Consultant Directory
The NPTA Fund Consultant Directory serves as a premier resource for helping the West Michigan nonprofit community identify consultant support and technical assistance providers.
The new and improved directory provides a complete profile of consultant areas of expertise and services. We are seeking professionals with specific experience serving the unique needs of the nonprofit organizations. A complete list of categories can be found below. It is our goal to provide the nonprofit community with accurate and comprehensive information to allow them to seek out the consultant who best fits their needs.
If you are interested in promoting your services to West Michigan nonprofit community, please visit the Consultants page for complete information on the application process.
Consultant Experience by Service Category
- Accounting / Audit / Bookkeeping
- Advocacy
- Board Development / Governance
- Business Planning
- Community / Neighborhood Development
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Database Development / Implementation
- Event Planning
- Executive Coaching
- Executive Search
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- Financial Management Training/Planning/Assessment
- General Fundraising / Development
- Grant Writing
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- Insurance
- Interim Directorship
- Legal
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Merger/Strategic Collaboration
- Nonprofit Startup
- Planned Giving
- Process Improvement
- Program Evaluation
- Program Planning and Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Strategic Planning
- Succession / Transition / Crisis Management Planning
- Technology Assessment / Implementation (Hardware/Software)
- Websites
Consultant Experience by Nonprofit Type
Consultant Directory
Accounting / Audit / Bookkeeping
- Woodin Consulting, LLC
View DetailAmanda Woodin
Location
8741 Newhouse
Portage, MI 49024
Phone: (269)998-0533
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Board and management level financial support. Services relate to all areas of business management, including: Accounting, board governance & oversight, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, federal funding rules & regulations, financial software, financial analysis, financial policies & procedures, grant applications, reporting, & compliance, fund accounting, internal controls, internal reporting, and tax filings.
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
Asian Community Outreach - board presentation on internal controls, financial management, etc. (Consulting Firm)
OnePlace @ Kalamazoo Public Library - classes and Leadership Academy presentations on board level financial management (Pro Bono)
Village of Vicksburg - financial software analysis and research during re-organization after financial mismanagement (Through former employer)
Open Roads - board financial management consultation (Through former employer)
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Bachelor of Arts - Western Michigan UniversityMaster of Public Administration - Keller Graduate School, Devry University
Professional Associations: Certified Public Finance Officer - Government Finance Officers AssociationAmerican & Michigan Associations of Airport Executives
Fee Method: Set fee after consultation
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Community Development
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Housing and Homelessness
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Community Development, Early Childhood, Homelessness, and Social/Human Services - 5 years as a Sr. Financial Analyst at the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Dept. working with CDBG, CSBG, Weatherization, Head Start, homeless shelter, and other community programs.
Housing - 3 years working with the Kalamazoo County Land Bank Authority as the Finance & Administration Manager. Mainly funded by the NSP2 program at that time.
Economic Development - Currently the Assistant Director for Finance and Administration at a local airport.
Diverse Population Experience:
My family history is diverse, and on one side of my family, I am only the second generation to be born in the US. Experiences with this made me very aware of diversity growing up, and how I was different from most of my friends, and even some family. I have worked and volunteered over the years in programs with very diverse and low-income populations, molding my abilities even further.
Specialization:
- Accounting / Audit / Bookkeeping
- Financial Management Training/Planning/Assessment
Attachments
Advocacy
- Progress Strategies+
View DetailEric Foster
Headquarters
2843 E. Grand River, #132
East Lansing, MI 48823
Location
2823 E Grand River, #132
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 6165583276
Email:
Website: www.progressstrategies.com
Description
Service Description:
Progress Strategies+ is the only social responsibility project management firm in the U.S. Located in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan Progress Strategies+ that serves clients in overall project management and serves non-profits, corporations and businesses in our three social responsibility Project Client Group Areas of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity; Public Policy and Advocacy; and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
-West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services and Corporate Social Responsibility Services.
-Grand Rapids Community Media Center: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-Alternatives in Motion: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
-Michigan League of Conservation Voters: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services.
-Little Caesar's (Mid-Michigan): Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Services
-Michigan Society of Association Executives: Project Management Services and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services.
-Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative: Public Policy and Advocacy Services
-Seeds of Promise: Grant Project Management Services (Community Governance Grant)
-Irwin Seating Company: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence: Grant Writing and Grant Project Management Services
-Fifth Third Bank: Corporate Social Responsibility Services
Support Affiliations: N/A
Languages: English and currently taking Spanish classes and immersion through fellowship program.
Education/Training: -Hope College, BA, Political Science/Psychology; -Northwestern University, School of Professional Studies; -Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, Executive Education. -W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow
Professional Associations: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow; Former 1st Vice-President, Grand Rapids NAACP; Board Member, Community Rebuilders; Varnum Law Diversity Advisory Board. Certification, Advanced Intercultural Management, University of Notre Dame.
Fee Method: Depending on the scope of work, fees are project based or at times hourly rates for many non-profits. Both encompass project scope, some administrative expenses and other essential costs that have been proven and effective for diverse clients.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Disability Issues
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Environmental / Wildlife
- Senior Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Progress Strategies+ provides client services to non-profits in almost all of the listed sectors. Through Progress Strategies+ Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Client Service to Advocates for Senior Issues the firm has also gained deep and comprehensive knowledge of the various senior services supported by the millage and has officially supported millage renewal to help serve vulnerable seniors. The firm's multi-focused inclusion work also contributed to increasing ethnically diverse membership in the organization's leadership ranks and having the group partner with area non-profits to enlist members as housing testers in order to address the issue of senior citizen housing discrimination. Therefore, Progress Strategies+ not only has familiarity with issues of service providers in the Senior Service sub-sector area but also how lack of inclusion and increased discrimination impacts seniors of color.
Community Development & Economic Development: Through developing and writing a grant for the International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and its efforts to fund and award meaningful work of vulnerable communities in urban agriculture, Progress Strategies+ is experienced, prepared and involved in efforts at the place-based level to enhance economic impact for vulnerable residents, family and children. The firm believes that it is not enough to develop funding sources---as it also did in creating the funded Fifth Third Bank Seeds Education and Entrepreneurial Development Series---but to do so at a focused neighborhood scale that empowers and equips the skills of resident talent.
Various successful grants written for clients for example has led to non-profit Seeds of Promise client having 28 residents in the Seeds Zone (Hall, Jefferson, Burton and Eastern) to engage in their own definition of the Community Development sub-sector. The specific outcomes have been resident engagement in successful advocacy on issues, governing themselves and project funds, establishing a resident-led board to take over 501(c)3 governance as well as direct project management of resident solutions in employment, education, environment (public safety and health) and economic impact. This focus on resident self-governance by many who never engaged in civic participation has made Progress Strategies+ familiar and experienced in Asset Based Community Development, Racial Equity concepts in community leadership and resident-based solutions to community problems.
A grant initiative created exclusively by Progress Strategies+, the Seeds Affirmation of Individuals with Disabilities (Disability Issues) funded by the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition resulted in two individuals with developmental disabilities to engage in meaningful community impact work for a non-profit while at the same time enhancing the knowledge and competencies of the issues facing those with disabilities. Lastly, current Progress Strategies+ advocacy training for the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative is a series of facilitation sessions provided from a grassroots, social justice and equity focus to assist the collaborative in engaging in direct policy advocacy within all systems of governance to strengthen Pre-K programs, funding for initiatives such as Great Start along with providing collaborative voice to policy programs affecting children and families.
Client Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC) has been served by Progress Strategies+ in equipping their staff, parents and partner organization in learning state, local and federal public policy advocacy, creating their Advocacy for Children to Thrive Legislative Day in Lansing and other non-partisan but non-profit permissible public policy advocacy skills to help ELNC successfully advance policies and funding for Pre-K initiatives and programs.
Progress Strategies+ client West Michigan Environmental Action Council is serviced by high-quality cultural competency, racial equity connections to environmental impact, anti-bias, cultural adaptation and organizational inclusion strategies that are successfully equipping them to create authentic and deep membership cultivation and relationships with diverse serving individuals and institutions.
In addition to direct work project management activity in its four social responsibility areas with corporations, Progress Strategies+ places a high-premium and devoted to client services and assistance to non-profits in the sub-sector areas that were checked. As a value for contributing and fulfilling designated community service time, Progress Strategies+ is more than familiar--but rather highly supportive of--with non-profit work.
To that end, Progress Strategies+ has been a contributor of standard and purposeful hours, planning meetings, advice and strategic counsel in the areas of advocacy, diversity and inclusion and social entrepreneurship to groups such as Decoding Dyslexia of Michigan's Grand Rapids Groups (Education sub-sector), Grand Rapids African-American Museum (Arts/Culture), West Michigan Environmental Action Council (Environmental/Wildlife) and Grand Valley State University's Honors College--Social Entrepreneurial Class (Education and Economic Development). The firm will continue to offer future contributions to other non-profits through standard values, practices and planning.
Diverse Population Experience:
On January 25, 2015, Eric Foster, the Principal of Progress Strategies+ completed course work, graduated from and is certified in Advanced Intercultural Management at Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. The intensive courses, instruction and training for certification includes his expert knowledge in Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Competency and Communication, Ethnocentrism, Enculturation and Miscommunication, Developmental Model of Intercultural Communication of Milton Bennett, Awareness and Cultural Intelligence for Organizations/Workplaces, strategies for use of successful Cultural Intelligence in order to enhance workplace and community cultural and intercultural competence, cultural communication skills, skills of negotiating across cultures, managing diverse teams, and develop skills of conflict resolution.
Under Foster's leadership Progress Strategies+ continues to be the leader of culturally competent values, strategies and inclusion project facilitation services. Cultural Competency is not simply a value or facilitation strategy provided to clients in the firm's Diversity, Inclusion and Equity project area. Cultural competency motivates our project work in the four other social responsibility areas of Progress Strategies+ so that all types of clients understand how to work effectively with all people, scenarios and inevitable conflict areas/situations with groups of diverse employees and organizational members.
Progress Strategies+ also continues to be a local, state and national leader in continuous improvement of our client cultural competency tools and techniques. Such continuous improvement is exemplified in the enhanced professional development of Eric Foster is proficient in the Cultural Orientation Indicator (COI) assessment, learning to administer the COI and use its feedback tools to help individual and organization client awareness in the 10 Dimensions of Culture. His certification also helps identify how an employee's personal preferences affect intercultural communication, organizational intercultural awareness and competence for interacting with people in a diverse workforce.
Foster has completed the Cultural Intelligence assessment to help client awareness of individual/group communication styles and strategies for all organizations to adapt to culturally diverse communities. Progress Strategies+ completed the NTPA "Facilitating Culture Change" Training and completed the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory.
Foster first started his cultural competency experience prior to returning to his hometown of Grand Rapids. He was formerly Deputy Director for the former Mayor of Washington, D.C. responsible for day-to-day operations of constituency offices such as Latino Affairs, Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, Religious Affairs and Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgendered Affairs. Foster is also experienced in cultural competency knowledge in his former work in the Corporate Diversity Counseling Group of Holland & Knight.
Specialization:
- Advocacy
- Community / Neighborhood Development
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Grant Writing
Board Development / Governance
- New Level Advisors, LLC
View DetailLynne Pope
Location
1730 Ridgemoor Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 6165810499
Fax: 6165810499
Email:
Website: www.newleveladvisorsllc.com
Description
Service Description:
Organizational assessments, DiSC(R) assessments, leadership and team development and training. Coaching for "at-risk" employees . Board development, succession planning.
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
Creative Dining services - Emergency CEO Succession Plan and Board annual retreat
West Michigan Gay Men's chorus - Annual Board retreat
Kennari Consulting - Team Assessment and development
West Michigan Jazz Society - Annual board retreat
Management Business solutions - Candidate assessment
Wege Foundation - Team assessment and development
Childrens Museum - assessment
Trivalent - Assessment and coaching of "at-risk" employee
Cadillac Fabriation - Leadership team assessment and development
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: BS from GVSU - majors in public administration, Juris Doctorate - Cooley Law - focus on business organization, employee issues,Certification in Everything DiSC(R) & 5 Behaviors of Cohesive Team - Wiley INc.
Professional Associations: Certified in Everything DiSC and 5 Behaviors (as stated above)
Fee Method: Generally by engagement. Coaching by the hour
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Employment and Training
- Senior Services
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Prior to my consultancy practice, I was both an attorney - and an investment advisor, working with many non-profit organizations. I have also been on non-profit boards for a total of 15 years, with 3 of those as board chairperson. I have a great deal of experience with 501(c)(3) organizations and the challenges they face. Being community minded - it is very important to me to continue to serve this important segment of our community.
Diverse Population Experience:
I am fully cognizant of the cultural and diversity issues currently facing our society and help organizations appreciate the various viewpoints needed to adequately represent those segments.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Succession / Transition / Crisis Management Planning
Attachments
- Hopkins Fundraising Consulting
View DetailKeith Hopkins
Location
995 Sargent SE
Ada, MI 49301
Phone: 616-575-5200
Email:
Website: www.hopkinsfundraising.com
Description
Service Description:
Feasibility studies, Capital and Advancement Campaigns, Organizational Readiness Assessments, Annual Fund Development Services, Board Training
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Capital Area Humane Society (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Grand Rapids Community Foundation (campaign implementation), First Steps (case for support development), Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity (campaign implementation), Habitat for Humanity of Kent County (campaign implementation), Hospice of Holland (feasibility study), Kalamazoo Civic Theater (feasibility study), Ministry with Community (campaign implementation), Muskegon Area District Library (campaign implementation), North Ottawa Community Health System (campaign implementation) Family Promise (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Kalamazoo Civic Theater (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Ministry with Community (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Family and Children Services (feasibility study and campaign implementation).
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: B.A., Hope College M.A., Ohio University
Professional Associations: West Michigan Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals, Certified Fundraising Executive
Fee Method: Fee for service
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have worked with each of the sub-sectors above (unfortunately, I was limited to five choices).
Diverse Population Experience:
I have worked with a number of organizations and leadership teams that serve diverse communities.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Medema Consulting Associates LLC
View DetailDavid Medema
Location
3355 Eagle Park Dr. NE,
Suite 107
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: 616-581-3230
Email:
Website: www.medemaconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Capacity Building: My expertise in developing strong organizations and their ability to fulfill their mission includes in-depth knowledge of governance models and practices for training and development of a strong board / executive team. I am skilled in creating outcome-focused and accountability-driven strategic plans that engages the entire organization. I also build cultures and processes where staff 'own' their work by defining measures of successful performance measures that lead to meaningful two-way performance evaluation and professional advancement. Leadership Development: I am a credentialed coach who works in both individual and group settings. I also develop effective teams who master the behaviors needed to be cohesive, innovative, and productive. Testing: Central to my work with individuals and teams is my deep knowledge and use of testing resources (some I've created) that identify one's natural work, interaction, and communication styles as well as their level of self-awareness / management (Emotional Intelligence). Both individual and collective profile analysis yield rich information and insights that pave the way to personal and team growth. Candidate / Hiring Selection: My expertise in psychological testing helps hiring team better assess and understand candidates and equip them with insightful and challenging interview questions so that they might smart hiring decisions and avoid the high cost of a 'hire' who is not a fit for their organization. I offer a wide range of training and workshop opportunities (CEU-eligible) in the above-mentioned areas.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Area Agency on Aging of West MI: Employee Engagement & Staff Training
DA Blodgett / St. Johns: Candidate Selection, Team Development
Ferris State University: Leadership Coaching and Development
Healthy Homes of Kent County: Executive Coaching, Governance, Team Development
Holland City Council: Governance
Japanese American Service Committee (Chicago): Executive Coaching, Governance, Strategic Planning, Team Development
Kent District Library: Candidate Selection, Team Development
MI Association of Family Physicians: Candidate Selection, Executive Coaching, Team Development
United Way of Genesee County: Candidate Selection, Executive Coaching, Team Development, Culture Change
Western Michigan University: Executive Coaching
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: B.A. Sociology, Calvin College; MSW, Arizona State University
Professional Associations: Core Essentials Graduate, Coach UniversityCertified Trainer, Right Use of Power Institute, Boulder CO
Fee Method: Client's ability to pay, non-profit market rates
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Education
- Environmental / Wildlife
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I am a former CEO of a two non-profits - one a social services agency serving low-income and migrant populations, the other an education / social justice advocacy entity. Past non-executive positions include as a community organizer, caseworker, fund developer, and board member. With environmental organizations, I have facilitated stakeholder conversations to solve local challenges and build collaborations with the Native American community.
My past employment included work in a faith-based agency.
And while each sub-sector has 'industry-specific' challenges, my expertise enables me to devise strong process designs to bring forth the wisdom they already have to make wise decisions.
Diverse Population Experience:
My entire career has had a focus on service in bilingual and multi-cultural settings and communities, starting as a community organizer in a largely Hispanic housing project and deepened by graduate studies and research in the same context.
Prior to my consulting career, I worked for 11 years at all organizational levels in an anti-poverty agency and educational entity serving migrants, Hispanics, low-income populations and addressing justice issues.
I am honored to have consulted with organizations serving the African American, (South) Asian, Disability, Hispanic, LGBTQ, and Native American communities.
I have served on numerous nonprofit boards serving diverse / minority communities and addressing minority concerns, including the Hispanic Center (was an officer), the People of Color Collaborative and a Migrant Resource Council. And at the City's Community Relations Commission (where I was twice elected Chair), I participated in efforts to prevent hate crime, improve community / police relations, and protected the rights of Native Americans and their religious practices.
