board members with the knowledge and tools they need to become passionate ambassadors, connectors, solicitors, and stewards for your cause.
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Define the roles and responsibilities of each board member, including addressing any vacant positions, to ensure a well-rounded and effective team.
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Strategic Planning Sessions: Together, we’ll share measurable objectives, strategies, and tactics tailored to foster a sense of unity and purpose, turning your board into a cohesive unit that drives your nonprofit forward.
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Benefit from collective recommendations on recruiting skilled, passionate, dedicated board members who will contribute to your organization's success.
Whitney Harvey,
Basic Needs Board President
“Before working with Kristin, our non-profit board needed help with strategy, alignment, and individual accountability. We needed more consistency in our messaging, and our biggest challenge was understanding our role as a board, our goals, and the steps needed to meet those goals.
Kristin was so wonderful to work with- picking ONE favorite is hard! She took the organization's mission to heart when providing her recommendations; she was collaborative and thoughtful, and it is evident that she genuinely cares about her work. Besides the high-quality work she produced, my favorite part of working with her was how she brought us all together to work toward a common goal.
Our board was able to walk away with tangible goals, a detailed plan of action, and opportunities that we had yet to be able to identify previously. Ultimately, Kristin gave our organization a roadmap of how to meet our goals, a timeline, and practical solutions for doing so.
Not only did we utilize Kristin for organizational development and strategic planning, but we loved her work so much that we tapped her for marketing assistance. Our organization needed elevated branding, talking points, and consistent messaging, and she delivered. She provided website updates, marketing materials, and other marketing communications deliverables to provide at networking and community events.
I would recommend Kristin’s services to others. I think nonprofits and small businesses could benefit from her unbiased but strategic approach to organizational development, planning, and marketing.”
Your Board Members and Leaders are the organization's bedrock and must embrace active leadership, personal accountability, teamwork, and executive coaching.
In today's challenging environment, a high-performing board of directors is more crucial than ever to a nonprofit's success. With my specialized service,
I’m here to ensure your board meets and exceeds expectations, propelling your organization toward its goals with confidence and clarity.
Ready to elevate your board and, in turn, your nonprofit?
Let's collaborate to craft a customized plan that addresses your unique needs and aspirations.
Contact me today, and together, we'll unlock the full potential of your board!