MISSION

We are passionate about the potential of the nonprofit sector to improve the quality of life for all. We strive to improve nonprofit success and sustainability through effective governance consulting. Our consulting focuses on the Board of Directors' fiduciary responsibilities, achieving both the organization's purpose and ensuring the organization’s viability. Our consulting services are tailored to each nonprofit’s stage of growth and include:

• Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan
     - Review as organization changes
     - Organization formation assistance
          o By Law preparation
          o Federal and State reporting requirements

• Board Formation and Recruitment
     • Identification of needed Board skills
     • Conflict of Interest/Pledge statements
     • Orientation for new Board members
     • Understanding fiduciary responsibilities
     • Term limits

• Board Committee Formation
     • Development of Committee charters
     • Committees needed formed at stages of maturity
     • Getting committees to work

• Board and Organization Finance Processes
     • Financial statement presentations
     • Financial forecast accuracy
     • Setting limits for staff expense authority
     • Independent review of annual financial statement

• Board Evaluation
     • Gauging Board engagement
     • Questions for Board to self-evaluate
     • Board communication and decision making
     • Effectiveness of Board committees

• Board Officer and Committee Rotation
     • Develop knowledge of functions of each officer
     • Prepare for succession of Committee Chairs

• Board/Staff Relations
     • Roles of Board and Staff
     • CEO/ED Evaluation