I have also been a diversity trainer through the Racial Justice Institute / Summit on Racism (now GRACE).
As a credentialed executive coach, I have served many women leaders, including women of color.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
- Kennari Consulting
View DetailSandi Frost Steensma
Location
401 Hall Street SW
Suite 309
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 425-5121
Email:
Website: www.kennariconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Kennari Consulting teaches and empowers nonprofits to fund their missions by developing their capacity to build relationships with inclined donors and providing direct services to support fund raising strategies. Services include: general fundraising/development, feasibility studies/capital campaigns, database development/implementation, board development/governance, grant writing, business planning, strategic planning, and planned giving. (Please note Kennari Consulting has two listings in the Consultant Directory; this listing includes Consulting Services. Please see the other listing for Direct Services.)
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Kent County Parks Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, grant writing, strategic planning
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning, grant writing
PAWS for a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, planned giving implementation, database conversion
Well House - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching
Heartside Ministry - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
Senior Neighbors - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching,
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, planned giving implementation, planned giving, grant writing
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Kennari Consulting staff have a broad range of formal education (through MPA) and industry specific training and certifications.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Fee Method: Pricing determined on size and complexity of project need.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
We enjoy partnering with organizations of all types, all sizes, and with all degrees of fundraising experience. We specialize in 5 pillar areas:
Arts & Cultural Organizations: Museums, Galleries, Theaters, Festivals, Fine arts organizations, Performing arts organizations, Arts councils, Dance companies
Healthcare: Hospitals, Senior care facilities, Clinics, Rehabilitation centers, Mental health facilities, Primary care facilities, Substance abuse treatment
Social Services Agencies: Pantries and food provisions, Immigrant services, Housing organizations, Adoption services, Crisis services, Advocacy organizations
Education: Colleges and universities, Public and private schools, Literacy coalitions, Early learning communities, Libraries, Seminaries
Faith-Based Organizations: Shelters, Prison ministry, Schools, Food banks, Community center
Diverse Population Experience:
Every day we work with a diverse group of individuals, who also serve a diverse population of clients. We thrive working in changing environments and working towards a common goal with individuals or groups of different perspectives.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Planned Giving
Attachments
- Inclusive Performance Strategies
View DetailPaul T. Doyle
Location
35 Oakes SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-889-0838
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Inclusive Performance Strategies provides organizational performance consulting through the power of inclusion. We provide Inclusion Assessments to measure current organizational capacity to engage diversity and inclusion internally and externally, strategic planning, leadership development, change management, workshops, training sessions, and facilitation of collective impact. Our methods build on your existing strengths to customize approaches that will provide measurable and sustainable impact. For more information, please visit our website at www.inclusiveperformance.com
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Blandford Nature Center: Strategic Planning and Board Assessment
City of Grand Rapids: Inclusion Assessment
Kent County Essential Needs Task Force: Collective Impact Facilitation
KConnect: Equity & Inclusion Framework Facilitation
Meijer: Inclusion Framework
BarFly Ventures: Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Development
Local First: Staff & Board Development/Education
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks: Strategic Planning
Urban Core Collective’s Transformational Leadership Program: Leadership Development
Exalta Health (formerly Health Intervention Services): Strategic Planning
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Paul: MA Edu Leadership & Org Analysis, WMU; Executive Leadership Institute, UofMich; Danielle: MPA Candidate, USC; Shavon: MBA Certification, Design/Innovation Mgmt., KCAD; BA English & Anthropology, GVSU
Professional Associations: Association for Community Health Improvement, Society for Human Resource ManagementBoth Paul and Danielle are certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) facilitators
Fee Method: project based and retainer, depending on which is most appropriate for clients' needs
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Community Development
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Paul Doyle applies over 30 years of management experience to his consulting work with both for- and non-profit clients. He has extensive experience with healthcare systems and is one of the founders of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute. Prior to consulting, Paul served as Director of Service Strategy for Spectrum Health's Healthier Communities and was responsible for the development of community partnerships to address the needs of the under-served. Inclusive Performance Strategies has provided services to a variety of non-profits, from higher education to grassroots start-ups.
Before joining Inclusive Performance Strategies, Senior Consultant Danielle Veldman worked in the non-profit sector providing fund development and program management to her organization, which concentrated on basic needs, early childhood development, youth development, healthcare, and community development. During that time, she cultivated a strong working knowledge of best practices in the sectors above. She also fostered relationships with partnering agencies that have given her a broad understanding of the non-profit environment in Grand Rapids. Since joining Inclusive Performance Strategies, she has provided strategic planning, assessment services, and strategic facilitation to nonprofits to help them meet their missions more effectively through inclusion.
In her role, she supports the design of solutions for for-profit and non-profit organizations to fully integrate into their frameworks to foster inclusive and diverse work and service environments. Prior to joining IPS, Shavon spent 4 years working in the philanthropic sector in grant administration and systems management. Certified in Design & Innovation Management, she has a strong understanding and skillset in facilitating and managing human-centered design processes and strategies. Through strategic planning, leadership development, change management, community engagement, or facilitating collective impact, Shavon utilizes over nine years of expertise in research, content and project management, and facilitation to help build upon organizations’ existing strengths to deliver measurable results.
Diverse Population Experience:
Paul Doyle has been a leading expert in diversity, cultural competency, and inclusion for the past decade. He understands how to embrace the cultures, values, and behaviors of a diverse workforce. A key to his success is creating platforms of trust through intentional relationship building-allowing diversity of thought to be achieved and valued. While at Spectrum Health's Healthier Communities Paul's interaction with diverse populations included the development of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, an independent 501c3 created to address racial health disparities within the African American community. Paul was also involved in Programa Puente, a program to support the Hispanic/Latina community's access to basic resources and the Native American Health Initiative, a collaborative to assess the community's capacities to access healthcare services. Whether he is assisting organizations to maintain the competitive edge needed for success in today's rapidly changing diverse landscape or mentoring younger professionals of color, Paul's drive to be a positive impact in the lives of others and community is rooted in his personal journey and in his commitment to Inclusive Growth.
Senior Consultant Danielle Veldman's previous work in the nonprofit sector was primarily in low income African American, Hispanic, and immigrant communities. She has spent significant time abroad in developing countries which has allowed her to further enhance her cross-cultural skills and commitment to inclusive community development. Her work with Inclusive Performance Strategies has given her the opportunity to form relationships with and learn from many of the professionals of color in Grand Rapids, and she has been intentional about cultivating a diverse professional and personal network. In addition to her work with IPS, she currently serves as co-chair of New City Fellowship's Multicultural Accessibility Committee and provides training and ongoing support to congregants and church leaders seeking to improve their cross-cultural competency.
Since joining IPS, Shavon has contributed to the program management and facilitation of the Urban Core Collective’s Transformational Leadership Program, which focuses on developing leaders of color within Grand Rapids’ urban core. As part of the Diversity & Inclusion Council for AIGA West Michigan, Shavon is responsible for developing and executing programmatic strategies to ensure that the organization foster an inclusive environment for all members, and to foster intentional relationships with under-represented populations within the design sector and increase equitable access to the organization’s resources for students, young professionals and historically marginalized populations. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Literacy Center of West Michigan, in which informs the organization’s strategies on diversity, inclusion and cultural competence based upon her interfacing with current learners and program observation. Through these commitments, Shavon seeks to create pathways of access to education and innovation for all residents to reach their full potential and economic prosperity.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Design Group International
View DetailLon Swartzentruber
Location
2203 Elliott SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 6165169870
Fax: 6165169870
Email:
Website: www.designgroupintl.com
Description
Service Description:
Strategic planning, executive coaching, comprehensive fundraising campaigns (including annual, capital, and endowment campaigns), board governance, and organizational transformation.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Christ Redeemer Church (feasibility study and campaign council), Camp Alexander Mack (strategic planning, constituent discovery, and campaign council), Central Christian School (campaign council) Bradford Christian Academy (strategic planning, capital campaign, and development coaching), American Baptist Churches of Ohio (fundraising coaching, board development training), Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders (fundraising coaching), Degage Ministries (fundraising coaching and board training), The Crucible Project (strategic planning and capital campaign), CLC Network (strategic planning, fundraising coaching, and board development), Kalamazoo Christian School (capital campaign and board development).
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: MBA: George Mason University, BA: Goshen College, 20+ years in professional non-profit experience.
Professional Associations: Association of Fundraising Professionals, Western Michigan Planned Giving Group
Fee Method: Outcome based fees
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Education
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have extensive leadership experience in private, K-12 education, community foundation fundraising and donor relations. This experience crossed multiple types of non-profits listed above and beyond the five choices requested.
Diverse Population Experience:
I've worked for nearly 20 years in three significant non-profit organizations in west Michigan. These leadership environments provided me the opportunity to engage with others from many diverse backgrounds including the socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and LGBT.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Fundraising Coach
View DetailJoanna Hogan
Location
11330 Hill View Dr.
Lowell, MI 49331
Phone: 6164606924
Fax: 6164606924
Email:
Website: strategicfundraisingcoach.com
Description
Service Description:
As your coach, I focus on one person: you. Yes, you're part of an organization, but you need to develop personal skills and competencies in order to do your job well. I work with you one-on-one to help you gain confidence, avoid mistakes and achieve success. We'll talk as often as needed about whatever you need to accomplish. With customized training and support, you can take your fundraising skills to the next level and achieve extraordinary results! My Strategic Fundraising Academy is set of concise, practical lessons about essential fundraising subjects. Learn what you need, when you need it, through personalized coaching. Just as in any learning experience, you will have the opportunity to listen, discuss, practice and read within each topic area. I will provide you with a collection of resources and tools curated to teach best practices and reinforce success. There is a well-documented shortage of qualified fundraisers and it can be difficult to find someone with the right mix of skills and experience. As a result, many organizations continually suffer the high cost of a revolving door that comes from hiring inexperienced people. I will help you recruit the right person and through personalized coaching, develop their fundraising skills. Also, I provide customized workshops for nonprofit boards to help them gain a new perspective, learn new skills, build confidence, and understand the many ways you can support fundraising. I also provide customized workshops for nonprofit boards to help them gain a new perspective, learn new skills, build confidence, and understand the many ways you can support fundraising.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Mel Trotter Ministries - Board retreat + re-tooling their board recruitment, orientation and on-boarding process.
Kent District Library System - Assessment, planning, and piloting the growth process
Alpha Women's Center - Fundraising training for Board and Executive Director
Sow Hope - General fundraising counsel
Many individual private coaching clients and students in the Strategic Fundraising Academy
Support Affiliations:
Languages:
Education/Training: CERTIFICATE IN FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENTThe Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University B.A. IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION/PSYCHOLOGYCentral Michigan University
Professional Associations: MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALSAdvancing philanthropy through education, training and advocacyMEMBER OF THE WESTERN MICHIGAN PLANNED GIVING GROUPPartnership for philanthropic planning
Fee Method: Fee for service
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Housing and Homelessness
- Senior Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
As a fundraising professional, I have worked for the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center (Arts), the West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology (Arts & Economic Development), MSU College of Human Medicine (Education/Health) the Clark Foundation (Senior Services), and currently I provide career coaching and training for those working in (or want to be in) the fundraising profession. I've also provided coaching to people who work in each of those sectors.
Diverse Population Experience:
As a fundraising professional and as a coach, I have worked with people from many diverse backgrounds.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- General Fundraising / Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
Attachments
- Luna Consulting & Coaching
View DetailDavid Luna
Location
841 Broadview Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: 312-361-4944
Email:
Description
Service Description:
I offer a wide variety of consulting and coaching services, especially but not exclusively for organizations that are working with historically marginalized communities and groups. My menu includes strategy development and planning, leadership development and coaching, management of organizational change, cultural competence, diversity and inclusion, and dealing with challenges faced by management in both nonprofits (board issues, leadership-staff issues, intra-staff issues) and for-profits.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
1. Access of West Michigan: Executive coaching; board development.
2. Families Through Adoption (FTA): Strategic planning; executive coaching.
3. Urban Roots: Executive coaching; board development
4. Health Net of West Michigan: Operationalization of the strategic plan
5. Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI): Strategic planning
6. Ferris State University, Latino Business & Economic Development Center: Leadership training for emerging Latino leaders; program design
7. Asian American LEAD (Leadership Empowerment and Development for Youth and Families) (DC): Executive coaching (Asian CEO); strategic planning.
8. Teachers College, Columbia University (NYC): Group dynamics training with a focus on gender.
9. Kennedy School of Government (MA): Group dynamics training with a focus on global diversity.
10. Advocacy Center at the Institute for Sustainable Change (DC), Leadership for a Changing World Program: Meeting design and facilitation (nonprofit leaders from various sectors)
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: MBA, JD (Chicago); graduate certificates in public policy and health disparities. NTL certificates: organizational diagnosis & development; consulting; training design & practice. Gestalt Institute certificate: international consulting.
Professional Associations: Certifications: MBTI. Licensed to practice law in Illinois (only). Associations: National Forum for Latino Healthcare Execs (Past President); National Lawyers Guild.
Fee Method: Discounted rate for GR area nonprofits is $248/hr. Although now Chicago-based, I do not charge travel/lodging to GR area nonprofits. Other out of pocket expenses charged at cost.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Housing and Homelessness
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have served many nonprofits, both small and large, both young and well-established, across a variety of areas. My deepest experience is with nonprofits working in the areas of public health/healthcare, social and human services, housing justice, community empowerment, leadership development, and ethnic arts and culture. However, I also have experience with nonprofits working in many other areas. Even when I am work with a nonprofit that focuses on an area that is new to me, I usually find that I can quickly come up to speed and work with them effectively.
Diverse Population Experience:
In reverse chronological order, I spent seven years as Vice President for Health Equity at Mercy Health Saint Mary's, three years as Vice President for Global Diversity for Thomson Reuters, five years as an independent consulting focusing on diverse organizations and leaders, three years as Director of Diversity for Exelon, and ten years as Director of Leadership & Organizational Development for the Latino Institute (a nonprofit in Chicago). I have been thoroughly trained in cultural competence, diversity & inclusion, and health equity, and I have deep experience in all of these areas acquired over more than a quarter of a century of practice. I have worked with all of the largest racial/ethnic groups in the U.S., including African Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans. I also have done significant work with immigrant and LGBT populations and with issues of gender and class. I myself identify as ethnically Latino (specifically Chicano) and racially American Indian (of the Nahua peoples), and I grew up in a working class family.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
Business Planning
- Kennari Consulting
View DetailLaura Kruisenga
Location
401 Hall Street SW
Suite 309
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616)425-5121
Email:
Website: kennariconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Kennari Consulting teaches and empowers nonprofits to fund their missions by developing their capacity to build relationships with inclined donors and providing direct services to support fund raising strategies. Services include: general fundraising/development, feasibility studies/capital campaigns, database development/implementation, board development/governance, grant writing, business planning, strategic planning, and planned giving. (Please note Kennari Consulting has two listings in the Consultant Directory; this listing includes Direct Services. Please see the other listing for Consulting Services.)
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Kent County Parks Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, grant writing, strategic planning
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning, grant writing
PAWS for a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, planned giving implementation, database conversion
Well House - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching
Heartside Ministry - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
Senior Neighbors - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching,
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, planned giving implementation, planned giving, grant writing
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Kennari Consulting staff have a broad range of formal education (through MPA) and industry specific training and certifications.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Fee Method: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
We enjoy partnering with organizations of all types, all sizes, and with all degrees of fundraising experience. We specialize in 5 pillar areas:
Arts & Cultural Organizations: Museums, Galleries, Theaters, Festivals, Fine arts organizations, Performing arts organizations, Arts councils, Dance companies
Healthcare: Hospitals, Senior care facilities, Clinics, Rehabilitation centers, Mental health facilities, Primary care facilities, Substance abuse treatment
Social Services Agencies: Pantries and food provisions, Immigrant services, Housing organizations, Adoption services, Crisis services, Advocacy organizations
Education: Colleges and universities, Public and private schools, Literacy coalitions, Early learning communities, Libraries, Seminaries
Faith-Based Organizations: Shelters, Prison ministry, Schools, Food banks, Community center
Diverse Population Experience:
Every day we work with a diverse group of individuals, who also serve a diverse population of clients. We thrive working in changing environments and working towards a common goal with individuals or groups of different perspectives.
Specialization:
- Business Planning
- Database Development / Implementation
- Grant Writing
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
Community / Neighborhood Development
- Progress Strategies+
View DetailEric Foster
Headquarters
2843 E. Grand River, #132
East Lansing, MI 48823
Location
2823 E Grand River, #132
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 6165583276
Email:
Website: www.progressstrategies.com
Description
Service Description:
Progress Strategies+ is the only social responsibility project management firm in the U.S. Located in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan Progress Strategies+ that serves clients in overall project management and serves non-profits, corporations and businesses in our three social responsibility Project Client Group Areas of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity; Public Policy and Advocacy; and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
-West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services and Corporate Social Responsibility Services.
-Grand Rapids Community Media Center: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-Alternatives in Motion: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
-Michigan League of Conservation Voters: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services.
-Little Caesar's (Mid-Michigan): Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Services
-Michigan Society of Association Executives: Project Management Services and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services.
-Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative: Public Policy and Advocacy Services
-Seeds of Promise: Grant Project Management Services (Community Governance Grant)
-Irwin Seating Company: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence: Grant Writing and Grant Project Management Services
-Fifth Third Bank: Corporate Social Responsibility Services
Support Affiliations: N/A
Languages: English and currently taking Spanish classes and immersion through fellowship program.
