Non-Profit Governance Solutions

Helping Your Organization Shine With Strategy and Development

What Do We Do?

We support our clients on strategic planning, board governance training, policy writing, program evaluation (both formative and summative), grant readiness and grant writing, stakeholder and community engagement, advocacy campaign planning, and coalition building.

We support our clients through the entire project lifecycle, from scoping project charters, implementing their terms, producing and revising deliverables, and closing out grant reporting.

We also provide conference speaker services and custom conference workshops built to suit your organization's needs, as well as AGM chair services.

We deliver our services both in-person and virtually.

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Grant Research and Writing

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Speakers and Workshops

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Board Governance Training and Materials

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Blog Posts

Board Governance and Fundraising Expectations: Aligning Roles and Responsibilities

Understanding the Role of Fundraising in Board Governance It is not uncommon for tension to arise when a nonprofit board launches a major fundraising effort and some members are reluctant to participate. While fundraising itself is not a legal duty within board governance, every nonprofit board shares responsibility for ensuring the organization has the resources it needs to operate and grow. This distinction is important. Boards may not be required to fundraise directly, but

5 days ago2 min read

Board Governance and Annual Financial Contribution: Finding the Right Balance

Evolving Expectations in Board Governance In today’s nonprofit environment, conversations about board governance increasingly include expectations around an annual financial contribution. While board members have traditionally contributed their time, expertise, and community connections, many organizations are now asking whether financial participation should also be part of the role. This shift is often tied to growing fundraising goals and heightened expectations from donor

6 days ago2 min read

Nonprofit Board Compensation: When Should Board Members Be Paid?

Should our nonprofit’s board members receive compensation? The topic of nonprofit board compensation continues to generate significant discussion among nonprofit leaders. While many organizations have traditionally relied on volunteer boards, growth and increased complexity often require a more structured and professional approach to governance. Determining when to compensate board members depends on the organization’s size, maturity, and operational demands. When to Introduc

Apr 92 min read

Loretta, Wakamow Valley Authority

You and Vanessa did an admirable job as facilitators. The way you brought together, in a coherent way, a disparity of opinions and information and then formed a comprehensive plan for Wakamow to be successful in the future was edifying to witness. As a Moose Javian for 64 years, I am so happy to see you become part of our community. We are richer for it.