Board Development

Comprehensive solutions for board development and effectiveness

Board Search, Recruitment & Onboarding

Strategic support for identifying, recruiting, and integrating new board members to strengthen your organization's leadership.

Our Approach:

Assessment of current board composition and identification of skill gaps
Development of targeted recruitment strategies and candidate profiles
Network activation and candidate sourcing through multiple channels
Candidate screening, interviews, and evaluation
Customized onboarding process to ensure successful integration

Investment: $2,000 per month (6-month commitment minimum)

Board Meetings and Retreats

Professional facilitation and planning for effective board meetings and strategic retreats that drive engagement, alignment, and actionable outcomes.

Service Includes:

Pre-meeting consultation to establish goals and desired outcomes
Custom agenda design and meeting materials preparation
Expert facilitation to ensure productive discussions and decision-making
Strategic planning exercises and team-building activities
Post-meeting summary and action item documentation

Starting at $3,500

Fundraising 101 for Boards

Essential training designed to empower board members with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to participate in fundraising activities and support organizational sustainability effectively.

Training Covers:

Understanding the board's role in fundraising and development
Effective donor cultivation and stewardship techniques
Making successful fundraising asks and handling objections
Personal fundraising goal-setting and action planning
Building confidence through role-playing and practical exercises

Starting at $2,500

New Member Orientation & Board Responsibilities Refresher

Comprehensive orientation and training sessions designed to ensure all board members understand their roles, responsibilities, and opportunities to contribute to organizational success.

Session Coverage:

Legal and fiduciary responsibilities of board service
Organizational structure, mission, and strategic priorities
Board member expectations and performance standards
Committee structures and opportunities for engagement
Best practices for effective board service and leadership

Starting at $3,500

Note: Sessions can be customized to focus on specific areas of board governance or to address particular organizational needs.

One-on-One Board Coaching

Personalized coaching sessions designed to develop individual board member effectiveness and leadership skills through focused, one-on-one guidance.

Coaching Focus Areas:

Leadership development and executive presence
Strategic thinking and decision-making skills
Communication and relationship building
Fundraising and donor engagement techniques
Personal effectiveness and time management

Starting at $150/hr

Note: Coaching sessions are tailored to individual needs and can focus on specific challenges or development goals. Available virtually or in-person.