Education/Training: -Hope College, BA, Political Science/Psychology; -Northwestern University, School of Professional Studies; -Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, Executive Education. -W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow
Professional Associations: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow; Former 1st Vice-President, Grand Rapids NAACP; Board Member, Community Rebuilders; Varnum Law Diversity Advisory Board. Certification, Advanced Intercultural Management, University of Notre Dame.
Fee Method: Depending on the scope of work, fees are project based or at times hourly rates for many non-profits. Both encompass project scope, some administrative expenses and other essential costs that have been proven and effective for diverse clients.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Disability Issues
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Environmental / Wildlife
- Senior Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Progress Strategies+ provides client services to non-profits in almost all of the listed sectors. Through Progress Strategies+ Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Client Service to Advocates for Senior Issues the firm has also gained deep and comprehensive knowledge of the various senior services supported by the millage and has officially supported millage renewal to help serve vulnerable seniors. The firm's multi-focused inclusion work also contributed to increasing ethnically diverse membership in the organization's leadership ranks and having the group partner with area non-profits to enlist members as housing testers in order to address the issue of senior citizen housing discrimination. Therefore, Progress Strategies+ not only has familiarity with issues of service providers in the Senior Service sub-sector area but also how lack of inclusion and increased discrimination impacts seniors of color.
Community Development & Economic Development: Through developing and writing a grant for the International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and its efforts to fund and award meaningful work of vulnerable communities in urban agriculture, Progress Strategies+ is experienced, prepared and involved in efforts at the place-based level to enhance economic impact for vulnerable residents, family and children. The firm believes that it is not enough to develop funding sources---as it also did in creating the funded Fifth Third Bank Seeds Education and Entrepreneurial Development Series---but to do so at a focused neighborhood scale that empowers and equips the skills of resident talent.
Various successful grants written for clients for example has led to non-profit Seeds of Promise client having 28 residents in the Seeds Zone (Hall, Jefferson, Burton and Eastern) to engage in their own definition of the Community Development sub-sector. The specific outcomes have been resident engagement in successful advocacy on issues, governing themselves and project funds, establishing a resident-led board to take over 501(c)3 governance as well as direct project management of resident solutions in employment, education, environment (public safety and health) and economic impact. This focus on resident self-governance by many who never engaged in civic participation has made Progress Strategies+ familiar and experienced in Asset Based Community Development, Racial Equity concepts in community leadership and resident-based solutions to community problems.
A grant initiative created exclusively by Progress Strategies+, the Seeds Affirmation of Individuals with Disabilities (Disability Issues) funded by the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition resulted in two individuals with developmental disabilities to engage in meaningful community impact work for a non-profit while at the same time enhancing the knowledge and competencies of the issues facing those with disabilities. Lastly, current Progress Strategies+ advocacy training for the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative is a series of facilitation sessions provided from a grassroots, social justice and equity focus to assist the collaborative in engaging in direct policy advocacy within all systems of governance to strengthen Pre-K programs, funding for initiatives such as Great Start along with providing collaborative voice to policy programs affecting children and families.
Client Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC) has been served by Progress Strategies+ in equipping their staff, parents and partner organization in learning state, local and federal public policy advocacy, creating their Advocacy for Children to Thrive Legislative Day in Lansing and other non-partisan but non-profit permissible public policy advocacy skills to help ELNC successfully advance policies and funding for Pre-K initiatives and programs.
Progress Strategies+ client West Michigan Environmental Action Council is serviced by high-quality cultural competency, racial equity connections to environmental impact, anti-bias, cultural adaptation and organizational inclusion strategies that are successfully equipping them to create authentic and deep membership cultivation and relationships with diverse serving individuals and institutions.
In addition to direct work project management activity in its four social responsibility areas with corporations, Progress Strategies+ places a high-premium and devoted to client services and assistance to non-profits in the sub-sector areas that were checked. As a value for contributing and fulfilling designated community service time, Progress Strategies+ is more than familiar--but rather highly supportive of--with non-profit work.
To that end, Progress Strategies+ has been a contributor of standard and purposeful hours, planning meetings, advice and strategic counsel in the areas of advocacy, diversity and inclusion and social entrepreneurship to groups such as Decoding Dyslexia of Michigan's Grand Rapids Groups (Education sub-sector), Grand Rapids African-American Museum (Arts/Culture), West Michigan Environmental Action Council (Environmental/Wildlife) and Grand Valley State University's Honors College--Social Entrepreneurial Class (Education and Economic Development). The firm will continue to offer future contributions to other non-profits through standard values, practices and planning.
Diverse Population Experience:
On January 25, 2015, Eric Foster, the Principal of Progress Strategies+ completed course work, graduated from and is certified in Advanced Intercultural Management at Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. The intensive courses, instruction and training for certification includes his expert knowledge in Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Competency and Communication, Ethnocentrism, Enculturation and Miscommunication, Developmental Model of Intercultural Communication of Milton Bennett, Awareness and Cultural Intelligence for Organizations/Workplaces, strategies for use of successful Cultural Intelligence in order to enhance workplace and community cultural and intercultural competence, cultural communication skills, skills of negotiating across cultures, managing diverse teams, and develop skills of conflict resolution.
Under Foster's leadership Progress Strategies+ continues to be the leader of culturally competent values, strategies and inclusion project facilitation services. Cultural Competency is not simply a value or facilitation strategy provided to clients in the firm's Diversity, Inclusion and Equity project area. Cultural competency motivates our project work in the four other social responsibility areas of Progress Strategies+ so that all types of clients understand how to work effectively with all people, scenarios and inevitable conflict areas/situations with groups of diverse employees and organizational members.
Progress Strategies+ also continues to be a local, state and national leader in continuous improvement of our client cultural competency tools and techniques. Such continuous improvement is exemplified in the enhanced professional development of Eric Foster is proficient in the Cultural Orientation Indicator (COI) assessment, learning to administer the COI and use its feedback tools to help individual and organization client awareness in the 10 Dimensions of Culture. His certification also helps identify how an employee's personal preferences affect intercultural communication, organizational intercultural awareness and competence for interacting with people in a diverse workforce.
Foster has completed the Cultural Intelligence assessment to help client awareness of individual/group communication styles and strategies for all organizations to adapt to culturally diverse communities. Progress Strategies+ completed the NTPA "Facilitating Culture Change" Training and completed the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory.
Foster first started his cultural competency experience prior to returning to his hometown of Grand Rapids. He was formerly Deputy Director for the former Mayor of Washington, D.C. responsible for day-to-day operations of constituency offices such as Latino Affairs, Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, Religious Affairs and Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgendered Affairs. Foster is also experienced in cultural competency knowledge in his former work in the Corporate Diversity Counseling Group of Holland & Knight.
Specialization:
- Advocacy
- Community / Neighborhood Development
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Grant Writing
- Proponents LLC
View DetailMatteah Spencer Reppart
Location
1232 Park St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616) 914-4210
Email:
Website: www.proponentsllc.com
Description
Service Description:
Matteah Spencer Reppart is the owner, founder, and visionary leader of Proponents LLC, with over 10 years of dedicated experience in the field of evaluation. PROPONENTS is an independent consulting firm providing evaluation and program services. We seek to be recognized for our competency in evaluation, offering our clients a premier evaluation experience so that they can understand and benefit from all that the evaluation process has to offer. We partner along-side our clients, facilitating inclusive and empowering evaluations that benefit first and foremost the community served, but also the organizations serving them. Dedicated to assisting organizations by creating access to powerful, meaningful information that can be used to increase effectiveness, enhance efficiency, and demonstrate results, we are focused on working with organizations that desire to create positive social change. Committed to racial equity, inclusion, and community empowerment, we assist our clients in increasing their capacity for evaluative work, defining goals, measuring progress, capturing lessons learned, demonstrating success, increasing impact, and strategic planning. Proponents is available to conduct external evaluations or assist organizations in developing a robust evaluation strategy, helping them to increase their capacity to do their own internal evaluative work.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
*LINC Community Revitalization: External Outcomes Evaluation
*Grand Rapids Community Media Center: External Outcomes & Developmental Evaluation
*Corporation for a Skilled Workforce: External Process Evaluation
*Project GREEN: Developed logic models, evaluation frameworks, and data collection tools to track progress and demonstrate results.
*Friends of Grand Rapids Parks: Assessed the organization's "current situation" in terms of their stakeholders, information needs, articulated goals, objectives, and outcomes, and the alignment of resources and activities to accomplish those endeavors.
*WestSide Collaborative: Conducted a "Situational Analysis" to assess the organization's internal and external environment, stakeholders, and articulated goals and objectives. Developed program logic models and evaluation frameworks which was used to inform an external evaluation conducted by Calvin College faculty. Supported the organization in increasing their evaluation capacity.
*MomsBloom, Inc.: Supported the organization in increasing their evaluation capacity by conducting a "Situational Analysis" to assess the organization's internal and external environment. Developed logic models, evaluation frameworks, data collection tools and process to track progress and demonstrate results.
*Heartside Ministry: same as above
*Next Step of West Michigan: same as above
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English, Spanish
Education/Training: *MDA Political Science, Western MI University (2007)(Concentrations in Monitoring & Evaluation and Leadership)*BA Spanish and Psychology, Calvin College (2002)*REAL (Racial Equity for Action Leadership)Center,(March 2016 - March 2017)
Professional Associations: Member, American Evaluation Association
Fee Method: Hourly Rate and Fixed Project Rate
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
Nonprofit Experience References:
Matteah has worked internationally and locally, providing evaluation services for collaboratives, community development organizations, employment programs, capacity building programs, community engagement projects, community media/information projects, preschools, parenting programs, community based health care projects, training programs, health and sanitation projects, child survival projects, and more.
Diverse Population Experience:
Matteah has diverse professional and life experiences that have shaped who she is and informed her work. With a passion for individual, organizational, and community growth and progress, Matteah emphasizes reflective practices in her services and maintains a commitment to fully and authentically showing up in her work and encourages her clients to do the same. Matteah utilizes participatory and empowerment approaches to evaluation in an effort to empower historically marginalized voices and dismantle structures of hierarchy and power that can be inherent in the evaluation process. Matteah seeks to be a facilitator of evaluation, and advance racial equity through this lens in her work.
Specialization:
- Community / Neighborhood Development
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Program Evaluation
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Real-time Perspectives, Inc.
View DetailBarbara Rapaport
Headquarters
3566 Charlevoix Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Location
3566 Charlevoix Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-485-5382
Email:
Website: www.realtimeperspectives.com
Description
Service Description:
A consulting practice focused on organizational effectiveness, including the following services: Executive coaching, leadership assessment, leadership team development, talent development and management, performance management systems design/implementation, employee engagement, organizational culture analysis/transition, strategic planning, board capacity-building, and custom workshops/instructional design.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
1. Habitat for Humanity - Leadership team assessment, leadership coaching, and organizational structure evaluation
2. Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Design and deliver two leadership development programs for The Center for Community Leadership - Leading Edge and Leadership Advantage
3. Ferris State University - Design and deliver of Senior Leadership Development Program and guide culture change initiative
4. Mind Meets Music - Leadership coaching and facilitation of team's social contract
5. Downtown Market Grand Rapids - Leadership coaching
6. Wolverine Worldwide - Executive coaching
7. Talent 2025 - Facilitation of 2016-2017 Communities of Practice for D&I
8. Cook Leadership Academy (GVSU) - Self-Reflection Program for Leadership Fellows
9. WMEAC - Leadership coaching and new hire selection process
10. Foremost Insurance - Executive Coaching
Support Affiliations: NA
Languages: NA
Education/Training: M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling, Sargent College (Boston University)B.A., American Studies, Douglass College (Rutgers University)
Professional Associations: Certified coach and faculty for Overcoming Immunity-to-Change coaching model; 360° survey certifications: The Leadership Circle Profile; Hogan Personality Assessment
Fee Method: Customized on a per client basis depending on service and budget requirements - hourly, day or project fees as needed.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Disability Issues
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
Nonprofit Experience References:
In all of these areas, I have been able to provide a wide range and scope of services depending on the client's needs. For the range of organizations I've worked with in specific sectors please view the following link on my web site: http://www.realtimeperspectives.com/client.htm. Many of these engagements have started with strategic/operational planning as a first step and then evolved to services aimed at increasing broader organizational effectiveness (and vice versa). This often is in some form of leadership development such as individual coaching, formal training or team development. In addition, I have worked with these clients in designing new systems (e.g., performance management and talent development) and stay with them through the initial stages of implementation.
Diverse Population Experience:
In my practice, I have delivered cultural competency workshops and thereby have acquired subject matter expertise on the topic. In addition, my client list spans stakeholder groups which include a wide range of diverse cultures and backgrounds. These stakeholder groups include local economic and neighborhood development, early childhood providers, family outreach, and individuals with physical, emotional and psychological disabilities. With many of these groups I have facilitated focus groups to gather input on their specific needs and ideas about services that would help them either be more productive citizens and/or lead more independent lives.
Specialization:
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Executive Coaching
- Process Improvement
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Progress Strategies+
View DetailEric Foster
Headquarters
2843 E. Grand River, #132
East Lansing, MI 48823
Location
2823 E Grand River, #132
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 6165583276
Email:
Website: www.progressstrategies.com
Description
Service Description:
Progress Strategies+ is the only social responsibility project management firm in the U.S. Located in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan Progress Strategies+ that serves clients in overall project management and serves non-profits, corporations and businesses in our three social responsibility Project Client Group Areas of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity; Public Policy and Advocacy; and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
-West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services and Corporate Social Responsibility Services.
-Grand Rapids Community Media Center: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-Alternatives in Motion: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
-Michigan League of Conservation Voters: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services.
-Little Caesar's (Mid-Michigan): Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Services
-Michigan Society of Association Executives: Project Management Services and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services.
-Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative: Public Policy and Advocacy Services
-Seeds of Promise: Grant Project Management Services (Community Governance Grant)
-Irwin Seating Company: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence: Grant Writing and Grant Project Management Services
-Fifth Third Bank: Corporate Social Responsibility Services
Support Affiliations: N/A
Languages: English and currently taking Spanish classes and immersion through fellowship program.
Education/Training: -Hope College, BA, Political Science/Psychology; -Northwestern University, School of Professional Studies; -Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, Executive Education. -W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow
Professional Associations: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow; Former 1st Vice-President, Grand Rapids NAACP; Board Member, Community Rebuilders; Varnum Law Diversity Advisory Board. Certification, Advanced Intercultural Management, University of Notre Dame.
Fee Method: Depending on the scope of work, fees are project based or at times hourly rates for many non-profits. Both encompass project scope, some administrative expenses and other essential costs that have been proven and effective for diverse clients.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Disability Issues
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Environmental / Wildlife
- Senior Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Progress Strategies+ provides client services to non-profits in almost all of the listed sectors. Through Progress Strategies+ Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Client Service to Advocates for Senior Issues the firm has also gained deep and comprehensive knowledge of the various senior services supported by the millage and has officially supported millage renewal to help serve vulnerable seniors. The firm's multi-focused inclusion work also contributed to increasing ethnically diverse membership in the organization's leadership ranks and having the group partner with area non-profits to enlist members as housing testers in order to address the issue of senior citizen housing discrimination. Therefore, Progress Strategies+ not only has familiarity with issues of service providers in the Senior Service sub-sector area but also how lack of inclusion and increased discrimination impacts seniors of color.
Community Development & Economic Development: Through developing and writing a grant for the International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and its efforts to fund and award meaningful work of vulnerable communities in urban agriculture, Progress Strategies+ is experienced, prepared and involved in efforts at the place-based level to enhance economic impact for vulnerable residents, family and children. The firm believes that it is not enough to develop funding sources---as it also did in creating the funded Fifth Third Bank Seeds Education and Entrepreneurial Development Series---but to do so at a focused neighborhood scale that empowers and equips the skills of resident talent.
Various successful grants written for clients for example has led to non-profit Seeds of Promise client having 28 residents in the Seeds Zone (Hall, Jefferson, Burton and Eastern) to engage in their own definition of the Community Development sub-sector. The specific outcomes have been resident engagement in successful advocacy on issues, governing themselves and project funds, establishing a resident-led board to take over 501(c)3 governance as well as direct project management of resident solutions in employment, education, environment (public safety and health) and economic impact. This focus on resident self-governance by many who never engaged in civic participation has made Progress Strategies+ familiar and experienced in Asset Based Community Development, Racial Equity concepts in community leadership and resident-based solutions to community problems.
A grant initiative created exclusively by Progress Strategies+, the Seeds Affirmation of Individuals with Disabilities (Disability Issues) funded by the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition resulted in two individuals with developmental disabilities to engage in meaningful community impact work for a non-profit while at the same time enhancing the knowledge and competencies of the issues facing those with disabilities. Lastly, current Progress Strategies+ advocacy training for the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative is a series of facilitation sessions provided from a grassroots, social justice and equity focus to assist the collaborative in engaging in direct policy advocacy within all systems of governance to strengthen Pre-K programs, funding for initiatives such as Great Start along with providing collaborative voice to policy programs affecting children and families.
Client Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC) has been served by Progress Strategies+ in equipping their staff, parents and partner organization in learning state, local and federal public policy advocacy, creating their Advocacy for Children to Thrive Legislative Day in Lansing and other non-partisan but non-profit permissible public policy advocacy skills to help ELNC successfully advance policies and funding for Pre-K initiatives and programs.
Progress Strategies+ client West Michigan Environmental Action Council is serviced by high-quality cultural competency, racial equity connections to environmental impact, anti-bias, cultural adaptation and organizational inclusion strategies that are successfully equipping them to create authentic and deep membership cultivation and relationships with diverse serving individuals and institutions.
