Governance provides consistent oversight, accountability, and checks and balances essential for nonprofit organizations to achieve their goals and ensure long-term sustainability. In nonprofits, the Board of Directors typically fulfills this role. Effective governance ensures actions are always in the best interests of the organization. It can enhance business performance, increase stability and productivity, and unlock new opportunities. Additionally, it reduces risks and facilitates faster, safer growth.

Our approach

We bring nonprofit experience, governance best practices to your unique situation. We can customize training, build new training programs, and support your needs.

Recent Clients: ACTS, Byrd Theater, Cancer Linc, Childcare Aware, Home Again, Housing Families First, Rappahannock Community Service Board, Virginia Community Service Boards, Winchester Congregational Community Action Project, The Woman’s Club. For a complete list of clients click here.

Services

  • Board Development. How do you get the right people around your board table? Constructing a strong, supportive board is more than an impressive roster.

  • Board Governance. Boards have legal, ethical, and fiduciary responsibilities. Understanding their role as a board member will help them support your organization.

  • Starting a Nonprofit. Support for developing bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, board development, and filing IRS and state documents.

  • Training:

    • Board Roles and Responsibilities

    • Building a Board for Fundraising

    • Culture of Inquiry

    • Customized Training - tell us what you need.

 

Successful boards are thoughtfully composed and lead with intent.

Amy has guided both public and private foundation grantmaking. She combines her 18 years as a funder with her experience in development to help organizations build sustainable, streamlined, and equitable funding solutions.

Our approach

Amy’s broad experience as a funder and fundraiser helps her craft plans and processes that help all in the nonprofit community achieve their goals.

Recent Clients: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, Mary Morton Parsons Foundation. For a complete list of clients, click here.

Services

  • Develop proactive grant making practices

  • Establish complete grant acceptance and review processes

  • Provide interim and part-time executive support (See Interim Executive Director)

  • Develop policies and procedures

  • Conduct due diligence on behalf of nonprofit organizations

  • Establish strategic partnerships with grantees