When working with clients, the conversation often begins with the “North Star” of the organization’s mission, vision, and values. I love hearing about the bright…

  In March of this year, I was invited to speak at the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. It was a humbling experience…

I could use some help, but do I need a consultant? ‘Tis the season for resolutions, vision boards, and goal-setting. You may wonder if or…

Let’s Reimagine Board Meetings If an alien landed here on Planet Earth and wanted to understand how your organization is making an impact in the…

Thoughts on Donor Appreciation …  Many years ago, I had a mentor who would often say, “No one’s first gift is their largest.” She believed donor…

We love to talk about “the board” as if it’s one big, multi-headed beast with split personalities that lands somewhere on a spectrum from micromanagement…