In addition to direct work project management activity in its four social responsibility areas with corporations, Progress Strategies+ places a high-premium and devoted to client services and assistance to non-profits in the sub-sector areas that were checked. As a value for contributing and fulfilling designated community service time, Progress Strategies+ is more than familiar--but rather highly supportive of--with non-profit work.
To that end, Progress Strategies+ has been a contributor of standard and purposeful hours, planning meetings, advice and strategic counsel in the areas of advocacy, diversity and inclusion and social entrepreneurship to groups such as Decoding Dyslexia of Michigan's Grand Rapids Groups (Education sub-sector), Grand Rapids African-American Museum (Arts/Culture), West Michigan Environmental Action Council (Environmental/Wildlife) and Grand Valley State University's Honors College--Social Entrepreneurial Class (Education and Economic Development). The firm will continue to offer future contributions to other non-profits through standard values, practices and planning.
Diverse Population Experience:
On January 25, 2015, Eric Foster, the Principal of Progress Strategies+ completed course work, graduated from and is certified in Advanced Intercultural Management at Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. The intensive courses, instruction and training for certification includes his expert knowledge in Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Competency and Communication, Ethnocentrism, Enculturation and Miscommunication, Developmental Model of Intercultural Communication of Milton Bennett, Awareness and Cultural Intelligence for Organizations/Workplaces, strategies for use of successful Cultural Intelligence in order to enhance workplace and community cultural and intercultural competence, cultural communication skills, skills of negotiating across cultures, managing diverse teams, and develop skills of conflict resolution.
Under Foster's leadership Progress Strategies+ continues to be the leader of culturally competent values, strategies and inclusion project facilitation services. Cultural Competency is not simply a value or facilitation strategy provided to clients in the firm's Diversity, Inclusion and Equity project area. Cultural competency motivates our project work in the four other social responsibility areas of Progress Strategies+ so that all types of clients understand how to work effectively with all people, scenarios and inevitable conflict areas/situations with groups of diverse employees and organizational members.
Progress Strategies+ also continues to be a local, state and national leader in continuous improvement of our client cultural competency tools and techniques. Such continuous improvement is exemplified in the enhanced professional development of Eric Foster is proficient in the Cultural Orientation Indicator (COI) assessment, learning to administer the COI and use its feedback tools to help individual and organization client awareness in the 10 Dimensions of Culture. His certification also helps identify how an employee's personal preferences affect intercultural communication, organizational intercultural awareness and competence for interacting with people in a diverse workforce.
Foster has completed the Cultural Intelligence assessment to help client awareness of individual/group communication styles and strategies for all organizations to adapt to culturally diverse communities. Progress Strategies+ completed the NTPA "Facilitating Culture Change" Training and completed the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory.
Foster first started his cultural competency experience prior to returning to his hometown of Grand Rapids. He was formerly Deputy Director for the former Mayor of Washington, D.C. responsible for day-to-day operations of constituency offices such as Latino Affairs, Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, Religious Affairs and Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgendered Affairs. Foster is also experienced in cultural competency knowledge in his former work in the Corporate Diversity Counseling Group of Holland & Knight.
Specialization:
- Advocacy
- Community / Neighborhood Development
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Grant Writing
- Community Ventures
View DetailShannon Cohen
Location
1418 Colorado Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: 616.915.5109
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Community Ventures is an industry leader with a passion for helping organizations thrive and achieve mission through innovation, excellence, and strategic engagement.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
1. Grand Valley State University, School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration: Program Planning and Development; Adjunct Faculty.
2. Network180: Strategic Collaboration, Cultural Competence, Program Planning and Development, Event Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Marketing/PR/Communications, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Team Building, General Fundraising and Sustainability Planning, Grant Writing, Succession/Transition Planning, and Strategic Planning.
3. Project GREEN: Program Planning and Development, Event Planning, Cultural Competence, Faith Community Engagement, Strategic Collaboration, PR/Marketing/Communications, Program Evaluation, Meeting Facilitation, Data Repository, and Process Improvement.
4. Genesis Consulting: Event Planning, Program Planning and Development, Cultural Competence: Engagement of Generation Y and Z youth, Program Evaluation, Strategic Collaboration, Sustainability Planning, and Process Improvement.
5. Wyoming Public Schools: Keynote Speaking and Cultural Competence.
6. Foursquare International -- Detroit Division: Keynote Speaking, Cultural Competence and Diversity, Program Planning and Development, Strategic Collaboration, Process Improvement, and Strategic Planning.
7. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: Keynote Speaking, Cultural Competence, PR/Marketing to nontraditional markets, and Event Planning.
8. ITT Technical Institute: Keynote Speaking
9. Community Family Partnership: Keynote Speaking
10. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: Keynote Speaking, Program Planning and Development.
Support Affiliations:
Languages: Japanese
Education/Training: Grand Valley State University Master's in Public Administration Emphasis: Non Profit ManagementApril 2011Word of Faith Bible Training Center Ministry program certificate, Urban and Youth Ministry May 2001
Professional Associations: Professional Associations1. W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellowship Program2. Board Member, Lakeshore Regional Partnership Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board
Fee Method: Hourly/Project-based
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
As the principal of Community Ventures, I bring over 15 years of program development and management experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in community mobilization, coalition building amongst diverse stakeholders and populations, facilitation and public speaking, and pro-social youth development and empowerment programs serving vulnerable adolescents and adults.
Diverse Population Experience:
For seven years, I gave leadership to a coalition awarded a federal grant that required authentic engagement of community actors and stakeholders formerly insulated in philosophy, funding, culture, and power. In this role, I became an industry expert in using intercultural competence as a lens for building trust, transparency, and transfer of knowledge among 12 sectors and multiple populations in order to advance the intersecting public, nonprofit, and business goals of the collaborative. Now, as principal of Community Ventures, I utilize this expertise to empower organizations to:
1. Foster a culture of shared destiny among stakeholders within and without
2. Engage in self-analysis exercises to reduce and prevent 'invisibly visible' norms within the organization
3. Use asset mapping techniques to recognize, retain, and reward the human assets of an organization to generate high results
4. Create space for intercultural dialogue and understanding
5. Facilitate culturally competent internal and external coalition building to foster authentic collaboration
6. Weave intercultural competence into the framework of organizational practices, policies, norms, and behaviors
7. Build a culture of trust, transparency, and transfer of knowledge
Specialization:
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Event Planning
- Program Planning and Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Inclusive Performance Strategies
View DetailPaul T. Doyle
Location
35 Oakes SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-889-0838
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Inclusive Performance Strategies provides organizational performance consulting through the power of inclusion. We provide Inclusion Assessments to measure current organizational capacity to engage diversity and inclusion internally and externally, strategic planning, leadership development, change management, workshops, training sessions, and facilitation of collective impact. Our methods build on your existing strengths to customize approaches that will provide measurable and sustainable impact. For more information, please visit our website at www.inclusiveperformance.com
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Blandford Nature Center: Strategic Planning and Board Assessment
City of Grand Rapids: Inclusion Assessment
Kent County Essential Needs Task Force: Collective Impact Facilitation
KConnect: Equity & Inclusion Framework Facilitation
Meijer: Inclusion Framework
BarFly Ventures: Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Development
Local First: Staff & Board Development/Education
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks: Strategic Planning
Urban Core Collective’s Transformational Leadership Program: Leadership Development
Exalta Health (formerly Health Intervention Services): Strategic Planning
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Paul: MA Edu Leadership & Org Analysis, WMU; Executive Leadership Institute, UofMich; Danielle: MPA Candidate, USC; Shavon: MBA Certification, Design/Innovation Mgmt., KCAD; BA English & Anthropology, GVSU
Professional Associations: Association for Community Health Improvement, Society for Human Resource ManagementBoth Paul and Danielle are certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) facilitators
Fee Method: project based and retainer, depending on which is most appropriate for clients' needs
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Community Development
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Paul Doyle applies over 30 years of management experience to his consulting work with both for- and non-profit clients. He has extensive experience with healthcare systems and is one of the founders of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute. Prior to consulting, Paul served as Director of Service Strategy for Spectrum Health's Healthier Communities and was responsible for the development of community partnerships to address the needs of the under-served. Inclusive Performance Strategies has provided services to a variety of non-profits, from higher education to grassroots start-ups.
Before joining Inclusive Performance Strategies, Senior Consultant Danielle Veldman worked in the non-profit sector providing fund development and program management to her organization, which concentrated on basic needs, early childhood development, youth development, healthcare, and community development. During that time, she cultivated a strong working knowledge of best practices in the sectors above. She also fostered relationships with partnering agencies that have given her a broad understanding of the non-profit environment in Grand Rapids. Since joining Inclusive Performance Strategies, she has provided strategic planning, assessment services, and strategic facilitation to nonprofits to help them meet their missions more effectively through inclusion.
In her role, she supports the design of solutions for for-profit and non-profit organizations to fully integrate into their frameworks to foster inclusive and diverse work and service environments. Prior to joining IPS, Shavon spent 4 years working in the philanthropic sector in grant administration and systems management. Certified in Design & Innovation Management, she has a strong understanding and skillset in facilitating and managing human-centered design processes and strategies. Through strategic planning, leadership development, change management, community engagement, or facilitating collective impact, Shavon utilizes over nine years of expertise in research, content and project management, and facilitation to help build upon organizations’ existing strengths to deliver measurable results.
Diverse Population Experience:
Paul Doyle has been a leading expert in diversity, cultural competency, and inclusion for the past decade. He understands how to embrace the cultures, values, and behaviors of a diverse workforce. A key to his success is creating platforms of trust through intentional relationship building-allowing diversity of thought to be achieved and valued. While at Spectrum Health's Healthier Communities Paul's interaction with diverse populations included the development of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, an independent 501c3 created to address racial health disparities within the African American community. Paul was also involved in Programa Puente, a program to support the Hispanic/Latina community's access to basic resources and the Native American Health Initiative, a collaborative to assess the community's capacities to access healthcare services. Whether he is assisting organizations to maintain the competitive edge needed for success in today's rapidly changing diverse landscape or mentoring younger professionals of color, Paul's drive to be a positive impact in the lives of others and community is rooted in his personal journey and in his commitment to Inclusive Growth.
Senior Consultant Danielle Veldman's previous work in the nonprofit sector was primarily in low income African American, Hispanic, and immigrant communities. She has spent significant time abroad in developing countries which has allowed her to further enhance her cross-cultural skills and commitment to inclusive community development. Her work with Inclusive Performance Strategies has given her the opportunity to form relationships with and learn from many of the professionals of color in Grand Rapids, and she has been intentional about cultivating a diverse professional and personal network. In addition to her work with IPS, she currently serves as co-chair of New City Fellowship's Multicultural Accessibility Committee and provides training and ongoing support to congregants and church leaders seeking to improve their cross-cultural competency.
Since joining IPS, Shavon has contributed to the program management and facilitation of the Urban Core Collective’s Transformational Leadership Program, which focuses on developing leaders of color within Grand Rapids’ urban core. As part of the Diversity & Inclusion Council for AIGA West Michigan, Shavon is responsible for developing and executing programmatic strategies to ensure that the organization foster an inclusive environment for all members, and to foster intentional relationships with under-represented populations within the design sector and increase equitable access to the organization’s resources for students, young professionals and historically marginalized populations. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Literacy Center of West Michigan, in which informs the organization’s strategies on diversity, inclusion and cultural competence based upon her interfacing with current learners and program observation. Through these commitments, Shavon seeks to create pathways of access to education and innovation for all residents to reach their full potential and economic prosperity.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Proponents LLC
View DetailMatteah Spencer Reppart
Location
1232 Park St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616) 914-4210
Email:
Website: www.proponentsllc.com
Description
Service Description:
Matteah Spencer Reppart is the owner, founder, and visionary leader of Proponents LLC, with over 10 years of dedicated experience in the field of evaluation. PROPONENTS is an independent consulting firm providing evaluation and program services. We seek to be recognized for our competency in evaluation, offering our clients a premier evaluation experience so that they can understand and benefit from all that the evaluation process has to offer. We partner along-side our clients, facilitating inclusive and empowering evaluations that benefit first and foremost the community served, but also the organizations serving them. Dedicated to assisting organizations by creating access to powerful, meaningful information that can be used to increase effectiveness, enhance efficiency, and demonstrate results, we are focused on working with organizations that desire to create positive social change. Committed to racial equity, inclusion, and community empowerment, we assist our clients in increasing their capacity for evaluative work, defining goals, measuring progress, capturing lessons learned, demonstrating success, increasing impact, and strategic planning. Proponents is available to conduct external evaluations or assist organizations in developing a robust evaluation strategy, helping them to increase their capacity to do their own internal evaluative work.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
*LINC Community Revitalization: External Outcomes Evaluation
*Grand Rapids Community Media Center: External Outcomes & Developmental Evaluation
*Corporation for a Skilled Workforce: External Process Evaluation
*Project GREEN: Developed logic models, evaluation frameworks, and data collection tools to track progress and demonstrate results.
*Friends of Grand Rapids Parks: Assessed the organization's "current situation" in terms of their stakeholders, information needs, articulated goals, objectives, and outcomes, and the alignment of resources and activities to accomplish those endeavors.
*WestSide Collaborative: Conducted a "Situational Analysis" to assess the organization's internal and external environment, stakeholders, and articulated goals and objectives. Developed program logic models and evaluation frameworks which was used to inform an external evaluation conducted by Calvin College faculty. Supported the organization in increasing their evaluation capacity.
*MomsBloom, Inc.: Supported the organization in increasing their evaluation capacity by conducting a "Situational Analysis" to assess the organization's internal and external environment. Developed logic models, evaluation frameworks, data collection tools and process to track progress and demonstrate results.
*Heartside Ministry: same as above
*Next Step of West Michigan: same as above
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English, Spanish
Education/Training: *MDA Political Science, Western MI University (2007)(Concentrations in Monitoring & Evaluation and Leadership)*BA Spanish and Psychology, Calvin College (2002)*REAL (Racial Equity for Action Leadership)Center,(March 2016 - March 2017)
Professional Associations: Member, American Evaluation Association
Fee Method: Hourly Rate and Fixed Project Rate
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
Nonprofit Experience References:
Matteah has worked internationally and locally, providing evaluation services for collaboratives, community development organizations, employment programs, capacity building programs, community engagement projects, community media/information projects, preschools, parenting programs, community based health care projects, training programs, health and sanitation projects, child survival projects, and more.
Diverse Population Experience:
Matteah has diverse professional and life experiences that have shaped who she is and informed her work. With a passion for individual, organizational, and community growth and progress, Matteah emphasizes reflective practices in her services and maintains a commitment to fully and authentically showing up in her work and encourages her clients to do the same. Matteah utilizes participatory and empowerment approaches to evaluation in an effort to empower historically marginalized voices and dismantle structures of hierarchy and power that can be inherent in the evaluation process. Matteah seeks to be a facilitator of evaluation, and advance racial equity through this lens in her work.
Specialization:
- Community / Neighborhood Development
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Program Evaluation
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
Database Development / Implementation
- DPT
View DetailHenry Morley
Location
2900 Charlevoix Dr. SE
Suite 210
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-957-1727
Email:
Website: www.dptsolutions.com
Description
Service Description:
DPT works with many nonprofits in the West Michigan area and helps them carefully select and leverage best practices from the for-profit world to serve more people and expand outreach. Melding our nonprofit experience with for-profit best practices gives us a unique business consulting perspective and opportunity to help nonprofits move the needle on their performance. Three areas of this application of best practices include: Relationship Management - Nonprofits actually have more relationships to manage than a typical for-profit business. A single person for a nonprofit could have four or five natural relationships with a nonprofit including donor, board member, service recipient, volunteer, etc. However, it's important that communications and touchpoints for each are managed in a coordinated fashion. Business Process Management - Standardizing business processes and creating operational efficiencies allows nonprofits to focus more effort and funds on delivering on their mission. Injecting sales and pipeline best practices into your donor management processes is a good example of improving process efficiency. Project Leadership - Organizing programs and projects to create a culture of continuous improvement allows nonprofits to stay relevant in the ever-expanding world of nonprofit services.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Grand Rapids Community Foundation - Strategic program consulting and vendor selection
Bethany Christian Services - Process definition, CRM design and implementation
Paws With A Cause - Lean process management, CRM design and implementation
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - Implemented CRM including volunteer and donor management
Baxter Community Center - Process definition, implemented CRM including service delivery
Christian Schools International - Business process management, CRM design and implementation
Support Affiliations: None
Languages: English
Education/Training: Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications, Lean Six Sigma certifications, and MBAs.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, ACG, aimWest, American Marketing Association of West Michigan, GROW, Econ Club, Inforum, WISE, WMPMI, Mobile Monday, The Right Place.
Fee Method: Pricing determined on size and complexity of project need.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
The common thread for all of our nonprofit clients is helping them with standardizing, streamlining their business processes, and managing all their relationships - not just the donors. Many nonprofits already have well thought out donor management processes, but haven't broadened their thinking to include all of their other important relationships and how they all work together.
Diverse Population Experience:
Our nonprofit customers serve a diverse population of clients as well as other people from all walks of life. Our services enable those customers to provide better service to their clients.
