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Resilience as strategy to transform how nonprofits do the work that transforms the world, starting with the board.

Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations. The missions are about impacting and improving livability. The work is essential and exhausting. The organizational health of boards, executive directors, and the teams will determine the level of wellbeing for the organization and ultimately the clients they serve. It’s all connected.

Resilient boards are better equipped to face challenges in ways that allow for necessary innovation, connection, and determination to do work that is relevant, links to the mission and engages the strengths of board members in purpose-filled ways.

Sandy facilitates conversations that strengthen the board and the way it functions in ways that are sustainable vs chasing the latest trends.

Energy, efficiency, and engagement shifts when we give intention to capacity, equity, consistency, and clarity.  We directly impact:

  • recruitment, engagement, retention of staff and board members
  • innovation of practical frameworks that offer consistency in decision making
  • ability to reimagine the work in ways that build sustainability for the organization
  • capability to sustain, even thrive, during uncertainty, disruptions and change

OBJECTIVES TO MAKE PROGRESS

  1. Explore why resilience matters and how to develop a cohesive board/team that intentionally builds a sustainable organizational culture. A culture that engages individuals who are committed to both transactional [goals achieved] and transformational [connecting the work to a calling].

 

  1. Identify what the board/team desires to collectively move towards, expand, grow, and release in order to emerge the identified vision that anchors future strategic planning conversations and aligns with the organizational mission.

 

  1. Identify current/potential opportunities and vulnerabilities that the board/team is experiencing to determine where to invest resources moving forward in a strategic manner.

 

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Resilience as strategy to transform how nonprofits do the work that transforms the world, starting with the board.

“Sandy’s coaching [and training] has been an integral part of our on-boarding leadership process. When we truly know ourselves, we feel more equipped to lead a team by leveraging our strengths. Sandy’s insight really allows you to pause and reflect about yourself and find ways to make every day count. Personally and professionally – I can truly say I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for her wisdom.”
-executive director, nonprofit

 

“This was a timely training for the agency. The past year has really challenged people to manage the stress and rise above. Thank you for your time and expertise. You have a lovely approachable and genuine style to your presentations.”
-administrative leader, mental health nonprofit