Specialization:
- Database Development / Implementation
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Process Improvement
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
- Kennari Consulting
View DetailLaura Kruisenga
Location
401 Hall Street SW
Suite 309
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616)425-5121
Email:
Website: kennariconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Kennari Consulting teaches and empowers nonprofits to fund their missions by developing their capacity to build relationships with inclined donors and providing direct services to support fund raising strategies. Services include: general fundraising/development, feasibility studies/capital campaigns, database development/implementation, board development/governance, grant writing, business planning, strategic planning, and planned giving. (Please note Kennari Consulting has two listings in the Consultant Directory; this listing includes Direct Services. Please see the other listing for Consulting Services.)
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Kent County Parks Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, grant writing, strategic planning
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning, grant writing
PAWS for a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, planned giving implementation, database conversion
Well House - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching
Heartside Ministry - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
Senior Neighbors - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching,
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, planned giving implementation, planned giving, grant writing
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Kennari Consulting staff have a broad range of formal education (through MPA) and industry specific training and certifications.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Fee Method: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
We enjoy partnering with organizations of all types, all sizes, and with all degrees of fundraising experience. We specialize in 5 pillar areas:
Arts & Cultural Organizations: Museums, Galleries, Theaters, Festivals, Fine arts organizations, Performing arts organizations, Arts councils, Dance companies
Healthcare: Hospitals, Senior care facilities, Clinics, Rehabilitation centers, Mental health facilities, Primary care facilities, Substance abuse treatment
Social Services Agencies: Pantries and food provisions, Immigrant services, Housing organizations, Adoption services, Crisis services, Advocacy organizations
Education: Colleges and universities, Public and private schools, Literacy coalitions, Early learning communities, Libraries, Seminaries
Faith-Based Organizations: Shelters, Prison ministry, Schools, Food banks, Community center
Diverse Population Experience:
Every day we work with a diverse group of individuals, who also serve a diverse population of clients. We thrive working in changing environments and working towards a common goal with individuals or groups of different perspectives.
Specialization:
- Business Planning
- Database Development / Implementation
- Grant Writing
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
Event Planning
- Community Ventures
View DetailShannon Cohen
Location
1418 Colorado Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: 616.915.5109
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Community Ventures is an industry leader with a passion for helping organizations thrive and achieve mission through innovation, excellence, and strategic engagement.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
1. Grand Valley State University, School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration: Program Planning and Development; Adjunct Faculty.
2. Network180: Strategic Collaboration, Cultural Competence, Program Planning and Development, Event Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Marketing/PR/Communications, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Team Building, General Fundraising and Sustainability Planning, Grant Writing, Succession/Transition Planning, and Strategic Planning.
3. Project GREEN: Program Planning and Development, Event Planning, Cultural Competence, Faith Community Engagement, Strategic Collaboration, PR/Marketing/Communications, Program Evaluation, Meeting Facilitation, Data Repository, and Process Improvement.
4. Genesis Consulting: Event Planning, Program Planning and Development, Cultural Competence: Engagement of Generation Y and Z youth, Program Evaluation, Strategic Collaboration, Sustainability Planning, and Process Improvement.
5. Wyoming Public Schools: Keynote Speaking and Cultural Competence.
6. Foursquare International -- Detroit Division: Keynote Speaking, Cultural Competence and Diversity, Program Planning and Development, Strategic Collaboration, Process Improvement, and Strategic Planning.
7. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: Keynote Speaking, Cultural Competence, PR/Marketing to nontraditional markets, and Event Planning.
8. ITT Technical Institute: Keynote Speaking
9. Community Family Partnership: Keynote Speaking
10. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: Keynote Speaking, Program Planning and Development.
Support Affiliations:
Languages: Japanese
Education/Training: Grand Valley State University Master's in Public Administration Emphasis: Non Profit ManagementApril 2011Word of Faith Bible Training Center Ministry program certificate, Urban and Youth Ministry May 2001
Professional Associations: Professional Associations1. W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellowship Program2. Board Member, Lakeshore Regional Partnership Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board
Fee Method: Hourly/Project-based
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
As the principal of Community Ventures, I bring over 15 years of program development and management experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in community mobilization, coalition building amongst diverse stakeholders and populations, facilitation and public speaking, and pro-social youth development and empowerment programs serving vulnerable adolescents and adults.
Diverse Population Experience:
For seven years, I gave leadership to a coalition awarded a federal grant that required authentic engagement of community actors and stakeholders formerly insulated in philosophy, funding, culture, and power. In this role, I became an industry expert in using intercultural competence as a lens for building trust, transparency, and transfer of knowledge among 12 sectors and multiple populations in order to advance the intersecting public, nonprofit, and business goals of the collaborative. Now, as principal of Community Ventures, I utilize this expertise to empower organizations to:
1. Foster a culture of shared destiny among stakeholders within and without
2. Engage in self-analysis exercises to reduce and prevent 'invisibly visible' norms within the organization
3. Use asset mapping techniques to recognize, retain, and reward the human assets of an organization to generate high results
4. Create space for intercultural dialogue and understanding
5. Facilitate culturally competent internal and external coalition building to foster authentic collaboration
6. Weave intercultural competence into the framework of organizational practices, policies, norms, and behaviors
7. Build a culture of trust, transparency, and transfer of knowledge
Specialization:
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Event Planning
- Program Planning and Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
Executive Coaching
- Real-time Perspectives, Inc.
View DetailBarbara Rapaport
Headquarters
3566 Charlevoix Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Location
3566 Charlevoix Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-485-5382
Email:
Website: www.realtimeperspectives.com
Description
Service Description:
A consulting practice focused on organizational effectiveness, including the following services: Executive coaching, leadership assessment, leadership team development, talent development and management, performance management systems design/implementation, employee engagement, organizational culture analysis/transition, strategic planning, board capacity-building, and custom workshops/instructional design.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
1. Habitat for Humanity - Leadership team assessment, leadership coaching, and organizational structure evaluation
2. Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Design and deliver two leadership development programs for The Center for Community Leadership - Leading Edge and Leadership Advantage
3. Ferris State University - Design and deliver of Senior Leadership Development Program and guide culture change initiative
4. Mind Meets Music - Leadership coaching and facilitation of team's social contract
5. Downtown Market Grand Rapids - Leadership coaching
6. Wolverine Worldwide - Executive coaching
7. Talent 2025 - Facilitation of 2016-2017 Communities of Practice for D&I
8. Cook Leadership Academy (GVSU) - Self-Reflection Program for Leadership Fellows
9. WMEAC - Leadership coaching and new hire selection process
10. Foremost Insurance - Executive Coaching
Support Affiliations: NA
Languages: NA
Education/Training: M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling, Sargent College (Boston University)B.A., American Studies, Douglass College (Rutgers University)
Professional Associations: Certified coach and faculty for Overcoming Immunity-to-Change coaching model; 360° survey certifications: The Leadership Circle Profile; Hogan Personality Assessment
Fee Method: Customized on a per client basis depending on service and budget requirements - hourly, day or project fees as needed.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Disability Issues
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
Nonprofit Experience References:
In all of these areas, I have been able to provide a wide range and scope of services depending on the client's needs. For the range of organizations I've worked with in specific sectors please view the following link on my web site: http://www.realtimeperspectives.com/client.htm. Many of these engagements have started with strategic/operational planning as a first step and then evolved to services aimed at increasing broader organizational effectiveness (and vice versa). This often is in some form of leadership development such as individual coaching, formal training or team development. In addition, I have worked with these clients in designing new systems (e.g., performance management and talent development) and stay with them through the initial stages of implementation.
Diverse Population Experience:
In my practice, I have delivered cultural competency workshops and thereby have acquired subject matter expertise on the topic. In addition, my client list spans stakeholder groups which include a wide range of diverse cultures and backgrounds. These stakeholder groups include local economic and neighborhood development, early childhood providers, family outreach, and individuals with physical, emotional and psychological disabilities. With many of these groups I have facilitated focus groups to gather input on their specific needs and ideas about services that would help them either be more productive citizens and/or lead more independent lives.
Specialization:
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Executive Coaching
- Process Improvement
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching
View DetailKimberly Gleason
Location
2305 Briar Hills Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Phone: 616-364-7459
Email:
Website: www.kimberlygleasoncoaching.com
Description
Service Description:
Executive coaching, leadership development, speaking, facilitating, strategic planning, marketing, and program development
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Porter Hills: executive coaching
Buist Electric: executive coaching
Flat River Outreach Ministries: staff development and coaching
Beautiful Womanhood: marketing, business development, program development
Grandville Optical: executive coaching, strategic planning
Grace Bible College's CEC: business development, training, strategic planning
Jill Goodell Legal Services: business coaching
Spark OD: business coaching, strategic planning, marketing
FCCI Insurance Group: executive coaching
Applied Imaging: executive coaching
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: BA in English with minor in psychology,coaching credential through ILCT (a coach training organization)
Professional Associations: BCC: Board Certified Coach through the Center for Counseling and Credentialing, co-chair of an Inforum group, largest Michigan women's professional organization
Fee Method: I set it up as an engagement over a specific time period, with a specific number of hours worked, and a specific scope of work; completely customized to the client's needs
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Disability Issues
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I do a lot of contract work for Grace Bible College's Center for Empowerment Coaching where I do not only business development and marketing, but also am an online instructor and trainer, having taught hundreds of business, nonprofit, church, and community leaders how to coach and develop their staff. I'm also a trained facilitator for MOKA, an organization that helps those with disabilities reach their potential. At Flat River Outreach Ministries, I have supervised and coached their team of volunteer coaches, and have assisted in new program development with the executive director. I have presented workshops for various nonprofit organizations on topics such a work-life balance, leadership, and change management.
Diverse Population Experience:
As an online instructor and trainer for Grace Bible College, I train not only leaders in churches, businesses, corporations, and nonprofits, but also Grace students as well. These participants are of various ages and come from a variety of backgrounds, industries, and ministries, such as Hope Network (those with disabilities), Wedgwood (hurting youth), Bethany Christian Services (adoption/foster care), Seeds of Promise (those disadvantaged and of racial minority), and so forth.
Specialization:
- Executive Coaching
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
Attachments
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching/Writing Sample/Who Wears the Pants in Your Organization
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching/Writing Sample/9 Steps to a High Performing Coaching Culture
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- HR Collaborative
View DetailBeth Kelly
Headquarters
678 Front Avenue NW
Suite 265
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Location
678 Front Ave
Ste 265
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: 616-965-7860
Fax: 616-965-7906
Email:
Website: hrcollaborative.net
Description
Service Description:
HR Collaborative provides Executive Search, HR Management Services and Leadership Coaching.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Heartside Ministry - Executive Search / Coaching / Job Descriptions / Compensation
Ferris State University - Executive Search
St. Cecilia Music Center - Executive Search
The Right Place - HR Management Services
Northview Public Schools - HR Management Services
Experience Grand Rapids - HR Management Services
John Ball Zoo - HR Management Services
Grand Rapids Symphony - Executive Search
Well House - Executive Search
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - Executive Search
Pinerest - Compensation Review
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Michigan State University, Masters Degree, Human Resources and Labor Relations
Professional Associations: SPHR
Fee Method: invoice
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Education
- Housing and Homelessness
Nonprofit Experience References:
HR Collaborative has worked extensively with non-profit leadership and boards in all five types of nonprofits in the following areas; Executive Search, Talent Management, Engagement, Compensation and HR Management Services.
Diverse Population Experience:
Deborah serves on the Board of Spartan Store YMCA, Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women and the Michigan Women's Foundation. In addition to her Board service, Deborah has been a long-term supporter of inclusion and diversity. She was the executive sponsor and founder of Priority Health's Innovation thru Inclusion work team and was instrumental in developing the West Michigan Diversity Implementation Model which included a ten-step process for creating an effective diversity plan in a company.
Specialization:
- Executive Coaching
- Executive Search
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- Medema Consulting Associates LLC
View DetailDavid Medema
Location
3355 Eagle Park Dr. NE,
Suite 107
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: 616-581-3230
Email:
Website: www.medemaconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Capacity Building: My expertise in developing strong organizations and their ability to fulfill their mission includes in-depth knowledge of governance models and practices for training and development of a strong board / executive team. I am skilled in creating outcome-focused and accountability-driven strategic plans that engages the entire organization. I also build cultures and processes where staff 'own' their work by defining measures of successful performance measures that lead to meaningful two-way performance evaluation and professional advancement. Leadership Development: I am a credentialed coach who works in both individual and group settings. I also develop effective teams who master the behaviors needed to be cohesive, innovative, and productive. Testing: Central to my work with individuals and teams is my deep knowledge and use of testing resources (some I've created) that identify one's natural work, interaction, and communication styles as well as their level of self-awareness / management (Emotional Intelligence). Both individual and collective profile analysis yield rich information and insights that pave the way to personal and team growth. Candidate / Hiring Selection: My expertise in psychological testing helps hiring team better assess and understand candidates and equip them with insightful and challenging interview questions so that they might smart hiring decisions and avoid the high cost of a 'hire' who is not a fit for their organization. I offer a wide range of training and workshop opportunities (CEU-eligible) in the above-mentioned areas.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Area Agency on Aging of West MI: Employee Engagement & Staff Training
DA Blodgett / St. Johns: Candidate Selection, Team Development
Ferris State University: Leadership Coaching and Development
Healthy Homes of Kent County: Executive Coaching, Governance, Team Development
Holland City Council: Governance
Japanese American Service Committee (Chicago): Executive Coaching, Governance, Strategic Planning, Team Development
Kent District Library: Candidate Selection, Team Development
MI Association of Family Physicians: Candidate Selection, Executive Coaching, Team Development
United Way of Genesee County: Candidate Selection, Executive Coaching, Team Development, Culture Change
Western Michigan University: Executive Coaching
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: B.A. Sociology, Calvin College; MSW, Arizona State University
Professional Associations: Core Essentials Graduate, Coach UniversityCertified Trainer, Right Use of Power Institute, Boulder CO
Fee Method: Client's ability to pay, non-profit market rates
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Education
- Environmental / Wildlife
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I am a former CEO of a two non-profits - one a social services agency serving low-income and migrant populations, the other an education / social justice advocacy entity. Past non-executive positions include as a community organizer, caseworker, fund developer, and board member. With environmental organizations, I have facilitated stakeholder conversations to solve local challenges and build collaborations with the Native American community.
My past employment included work in a faith-based agency.
And while each sub-sector has 'industry-specific' challenges, my expertise enables me to devise strong process designs to bring forth the wisdom they already have to make wise decisions.
Diverse Population Experience:
My entire career has had a focus on service in bilingual and multi-cultural settings and communities, starting as a community organizer in a largely Hispanic housing project and deepened by graduate studies and research in the same context.
Prior to my consulting career, I worked for 11 years at all organizational levels in an anti-poverty agency and educational entity serving migrants, Hispanics, low-income populations and addressing justice issues.
I am honored to have consulted with organizations serving the African American, (South) Asian, Disability, Hispanic, LGBTQ, and Native American communities.
I have served on numerous nonprofit boards serving diverse / minority communities and addressing minority concerns, including the Hispanic Center (was an officer), the People of Color Collaborative and a Migrant Resource Council. And at the City's Community Relations Commission (where I was twice elected Chair), I participated in efforts to prevent hate crime, improve community / police relations, and protected the rights of Native Americans and their religious practices.
I have also been a diversity trainer through the Racial Justice Institute / Summit on Racism (now GRACE).
As a credentialed executive coach, I have served many women leaders, including women of color.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
- Strategic Fundraising Coach
View DetailJoanna Hogan
Location
11330 Hill View Dr.
Lowell, MI 49331
Phone: 6164606924
Fax: 6164606924
Email:
Website: strategicfundraisingcoach.com
Description
Service Description:
As your coach, I focus on one person: you. Yes, you're part of an organization, but you need to develop personal skills and competencies in order to do your job well. I work with you one-on-one to help you gain confidence, avoid mistakes and achieve success. We'll talk as often as needed about whatever you need to accomplish. With customized training and support, you can take your fundraising skills to the next level and achieve extraordinary results! My Strategic Fundraising Academy is set of concise, practical lessons about essential fundraising subjects. Learn what you need, when you need it, through personalized coaching. Just as in any learning experience, you will have the opportunity to listen, discuss, practice and read within each topic area. I will provide you with a collection of resources and tools curated to teach best practices and reinforce success. There is a well-documented shortage of qualified fundraisers and it can be difficult to find someone with the right mix of skills and experience. As a result, many organizations continually suffer the high cost of a revolving door that comes from hiring inexperienced people. I will help you recruit the right person and through personalized coaching, develop their fundraising skills. Also, I provide customized workshops for nonprofit boards to help them gain a new perspective, learn new skills, build confidence, and understand the many ways you can support fundraising. I also provide customized workshops for nonprofit boards to help them gain a new perspective, learn new skills, build confidence, and understand the many ways you can support fundraising.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Mel Trotter Ministries - Board retreat + re-tooling their board recruitment, orientation and on-boarding process.
Kent District Library System - Assessment, planning, and piloting the growth process
Alpha Women's Center - Fundraising training for Board and Executive Director
Sow Hope - General fundraising counsel
Many individual private coaching clients and students in the Strategic Fundraising Academy
Support Affiliations:
Languages:
Education/Training: CERTIFICATE IN FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENTThe Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University B.A. IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION/PSYCHOLOGYCentral Michigan University
Professional Associations: MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALSAdvancing philanthropy through education, training and advocacyMEMBER OF THE WESTERN MICHIGAN PLANNED GIVING GROUPPartnership for philanthropic planning
Fee Method: Fee for service
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Housing and Homelessness
- Senior Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
As a fundraising professional, I have worked for the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center (Arts), the West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology (Arts & Economic Development), MSU College of Human Medicine (Education/Health) the Clark Foundation (Senior Services), and currently I provide career coaching and training for those working in (or want to be in) the fundraising profession. I've also provided coaching to people who work in each of those sectors.
Diverse Population Experience:
As a fundraising professional and as a coach, I have worked with people from many diverse backgrounds.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- General Fundraising / Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
Attachments
- Luna Consulting & Coaching
View DetailDavid Luna
Location
841 Broadview Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: 312-361-4944
Email:
Description
Service Description:
I offer a wide variety of consulting and coaching services, especially but not exclusively for organizations that are working with historically marginalized communities and groups. My menu includes strategy development and planning, leadership development and coaching, management of organizational change, cultural competence, diversity and inclusion, and dealing with challenges faced by management in both nonprofits (board issues, leadership-staff issues, intra-staff issues) and for-profits.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
1. Access of West Michigan: Executive coaching; board development.
2. Families Through Adoption (FTA): Strategic planning; executive coaching.
3. Urban Roots: Executive coaching; board development
4. Health Net of West Michigan: Operationalization of the strategic plan
5. Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI): Strategic planning
6. Ferris State University, Latino Business & Economic Development Center: Leadership training for emerging Latino leaders; program design
7. Asian American LEAD (Leadership Empowerment and Development for Youth and Families) (DC): Executive coaching (Asian CEO); strategic planning.
8. Teachers College, Columbia University (NYC): Group dynamics training with a focus on gender.
9. Kennedy School of Government (MA): Group dynamics training with a focus on global diversity.
10. Advocacy Center at the Institute for Sustainable Change (DC), Leadership for a Changing World Program: Meeting design and facilitation (nonprofit leaders from various sectors)
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: MBA, JD (Chicago); graduate certificates in public policy and health disparities. NTL certificates: organizational diagnosis & development; consulting; training design & practice. Gestalt Institute certificate: international consulting.
Professional Associations: Certifications: MBTI. Licensed to practice law in Illinois (only). Associations: National Forum for Latino Healthcare Execs (Past President); National Lawyers Guild.
Fee Method: Discounted rate for GR area nonprofits is $248/hr. Although now Chicago-based, I do not charge travel/lodging to GR area nonprofits. Other out of pocket expenses charged at cost.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Housing and Homelessness
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have served many nonprofits, both small and large, both young and well-established, across a variety of areas. My deepest experience is with nonprofits working in the areas of public health/healthcare, social and human services, housing justice, community empowerment, leadership development, and ethnic arts and culture. However, I also have experience with nonprofits working in many other areas. Even when I am work with a nonprofit that focuses on an area that is new to me, I usually find that I can quickly come up to speed and work with them effectively.
Diverse Population Experience:
In reverse chronological order, I spent seven years as Vice President for Health Equity at Mercy Health Saint Mary's, three years as Vice President for Global Diversity for Thomson Reuters, five years as an independent consulting focusing on diverse organizations and leaders, three years as Director of Diversity for Exelon, and ten years as Director of Leadership & Organizational Development for the Latino Institute (a nonprofit in Chicago). I have been thoroughly trained in cultural competence, diversity & inclusion, and health equity, and I have deep experience in all of these areas acquired over more than a quarter of a century of practice. I have worked with all of the largest racial/ethnic groups in the U.S., including African Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans. I also have done significant work with immigrant and LGBT populations and with issues of gender and class. I myself identify as ethnically Latino (specifically Chicano) and racially American Indian (of the Nahua peoples), and I grew up in a working class family.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
Executive Search
- HR Collaborative
View DetailBeth Kelly
Headquarters
678 Front Avenue NW
Suite 265
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Location
678 Front Ave
Ste 265
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: 616-965-7860
Fax: 616-965-7906
Email:
Website: hrcollaborative.net
Description
Service Description:
HR Collaborative provides Executive Search, HR Management Services and Leadership Coaching.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Heartside Ministry - Executive Search / Coaching / Job Descriptions / Compensation
Ferris State University - Executive Search
St. Cecilia Music Center - Executive Search
The Right Place - HR Management Services
Northview Public Schools - HR Management Services
Experience Grand Rapids - HR Management Services
John Ball Zoo - HR Management Services
Grand Rapids Symphony - Executive Search
Well House - Executive Search
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - Executive Search
Pinerest - Compensation Review
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Michigan State University, Masters Degree, Human Resources and Labor Relations
Professional Associations: SPHR
Fee Method: invoice
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Education
- Housing and Homelessness
Nonprofit Experience References:
HR Collaborative has worked extensively with non-profit leadership and boards in all five types of nonprofits in the following areas; Executive Search, Talent Management, Engagement, Compensation and HR Management Services.
Diverse Population Experience:
Deborah serves on the Board of Spartan Store YMCA, Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women and the Michigan Women's Foundation. In addition to her Board service, Deborah has been a long-term supporter of inclusion and diversity. She was the executive sponsor and founder of Priority Health's Innovation thru Inclusion work team and was instrumental in developing the West Michigan Diversity Implementation Model which included a ten-step process for creating an effective diversity plan in a company.
Specialization:
- Executive Coaching
- Executive Search
- Human Resources / Staff Development
Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- Hopkins Fundraising Consulting
View DetailKeith Hopkins
Location
995 Sargent SE
Ada, MI 49301
Phone: 616-575-5200
Email:
Website: www.hopkinsfundraising.com
Description
Service Description:
Feasibility studies, Capital and Advancement Campaigns, Organizational Readiness Assessments, Annual Fund Development Services, Board Training
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Capital Area Humane Society (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Grand Rapids Community Foundation (campaign implementation), First Steps (case for support development), Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity (campaign implementation), Habitat for Humanity of Kent County (campaign implementation), Hospice of Holland (feasibility study), Kalamazoo Civic Theater (feasibility study), Ministry with Community (campaign implementation), Muskegon Area District Library (campaign implementation), North Ottawa Community Health System (campaign implementation) Family Promise (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Kalamazoo Civic Theater (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Ministry with Community (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Family and Children Services (feasibility study and campaign implementation).
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: B.A., Hope College M.A., Ohio University
Professional Associations: West Michigan Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals, Certified Fundraising Executive
Fee Method: Fee for service
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have worked with each of the sub-sectors above (unfortunately, I was limited to five choices).
Diverse Population Experience:
I have worked with a number of organizations and leadership teams that serve diverse communities.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Kennari Consulting
View DetailSandi Frost Steensma
Location
401 Hall Street SW
Suite 309
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 425-5121
Email:
Website: www.kennariconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Kennari Consulting teaches and empowers nonprofits to fund their missions by developing their capacity to build relationships with inclined donors and providing direct services to support fund raising strategies. Services include: general fundraising/development, feasibility studies/capital campaigns, database development/implementation, board development/governance, grant writing, business planning, strategic planning, and planned giving. (Please note Kennari Consulting has two listings in the Consultant Directory; this listing includes Consulting Services. Please see the other listing for Direct Services.)
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Kent County Parks Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, grant writing, strategic planning
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning, grant writing
PAWS for a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, planned giving implementation, database conversion
Well House - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching
Heartside Ministry - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
Senior Neighbors - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching,
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, planned giving implementation, planned giving, grant writing
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Kennari Consulting staff have a broad range of formal education (through MPA) and industry specific training and certifications.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Fee Method: Pricing determined on size and complexity of project need.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
We enjoy partnering with organizations of all types, all sizes, and with all degrees of fundraising experience. We specialize in 5 pillar areas:
Arts & Cultural Organizations: Museums, Galleries, Theaters, Festivals, Fine arts organizations, Performing arts organizations, Arts councils, Dance companies
Healthcare: Hospitals, Senior care facilities, Clinics, Rehabilitation centers, Mental health facilities, Primary care facilities, Substance abuse treatment
Social Services Agencies: Pantries and food provisions, Immigrant services, Housing organizations, Adoption services, Crisis services, Advocacy organizations
Education: Colleges and universities, Public and private schools, Literacy coalitions, Early learning communities, Libraries, Seminaries
Faith-Based Organizations: Shelters, Prison ministry, Schools, Food banks, Community center
Diverse Population Experience:
Every day we work with a diverse group of individuals, who also serve a diverse population of clients. We thrive working in changing environments and working towards a common goal with individuals or groups of different perspectives.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Planned Giving
Attachments
- Design Group International
View DetailLon Swartzentruber
Location
2203 Elliott SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 6165169870
Fax: 6165169870
Email:
Website: www.designgroupintl.com
Description
Service Description:
Strategic planning, executive coaching, comprehensive fundraising campaigns (including annual, capital, and endowment campaigns), board governance, and organizational transformation.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Christ Redeemer Church (feasibility study and campaign council), Camp Alexander Mack (strategic planning, constituent discovery, and campaign council), Central Christian School (campaign council) Bradford Christian Academy (strategic planning, capital campaign, and development coaching), American Baptist Churches of Ohio (fundraising coaching, board development training), Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders (fundraising coaching), Degage Ministries (fundraising coaching and board training), The Crucible Project (strategic planning and capital campaign), CLC Network (strategic planning, fundraising coaching, and board development), Kalamazoo Christian School (capital campaign and board development).
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: MBA: George Mason University, BA: Goshen College, 20+ years in professional non-profit experience.
Professional Associations: Association of Fundraising Professionals, Western Michigan Planned Giving Group
Fee Method: Outcome based fees
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Education
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have extensive leadership experience in private, K-12 education, community foundation fundraising and donor relations. This experience crossed multiple types of non-profits listed above and beyond the five choices requested.
Diverse Population Experience:
I've worked for nearly 20 years in three significant non-profit organizations in west Michigan. These leadership environments provided me the opportunity to engage with others from many diverse backgrounds including the socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and LGBT.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Strategic Planning
Financial Management Training/Planning/Assessment
- Woodin Consulting, LLC
View DetailAmanda Woodin
Location
8741 Newhouse
Portage, MI 49024
Phone: (269)998-0533
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Board and management level financial support. Services relate to all areas of business management, including: Accounting, board governance & oversight, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, federal funding rules & regulations, financial software, financial analysis, financial policies & procedures, grant applications, reporting, & compliance, fund accounting, internal controls, internal reporting, and tax filings.
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
Asian Community Outreach - board presentation on internal controls, financial management, etc. (Consulting Firm)
OnePlace @ Kalamazoo Public Library - classes and Leadership Academy presentations on board level financial management (Pro Bono)
Village of Vicksburg - financial software analysis and research during re-organization after financial mismanagement (Through former employer)
Open Roads - board financial management consultation (Through former employer)
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Bachelor of Arts - Western Michigan UniversityMaster of Public Administration - Keller Graduate School, Devry University
Professional Associations: Certified Public Finance Officer - Government Finance Officers AssociationAmerican & Michigan Associations of Airport Executives
Fee Method: Set fee after consultation
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Community Development
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Housing and Homelessness
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Community Development, Early Childhood, Homelessness, and Social/Human Services - 5 years as a Sr. Financial Analyst at the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Dept. working with CDBG, CSBG, Weatherization, Head Start, homeless shelter, and other community programs.
Housing - 3 years working with the Kalamazoo County Land Bank Authority as the Finance & Administration Manager. Mainly funded by the NSP2 program at that time.
Economic Development - Currently the Assistant Director for Finance and Administration at a local airport.
Diverse Population Experience:
My family history is diverse, and on one side of my family, I am only the second generation to be born in the US. Experiences with this made me very aware of diversity growing up, and how I was different from most of my friends, and even some family. I have worked and volunteered over the years in programs with very diverse and low-income populations, molding my abilities even further.
Specialization:
- Accounting / Audit / Bookkeeping
- Financial Management Training/Planning/Assessment
Attachments
General Fundraising / Development
- Hopkins Fundraising Consulting
View DetailKeith Hopkins
Location
995 Sargent SE
Ada, MI 49301
Phone: 616-575-5200
Email:
Website: www.hopkinsfundraising.com
Description
Service Description:
Feasibility studies, Capital and Advancement Campaigns, Organizational Readiness Assessments, Annual Fund Development Services, Board Training
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Capital Area Humane Society (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Grand Rapids Community Foundation (campaign implementation), First Steps (case for support development), Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity (campaign implementation), Habitat for Humanity of Kent County (campaign implementation), Hospice of Holland (feasibility study), Kalamazoo Civic Theater (feasibility study), Ministry with Community (campaign implementation), Muskegon Area District Library (campaign implementation), North Ottawa Community Health System (campaign implementation) Family Promise (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Kalamazoo Civic Theater (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Ministry with Community (feasibility study and campaign implementation), Family and Children Services (feasibility study and campaign implementation).
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: B.A., Hope College M.A., Ohio University
Professional Associations: West Michigan Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals, Certified Fundraising Executive
Fee Method: Fee for service
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have worked with each of the sub-sectors above (unfortunately, I was limited to five choices).
Diverse Population Experience:
I have worked with a number of organizations and leadership teams that serve diverse communities.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Kennari Consulting
View DetailSandi Frost Steensma
Location
401 Hall Street SW
Suite 309
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 425-5121
Email:
Website: www.kennariconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Kennari Consulting teaches and empowers nonprofits to fund their missions by developing their capacity to build relationships with inclined donors and providing direct services to support fund raising strategies. Services include: general fundraising/development, feasibility studies/capital campaigns, database development/implementation, board development/governance, grant writing, business planning, strategic planning, and planned giving. (Please note Kennari Consulting has two listings in the Consultant Directory; this listing includes Consulting Services. Please see the other listing for Direct Services.)
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Kent County Parks Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, grant writing, strategic planning
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning, grant writing
PAWS for a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, planned giving implementation, database conversion
Well House - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching
Heartside Ministry - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
Senior Neighbors - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching,
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, planned giving implementation, planned giving, grant writing
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Kennari Consulting staff have a broad range of formal education (through MPA) and industry specific training and certifications.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Fee Method: Pricing determined on size and complexity of project need.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
We enjoy partnering with organizations of all types, all sizes, and with all degrees of fundraising experience. We specialize in 5 pillar areas:
Arts & Cultural Organizations: Museums, Galleries, Theaters, Festivals, Fine arts organizations, Performing arts organizations, Arts councils, Dance companies
Healthcare: Hospitals, Senior care facilities, Clinics, Rehabilitation centers, Mental health facilities, Primary care facilities, Substance abuse treatment
Social Services Agencies: Pantries and food provisions, Immigrant services, Housing organizations, Adoption services, Crisis services, Advocacy organizations
Education: Colleges and universities, Public and private schools, Literacy coalitions, Early learning communities, Libraries, Seminaries
Faith-Based Organizations: Shelters, Prison ministry, Schools, Food banks, Community center
Diverse Population Experience:
Every day we work with a diverse group of individuals, who also serve a diverse population of clients. We thrive working in changing environments and working towards a common goal with individuals or groups of different perspectives.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Planned Giving
Attachments
- Strategic Fundraising Coach
View DetailJoanna Hogan
Location
11330 Hill View Dr.
Lowell, MI 49331
Phone: 6164606924
Fax: 6164606924
Email:
Website: strategicfundraisingcoach.com
Description
Service Description:
As your coach, I focus on one person: you. Yes, you're part of an organization, but you need to develop personal skills and competencies in order to do your job well. I work with you one-on-one to help you gain confidence, avoid mistakes and achieve success. We'll talk as often as needed about whatever you need to accomplish. With customized training and support, you can take your fundraising skills to the next level and achieve extraordinary results! My Strategic Fundraising Academy is set of concise, practical lessons about essential fundraising subjects. Learn what you need, when you need it, through personalized coaching. Just as in any learning experience, you will have the opportunity to listen, discuss, practice and read within each topic area. I will provide you with a collection of resources and tools curated to teach best practices and reinforce success. There is a well-documented shortage of qualified fundraisers and it can be difficult to find someone with the right mix of skills and experience. As a result, many organizations continually suffer the high cost of a revolving door that comes from hiring inexperienced people. I will help you recruit the right person and through personalized coaching, develop their fundraising skills. Also, I provide customized workshops for nonprofit boards to help them gain a new perspective, learn new skills, build confidence, and understand the many ways you can support fundraising. I also provide customized workshops for nonprofit boards to help them gain a new perspective, learn new skills, build confidence, and understand the many ways you can support fundraising.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Mel Trotter Ministries - Board retreat + re-tooling their board recruitment, orientation and on-boarding process.
Kent District Library System - Assessment, planning, and piloting the growth process
Alpha Women's Center - Fundraising training for Board and Executive Director
Sow Hope - General fundraising counsel
Many individual private coaching clients and students in the Strategic Fundraising Academy
Support Affiliations:
Languages:
Education/Training: CERTIFICATE IN FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENTThe Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University B.A. IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION/PSYCHOLOGYCentral Michigan University
Professional Associations: MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALSAdvancing philanthropy through education, training and advocacyMEMBER OF THE WESTERN MICHIGAN PLANNED GIVING GROUPPartnership for philanthropic planning
Fee Method: Fee for service
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Housing and Homelessness
- Senior Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
As a fundraising professional, I have worked for the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center (Arts), the West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology (Arts & Economic Development), MSU College of Human Medicine (Education/Health) the Clark Foundation (Senior Services), and currently I provide career coaching and training for those working in (or want to be in) the fundraising profession. I've also provided coaching to people who work in each of those sectors.
Diverse Population Experience:
As a fundraising professional and as a coach, I have worked with people from many diverse backgrounds.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- General Fundraising / Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
Attachments
- Design Group International
View DetailLon Swartzentruber
Location
2203 Elliott SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 6165169870
Fax: 6165169870
Email:
Website: www.designgroupintl.com
Description
Service Description:
Strategic planning, executive coaching, comprehensive fundraising campaigns (including annual, capital, and endowment campaigns), board governance, and organizational transformation.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Christ Redeemer Church (feasibility study and campaign council), Camp Alexander Mack (strategic planning, constituent discovery, and campaign council), Central Christian School (campaign council) Bradford Christian Academy (strategic planning, capital campaign, and development coaching), American Baptist Churches of Ohio (fundraising coaching, board development training), Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders (fundraising coaching), Degage Ministries (fundraising coaching and board training), The Crucible Project (strategic planning and capital campaign), CLC Network (strategic planning, fundraising coaching, and board development), Kalamazoo Christian School (capital campaign and board development).
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: MBA: George Mason University, BA: Goshen College, 20+ years in professional non-profit experience.
Professional Associations: Association of Fundraising Professionals, Western Michigan Planned Giving Group
Fee Method: Outcome based fees
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Education
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have extensive leadership experience in private, K-12 education, community foundation fundraising and donor relations. This experience crossed multiple types of non-profits listed above and beyond the five choices requested.
Diverse Population Experience:
I've worked for nearly 20 years in three significant non-profit organizations in west Michigan. These leadership environments provided me the opportunity to engage with others from many diverse backgrounds including the socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and LGBT.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Strategic Planning
Grant Writing
- Progress Strategies+
View DetailEric Foster
Headquarters
2843 E. Grand River, #132
East Lansing, MI 48823
Location
2823 E Grand River, #132
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 6165583276
Email:
Website: www.progressstrategies.com
Description
Service Description:
Progress Strategies+ is the only social responsibility project management firm in the U.S. Located in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan Progress Strategies+ that serves clients in overall project management and serves non-profits, corporations and businesses in our three social responsibility Project Client Group Areas of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity; Public Policy and Advocacy; and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
-West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services and Corporate Social Responsibility Services.
-Grand Rapids Community Media Center: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-Alternatives in Motion: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
-Michigan League of Conservation Voters: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services.
-Little Caesar's (Mid-Michigan): Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Services
-Michigan Society of Association Executives: Project Management Services and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services.
-Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative: Public Policy and Advocacy Services
-Seeds of Promise: Grant Project Management Services (Community Governance Grant)
-Irwin Seating Company: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Services
-International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence: Grant Writing and Grant Project Management Services
-Fifth Third Bank: Corporate Social Responsibility Services
Support Affiliations: N/A
Languages: English and currently taking Spanish classes and immersion through fellowship program.
Education/Training: -Hope College, BA, Political Science/Psychology; -Northwestern University, School of Professional Studies; -Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, Executive Education. -W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow
Professional Associations: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow; Former 1st Vice-President, Grand Rapids NAACP; Board Member, Community Rebuilders; Varnum Law Diversity Advisory Board. Certification, Advanced Intercultural Management, University of Notre Dame.
Fee Method: Depending on the scope of work, fees are project based or at times hourly rates for many non-profits. Both encompass project scope, some administrative expenses and other essential costs that have been proven and effective for diverse clients.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Disability Issues
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Environmental / Wildlife
- Senior Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Progress Strategies+ provides client services to non-profits in almost all of the listed sectors. Through Progress Strategies+ Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Client Service to Advocates for Senior Issues the firm has also gained deep and comprehensive knowledge of the various senior services supported by the millage and has officially supported millage renewal to help serve vulnerable seniors. The firm's multi-focused inclusion work also contributed to increasing ethnically diverse membership in the organization's leadership ranks and having the group partner with area non-profits to enlist members as housing testers in order to address the issue of senior citizen housing discrimination. Therefore, Progress Strategies+ not only has familiarity with issues of service providers in the Senior Service sub-sector area but also how lack of inclusion and increased discrimination impacts seniors of color.
Community Development & Economic Development: Through developing and writing a grant for the International Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and its efforts to fund and award meaningful work of vulnerable communities in urban agriculture, Progress Strategies+ is experienced, prepared and involved in efforts at the place-based level to enhance economic impact for vulnerable residents, family and children. The firm believes that it is not enough to develop funding sources---as it also did in creating the funded Fifth Third Bank Seeds Education and Entrepreneurial Development Series---but to do so at a focused neighborhood scale that empowers and equips the skills of resident talent.
Various successful grants written for clients for example has led to non-profit Seeds of Promise client having 28 residents in the Seeds Zone (Hall, Jefferson, Burton and Eastern) to engage in their own definition of the Community Development sub-sector. The specific outcomes have been resident engagement in successful advocacy on issues, governing themselves and project funds, establishing a resident-led board to take over 501(c)3 governance as well as direct project management of resident solutions in employment, education, environment (public safety and health) and economic impact. This focus on resident self-governance by many who never engaged in civic participation has made Progress Strategies+ familiar and experienced in Asset Based Community Development, Racial Equity concepts in community leadership and resident-based solutions to community problems.
A grant initiative created exclusively by Progress Strategies+, the Seeds Affirmation of Individuals with Disabilities (Disability Issues) funded by the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition resulted in two individuals with developmental disabilities to engage in meaningful community impact work for a non-profit while at the same time enhancing the knowledge and competencies of the issues facing those with disabilities. Lastly, current Progress Strategies+ advocacy training for the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative is a series of facilitation sessions provided from a grassroots, social justice and equity focus to assist the collaborative in engaging in direct policy advocacy within all systems of governance to strengthen Pre-K programs, funding for initiatives such as Great Start along with providing collaborative voice to policy programs affecting children and families.
Client Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC) has been served by Progress Strategies+ in equipping their staff, parents and partner organization in learning state, local and federal public policy advocacy, creating their Advocacy for Children to Thrive Legislative Day in Lansing and other non-partisan but non-profit permissible public policy advocacy skills to help ELNC successfully advance policies and funding for Pre-K initiatives and programs.
Progress Strategies+ client West Michigan Environmental Action Council is serviced by high-quality cultural competency, racial equity connections to environmental impact, anti-bias, cultural adaptation and organizational inclusion strategies that are successfully equipping them to create authentic and deep membership cultivation and relationships with diverse serving individuals and institutions.
In addition to direct work project management activity in its four social responsibility areas with corporations, Progress Strategies+ places a high-premium and devoted to client services and assistance to non-profits in the sub-sector areas that were checked. As a value for contributing and fulfilling designated community service time, Progress Strategies+ is more than familiar--but rather highly supportive of--with non-profit work.
To that end, Progress Strategies+ has been a contributor of standard and purposeful hours, planning meetings, advice and strategic counsel in the areas of advocacy, diversity and inclusion and social entrepreneurship to groups such as Decoding Dyslexia of Michigan's Grand Rapids Groups (Education sub-sector), Grand Rapids African-American Museum (Arts/Culture), West Michigan Environmental Action Council (Environmental/Wildlife) and Grand Valley State University's Honors College--Social Entrepreneurial Class (Education and Economic Development). The firm will continue to offer future contributions to other non-profits through standard values, practices and planning.
Diverse Population Experience:
On January 25, 2015, Eric Foster, the Principal of Progress Strategies+ completed course work, graduated from and is certified in Advanced Intercultural Management at Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. The intensive courses, instruction and training for certification includes his expert knowledge in Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Competency and Communication, Ethnocentrism, Enculturation and Miscommunication, Developmental Model of Intercultural Communication of Milton Bennett, Awareness and Cultural Intelligence for Organizations/Workplaces, strategies for use of successful Cultural Intelligence in order to enhance workplace and community cultural and intercultural competence, cultural communication skills, skills of negotiating across cultures, managing diverse teams, and develop skills of conflict resolution.
Under Foster's leadership Progress Strategies+ continues to be the leader of culturally competent values, strategies and inclusion project facilitation services. Cultural Competency is not simply a value or facilitation strategy provided to clients in the firm's Diversity, Inclusion and Equity project area. Cultural competency motivates our project work in the four other social responsibility areas of Progress Strategies+ so that all types of clients understand how to work effectively with all people, scenarios and inevitable conflict areas/situations with groups of diverse employees and organizational members.
Progress Strategies+ also continues to be a local, state and national leader in continuous improvement of our client cultural competency tools and techniques. Such continuous improvement is exemplified in the enhanced professional development of Eric Foster is proficient in the Cultural Orientation Indicator (COI) assessment, learning to administer the COI and use its feedback tools to help individual and organization client awareness in the 10 Dimensions of Culture. His certification also helps identify how an employee's personal preferences affect intercultural communication, organizational intercultural awareness and competence for interacting with people in a diverse workforce.
Foster has completed the Cultural Intelligence assessment to help client awareness of individual/group communication styles and strategies for all organizations to adapt to culturally diverse communities. Progress Strategies+ completed the NTPA "Facilitating Culture Change" Training and completed the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory.
Foster first started his cultural competency experience prior to returning to his hometown of Grand Rapids. He was formerly Deputy Director for the former Mayor of Washington, D.C. responsible for day-to-day operations of constituency offices such as Latino Affairs, Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, Religious Affairs and Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgendered Affairs. Foster is also experienced in cultural competency knowledge in his former work in the Corporate Diversity Counseling Group of Holland & Knight.
Specialization:
- Advocacy
- Community / Neighborhood Development
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Grant Writing
- Kennari Consulting
View DetailLaura Kruisenga
Location
401 Hall Street SW
Suite 309
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616)425-5121
Email:
Website: kennariconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Kennari Consulting teaches and empowers nonprofits to fund their missions by developing their capacity to build relationships with inclined donors and providing direct services to support fund raising strategies. Services include: general fundraising/development, feasibility studies/capital campaigns, database development/implementation, board development/governance, grant writing, business planning, strategic planning, and planned giving. (Please note Kennari Consulting has two listings in the Consultant Directory; this listing includes Direct Services. Please see the other listing for Consulting Services.)
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Kent County Parks Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, grant writing, strategic planning
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning, grant writing
PAWS for a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, planned giving implementation, database conversion
Well House - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching
Heartside Ministry - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
Senior Neighbors - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching,
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, planned giving implementation, planned giving, grant writing
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Kennari Consulting staff have a broad range of formal education (through MPA) and industry specific training and certifications.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Fee Method: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
We enjoy partnering with organizations of all types, all sizes, and with all degrees of fundraising experience. We specialize in 5 pillar areas:
Arts & Cultural Organizations: Museums, Galleries, Theaters, Festivals, Fine arts organizations, Performing arts organizations, Arts councils, Dance companies
Healthcare: Hospitals, Senior care facilities, Clinics, Rehabilitation centers, Mental health facilities, Primary care facilities, Substance abuse treatment
Social Services Agencies: Pantries and food provisions, Immigrant services, Housing organizations, Adoption services, Crisis services, Advocacy organizations
Education: Colleges and universities, Public and private schools, Literacy coalitions, Early learning communities, Libraries, Seminaries
Faith-Based Organizations: Shelters, Prison ministry, Schools, Food banks, Community center
Diverse Population Experience:
Every day we work with a diverse group of individuals, who also serve a diverse population of clients. We thrive working in changing environments and working towards a common goal with individuals or groups of different perspectives.
Specialization:
- Business Planning
- Database Development / Implementation
- Grant Writing
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
- HELP 4 US INC
View DetailTheda White
Headquarters
2120 44th Street
Suite 304
Kentwood, MI 49508
Location
PO BOX 68257
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49516-8257
Phone: 6167068568
Fax: 6167068568
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Provide grassroot non profit start up writing 501 c 3, business plans, grant RFP, and fund development and board development
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
HOAP, Grant Writing, Better Wiser Stronger, Grant Writing, Girls Growing II Women, Grant writing, Alfa Omega Supportive Services, Grant Writing, CJOY Radio Networks, 501 C 3, Greater Impact ELC-501 C 3, Praying Angels-501 C 3, Good News Community FD Church, 501 C 3, Eritrean Cultural Community Center-501 C 3, Business Plan
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Over 30 years hand on experience
Professional Associations:
Fee Method: Market Standard and Agency Budget
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Community Development
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Employment and Training
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Served as Executive Director and Consultant in Ohio for over 10 years in Early Childhood/Youth establishing funding applications and setting up schools in churches. Worked for agencies in employment and training, faith-based writing grants to support employment.
Diverse Population Experience:
I have worked in diverse populations and have mutual respect for various cultures. I also pastor a multi-cultural church for over 7 years.
Specialization:
- Grant Writing
- Nonprofit Startup
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
Human Resources / Staff Development
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching
View DetailKimberly Gleason
Location
2305 Briar Hills Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Phone: 616-364-7459
Email:
Website: www.kimberlygleasoncoaching.com
Description
Service Description:
Executive coaching, leadership development, speaking, facilitating, strategic planning, marketing, and program development
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Porter Hills: executive coaching
Buist Electric: executive coaching
Flat River Outreach Ministries: staff development and coaching
Beautiful Womanhood: marketing, business development, program development
Grandville Optical: executive coaching, strategic planning
Grace Bible College's CEC: business development, training, strategic planning
Jill Goodell Legal Services: business coaching
Spark OD: business coaching, strategic planning, marketing
FCCI Insurance Group: executive coaching
Applied Imaging: executive coaching
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: BA in English with minor in psychology,coaching credential through ILCT (a coach training organization)
Professional Associations: BCC: Board Certified Coach through the Center for Counseling and Credentialing, co-chair of an Inforum group, largest Michigan women's professional organization
Fee Method: I set it up as an engagement over a specific time period, with a specific number of hours worked, and a specific scope of work; completely customized to the client's needs
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Disability Issues
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I do a lot of contract work for Grace Bible College's Center for Empowerment Coaching where I do not only business development and marketing, but also am an online instructor and trainer, having taught hundreds of business, nonprofit, church, and community leaders how to coach and develop their staff. I'm also a trained facilitator for MOKA, an organization that helps those with disabilities reach their potential. At Flat River Outreach Ministries, I have supervised and coached their team of volunteer coaches, and have assisted in new program development with the executive director. I have presented workshops for various nonprofit organizations on topics such a work-life balance, leadership, and change management.
Diverse Population Experience:
As an online instructor and trainer for Grace Bible College, I train not only leaders in churches, businesses, corporations, and nonprofits, but also Grace students as well. These participants are of various ages and come from a variety of backgrounds, industries, and ministries, such as Hope Network (those with disabilities), Wedgwood (hurting youth), Bethany Christian Services (adoption/foster care), Seeds of Promise (those disadvantaged and of racial minority), and so forth.
Specialization:
- Executive Coaching
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
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- HR Collaborative
View DetailBeth Kelly
Headquarters
678 Front Avenue NW
Suite 265
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Location
678 Front Ave
Ste 265
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: 616-965-7860
Fax: 616-965-7906
Email:
Website: hrcollaborative.net
Description
Service Description:
HR Collaborative provides Executive Search, HR Management Services and Leadership Coaching.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Heartside Ministry - Executive Search / Coaching / Job Descriptions / Compensation
Ferris State University - Executive Search
St. Cecilia Music Center - Executive Search
The Right Place - HR Management Services
Northview Public Schools - HR Management Services
Experience Grand Rapids - HR Management Services
John Ball Zoo - HR Management Services
Grand Rapids Symphony - Executive Search
Well House - Executive Search
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - Executive Search
Pinerest - Compensation Review
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Michigan State University, Masters Degree, Human Resources and Labor Relations
Professional Associations: SPHR
Fee Method: invoice
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Education
- Housing and Homelessness
Nonprofit Experience References:
HR Collaborative has worked extensively with non-profit leadership and boards in all five types of nonprofits in the following areas; Executive Search, Talent Management, Engagement, Compensation and HR Management Services.
Diverse Population Experience:
Deborah serves on the Board of Spartan Store YMCA, Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women and the Michigan Women's Foundation. In addition to her Board service, Deborah has been a long-term supporter of inclusion and diversity. She was the executive sponsor and founder of Priority Health's Innovation thru Inclusion work team and was instrumental in developing the West Michigan Diversity Implementation Model which included a ten-step process for creating an effective diversity plan in a company.
Specialization:
- Executive Coaching
- Executive Search
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- New Level Advisors, LLC
View DetailLynne Pope
Location
1730 Ridgemoor Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 6165810499
Fax: 6165810499
Email:
Website: www.newleveladvisorsllc.com
Description
Service Description:
Organizational assessments, DiSC(R) assessments, leadership and team development and training. Coaching for "at-risk" employees . Board development, succession planning.
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
Creative Dining services - Emergency CEO Succession Plan and Board annual retreat
West Michigan Gay Men's chorus - Annual Board retreat
Kennari Consulting - Team Assessment and development
West Michigan Jazz Society - Annual board retreat
Management Business solutions - Candidate assessment
Wege Foundation - Team assessment and development
Childrens Museum - assessment
Trivalent - Assessment and coaching of "at-risk" employee
Cadillac Fabriation - Leadership team assessment and development
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: BS from GVSU - majors in public administration, Juris Doctorate - Cooley Law - focus on business organization, employee issues,Certification in Everything DiSC(R) & 5 Behaviors of Cohesive Team - Wiley INc.
Professional Associations: Certified in Everything DiSC and 5 Behaviors (as stated above)
Fee Method: Generally by engagement. Coaching by the hour
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Employment and Training
- Senior Services
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Prior to my consultancy practice, I was both an attorney - and an investment advisor, working with many non-profit organizations. I have also been on non-profit boards for a total of 15 years, with 3 of those as board chairperson. I have a great deal of experience with 501(c)(3) organizations and the challenges they face. Being community minded - it is very important to me to continue to serve this important segment of our community.
Diverse Population Experience:
I am fully cognizant of the cultural and diversity issues currently facing our society and help organizations appreciate the various viewpoints needed to adequately represent those segments.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Succession / Transition / Crisis Management Planning
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Marketing / PR / Communications
- Company Bell
View DetailJon Bell
Headquarters
911 Blodgett St
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Location
40 Pearl St. NW
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-706-4817
Email:
Website: www.CompanyBell.com
Description
Service Description:
Company Bell is a digital, print, and creative agency located in Grand Rapids, MI. Specializing in unique solutions to help our clients reach their marketing goals, our diverse capabilities allow us to provide well-planned approaches to effective, inventive marketing campaigns with a broad appeal. Recognizing that identity and branding are the keys to success, we have the skill and experience to place our broad range of organizations in competitive market positions. We're a nimble agency of boutique size with the flexibility and personnel resources at hand to work large jobs quickly and efficiently.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Tyndale Publishing - launch of new category 6-volume 'reading bible', titled Immerse. All cover design and layout, marketing materials included event displays, brochures, presentation, copy, and advertising materials
Kent County Health Department and Recovery Allies - designed and developed new recovery resource website mirecovery.org
Purpose Properties - created all branding and marketings materials, including logo, website, for launch of new housing non-profit located on Grand Rapids' Westside.
World Relief - developed and launch new monthly giving campaign "Unlock Hope" which included creative copy written, digital strategy and accompanying materials, and suite of related films.
Spiewak Industries - design new product catalog for 2017 launch of police and emergency responder apparel and accessories.
Van Eerden Food Service - created new logo and brand guide, website, sales materials, and truck graphics for company re-brand.
R.A. Miller Industries, Inc (RAMI) - branding suite, new website, photography, company promotional film
Watermark Golf Club - design and layout of new membership marketing materials
Grand Rapids Christian Schools - all new admissions marketing materials for the high school featuring 20 page viewbook, search piece and related collateral.
Five Star Real Estate - re-branded and re-launched new logo, corporate agency office and marketing materials, new realtor ID Suites, company-wide yard signage, building signage, new realtor direct mail recruitment campaign, website
Support Affiliations:
Languages:
Education/Training:
Professional Associations: Leadership Grand Rapids Class of 2014, Kent Innovation High Business Advisory Committee Member, Downtown Market Community Advisory Committee Member, Uptown Marketing Committee member
Fee Method: Hourly or total Project, depending on client's preference and project needs
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Faith-based: I have extensive experience working with Mars Hill Bible Church, Biblica, Bethany Christian Services, Calvin College, and Grand Rapids Christian Schools. For stretches of my career, faith-based clients were my core business as I've planned fundraising events, designed and implemented campaigns, and helped guide faith-based non-profit brands as they balance their goals.
Public Health / Healthcare: Providing professional service, as well as volunteer service, with the Grand Rapids Red Project enabled myself early in my career to be aware of the added sensitivities regarding someone's health that need to be taken into account when working a client in the public health field.
Diverse Population Experience:
I spend a great deal of time getting to know each client and organization as its always extremely important to align myself with their own goals and expectations as much as possible. Diversity is to be celebrated as the best ideas and outcomes always originate from diverse, multi-faceted groups of individuals, whether in an organization or community.
Specialization:
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching
View DetailKimberly Gleason
Location
2305 Briar Hills Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Phone: 616-364-7459
Email:
Website: www.kimberlygleasoncoaching.com
Description
Service Description:
Executive coaching, leadership development, speaking, facilitating, strategic planning, marketing, and program development
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Porter Hills: executive coaching
Buist Electric: executive coaching
Flat River Outreach Ministries: staff development and coaching
Beautiful Womanhood: marketing, business development, program development
Grandville Optical: executive coaching, strategic planning
Grace Bible College's CEC: business development, training, strategic planning
Jill Goodell Legal Services: business coaching
Spark OD: business coaching, strategic planning, marketing
FCCI Insurance Group: executive coaching
Applied Imaging: executive coaching
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: BA in English with minor in psychology,coaching credential through ILCT (a coach training organization)
Professional Associations: BCC: Board Certified Coach through the Center for Counseling and Credentialing, co-chair of an Inforum group, largest Michigan women's professional organization
Fee Method: I set it up as an engagement over a specific time period, with a specific number of hours worked, and a specific scope of work; completely customized to the client's needs
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Disability Issues
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I do a lot of contract work for Grace Bible College's Center for Empowerment Coaching where I do not only business development and marketing, but also am an online instructor and trainer, having taught hundreds of business, nonprofit, church, and community leaders how to coach and develop their staff. I'm also a trained facilitator for MOKA, an organization that helps those with disabilities reach their potential. At Flat River Outreach Ministries, I have supervised and coached their team of volunteer coaches, and have assisted in new program development with the executive director. I have presented workshops for various nonprofit organizations on topics such a work-life balance, leadership, and change management.
Diverse Population Experience:
As an online instructor and trainer for Grace Bible College, I train not only leaders in churches, businesses, corporations, and nonprofits, but also Grace students as well. These participants are of various ages and come from a variety of backgrounds, industries, and ministries, such as Hope Network (those with disabilities), Wedgwood (hurting youth), Bethany Christian Services (adoption/foster care), Seeds of Promise (those disadvantaged and of racial minority), and so forth.
Specialization:
- Executive Coaching
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
Attachments
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching/Writing Sample/Who Wears the Pants in Your Organization
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching/Writing Sample/9 Steps to a High Performing Coaching Culture
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- Kimberly Gleason Coaching/Client Testimonials
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- DPT
View DetailHenry Morley
Location
2900 Charlevoix Dr. SE
Suite 210
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-957-1727
Email:
Website: www.dptsolutions.com
Description
Service Description:
DPT works with many nonprofits in the West Michigan area and helps them carefully select and leverage best practices from the for-profit world to serve more people and expand outreach. Melding our nonprofit experience with for-profit best practices gives us a unique business consulting perspective and opportunity to help nonprofits move the needle on their performance. Three areas of this application of best practices include: Relationship Management - Nonprofits actually have more relationships to manage than a typical for-profit business. A single person for a nonprofit could have four or five natural relationships with a nonprofit including donor, board member, service recipient, volunteer, etc. However, it's important that communications and touchpoints for each are managed in a coordinated fashion. Business Process Management - Standardizing business processes and creating operational efficiencies allows nonprofits to focus more effort and funds on delivering on their mission. Injecting sales and pipeline best practices into your donor management processes is a good example of improving process efficiency. Project Leadership - Organizing programs and projects to create a culture of continuous improvement allows nonprofits to stay relevant in the ever-expanding world of nonprofit services.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Grand Rapids Community Foundation - Strategic program consulting and vendor selection
Bethany Christian Services - Process definition, CRM design and implementation
Paws With A Cause - Lean process management, CRM design and implementation
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - Implemented CRM including volunteer and donor management
Baxter Community Center - Process definition, implemented CRM including service delivery
Christian Schools International - Business process management, CRM design and implementation
Support Affiliations: None
Languages: English
Education/Training: Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications, Lean Six Sigma certifications, and MBAs.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, ACG, aimWest, American Marketing Association of West Michigan, GROW, Econ Club, Inforum, WISE, WMPMI, Mobile Monday, The Right Place.
Fee Method: Pricing determined on size and complexity of project need.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
The common thread for all of our nonprofit clients is helping them with standardizing, streamlining their business processes, and managing all their relationships - not just the donors. Many nonprofits already have well thought out donor management processes, but haven't broadened their thinking to include all of their other important relationships and how they all work together.
Diverse Population Experience:
Our nonprofit customers serve a diverse population of clients as well as other people from all walks of life. Our services enable those customers to provide better service to their clients.
Specialization:
- Database Development / Implementation
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Process Improvement
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
- CurlyHost LLC
View DetailAndrea Napierkowski
Location
212 Antisdel Pl NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 446-9646
Email:
Website: https://www.curlyhost.com
Description
Service Description:
CurlyHost has had it's hand in over 400 web based projects; each one has guided our understanding of what works and what doesn't in an evolving market. We specialize in WordPress websites that are intuitive for non-profits to manage on their own and beautiful to navigate for the end user. We work with programs that we can guarantee to work because we've used them before and we do trainings on a needs basis so updates and edits can be handled in house. We've been doing this awhile and we enjoy what we do. We'd love to partner with your non-profit and find a way to tell your story online. Let's work together!
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Habitat for Humanity - https://www.habitatkent.org/ - web design & development - Habitat helps build homes in Kent County.
Guiding Light - https://guidinglightworks.org/ - web design & development - Guiding Light helps get men off the streets and on a payroll.
SAPAT: Sexual Assault Prevention Action Team - https://www.sapat.org/ - web design & development - SAPAT educates groups on sexual assault prevention.
FCV: Friends of Children's Village - https://www.friendsofchildrensvillage.org/ - web design & development - FCV supports a children's home in India.
BL²END: Business Leaders Linked to Encourage New Directions - http://www.grblend.org/ - web design & development - BL²END is a networking group for people of color.
T2C Studio: To College and Through College - http://t2cstudio.us/ - web design & development - T2C Studio helps break down the barriers that prevent people from going to college.
The ELO Network: Expanded Learning Opportunities - http://eloafterschool.com/ - web design & development - The ELO Network helps with after school opportunities for children in Kent County.
The Mosaic Film Experience - http://mosaicfilmexperience.com/ - web design & development - The Mosaic Film Experience provides a space for youth to learn more about the various aspects of the film industry.
Heartside - http://heartside.org/ - Heartside collaborates with other organizations to meet the needs of those in the Heartside community.
WMEAC: West Michigan Environmental Action Committee - https://wmeac.org/ - web design & development - WMEAC responds to emerging issues and new threats to West Michigan's natural and human ecologies.
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training:
Professional Associations: AIGA West Michigan
Fee Method: Pricing determined on size and complexity of project need.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Education
- Environmental / Wildlife
- Faith-based
- Housing and Homelessness
Nonprofit Experience References:
Diverse Population Experience:
My degree is in international relations and I've worked with a broad range of non-profits.
Specialization:
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Websites
Merger/Strategic Collaboration
No Consultants listed at this time.
Nonprofit Startup
- HELP 4 US INC
View DetailTheda White
Headquarters
2120 44th Street
Suite 304
Kentwood, MI 49508
Location
PO BOX 68257
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49516-8257
Phone: 6167068568
Fax: 6167068568
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Provide grassroot non profit start up writing 501 c 3, business plans, grant RFP, and fund development and board development
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
HOAP, Grant Writing, Better Wiser Stronger, Grant Writing, Girls Growing II Women, Grant writing, Alfa Omega Supportive Services, Grant Writing, CJOY Radio Networks, 501 C 3, Greater Impact ELC-501 C 3, Praying Angels-501 C 3, Good News Community FD Church, 501 C 3, Eritrean Cultural Community Center-501 C 3, Business Plan
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Over 30 years hand on experience
Professional Associations:
Fee Method: Market Standard and Agency Budget
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Community Development
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Employment and Training
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Served as Executive Director and Consultant in Ohio for over 10 years in Early Childhood/Youth establishing funding applications and setting up schools in churches. Worked for agencies in employment and training, faith-based writing grants to support employment.
Diverse Population Experience:
I have worked in diverse populations and have mutual respect for various cultures. I also pastor a multi-cultural church for over 7 years.
Specialization:
- Grant Writing
- Nonprofit Startup
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
Planned Giving
- Kennari Consulting
View DetailSandi Frost Steensma
Location
401 Hall Street SW
Suite 309
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 425-5121
Email:
Website: www.kennariconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Kennari Consulting teaches and empowers nonprofits to fund their missions by developing their capacity to build relationships with inclined donors and providing direct services to support fund raising strategies. Services include: general fundraising/development, feasibility studies/capital campaigns, database development/implementation, board development/governance, grant writing, business planning, strategic planning, and planned giving. (Please note Kennari Consulting has two listings in the Consultant Directory; this listing includes Consulting Services. Please see the other listing for Direct Services.)
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Kent County Parks Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, grant writing, strategic planning
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning, grant writing
PAWS for a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, planned giving implementation, database conversion
Well House - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching
Heartside Ministry - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
Senior Neighbors - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching,
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, planned giving implementation, planned giving, grant writing
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Kennari Consulting staff have a broad range of formal education (through MPA) and industry specific training and certifications.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Fee Method: Pricing determined on size and complexity of project need.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
We enjoy partnering with organizations of all types, all sizes, and with all degrees of fundraising experience. We specialize in 5 pillar areas:
Arts & Cultural Organizations: Museums, Galleries, Theaters, Festivals, Fine arts organizations, Performing arts organizations, Arts councils, Dance companies
Healthcare: Hospitals, Senior care facilities, Clinics, Rehabilitation centers, Mental health facilities, Primary care facilities, Substance abuse treatment
Social Services Agencies: Pantries and food provisions, Immigrant services, Housing organizations, Adoption services, Crisis services, Advocacy organizations
Education: Colleges and universities, Public and private schools, Literacy coalitions, Early learning communities, Libraries, Seminaries
Faith-Based Organizations: Shelters, Prison ministry, Schools, Food banks, Community center
Diverse Population Experience:
Every day we work with a diverse group of individuals, who also serve a diverse population of clients. We thrive working in changing environments and working towards a common goal with individuals or groups of different perspectives.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Planned Giving
Attachments
Process Improvement
- Real-time Perspectives, Inc.
View DetailBarbara Rapaport
Headquarters
3566 Charlevoix Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Location
3566 Charlevoix Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-485-5382
Email:
Website: www.realtimeperspectives.com
Description
Service Description:
A consulting practice focused on organizational effectiveness, including the following services: Executive coaching, leadership assessment, leadership team development, talent development and management, performance management systems design/implementation, employee engagement, organizational culture analysis/transition, strategic planning, board capacity-building, and custom workshops/instructional design.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
1. Habitat for Humanity - Leadership team assessment, leadership coaching, and organizational structure evaluation
2. Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Design and deliver two leadership development programs for The Center for Community Leadership - Leading Edge and Leadership Advantage
3. Ferris State University - Design and deliver of Senior Leadership Development Program and guide culture change initiative
4. Mind Meets Music - Leadership coaching and facilitation of team's social contract
5. Downtown Market Grand Rapids - Leadership coaching
6. Wolverine Worldwide - Executive coaching
7. Talent 2025 - Facilitation of 2016-2017 Communities of Practice for D&I
8. Cook Leadership Academy (GVSU) - Self-Reflection Program for Leadership Fellows
9. WMEAC - Leadership coaching and new hire selection process
10. Foremost Insurance - Executive Coaching
Support Affiliations: NA
Languages: NA
Education/Training: M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling, Sargent College (Boston University)B.A., American Studies, Douglass College (Rutgers University)
Professional Associations: Certified coach and faculty for Overcoming Immunity-to-Change coaching model; 360° survey certifications: The Leadership Circle Profile; Hogan Personality Assessment
Fee Method: Customized on a per client basis depending on service and budget requirements - hourly, day or project fees as needed.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Disability Issues
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
Nonprofit Experience References:
In all of these areas, I have been able to provide a wide range and scope of services depending on the client's needs. For the range of organizations I've worked with in specific sectors please view the following link on my web site: http://www.realtimeperspectives.com/client.htm. Many of these engagements have started with strategic/operational planning as a first step and then evolved to services aimed at increasing broader organizational effectiveness (and vice versa). This often is in some form of leadership development such as individual coaching, formal training or team development. In addition, I have worked with these clients in designing new systems (e.g., performance management and talent development) and stay with them through the initial stages of implementation.
Diverse Population Experience:
In my practice, I have delivered cultural competency workshops and thereby have acquired subject matter expertise on the topic. In addition, my client list spans stakeholder groups which include a wide range of diverse cultures and backgrounds. These stakeholder groups include local economic and neighborhood development, early childhood providers, family outreach, and individuals with physical, emotional and psychological disabilities. With many of these groups I have facilitated focus groups to gather input on their specific needs and ideas about services that would help them either be more productive citizens and/or lead more independent lives.
Specialization:
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Executive Coaching
- Process Improvement
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- DPT
View DetailHenry Morley
Location
2900 Charlevoix Dr. SE
Suite 210
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-957-1727
Email:
Website: www.dptsolutions.com
Description
Service Description:
DPT works with many nonprofits in the West Michigan area and helps them carefully select and leverage best practices from the for-profit world to serve more people and expand outreach. Melding our nonprofit experience with for-profit best practices gives us a unique business consulting perspective and opportunity to help nonprofits move the needle on their performance. Three areas of this application of best practices include: Relationship Management - Nonprofits actually have more relationships to manage than a typical for-profit business. A single person for a nonprofit could have four or five natural relationships with a nonprofit including donor, board member, service recipient, volunteer, etc. However, it's important that communications and touchpoints for each are managed in a coordinated fashion. Business Process Management - Standardizing business processes and creating operational efficiencies allows nonprofits to focus more effort and funds on delivering on their mission. Injecting sales and pipeline best practices into your donor management processes is a good example of improving process efficiency. Project Leadership - Organizing programs and projects to create a culture of continuous improvement allows nonprofits to stay relevant in the ever-expanding world of nonprofit services.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Grand Rapids Community Foundation - Strategic program consulting and vendor selection
Bethany Christian Services - Process definition, CRM design and implementation
Paws With A Cause - Lean process management, CRM design and implementation
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - Implemented CRM including volunteer and donor management
Baxter Community Center - Process definition, implemented CRM including service delivery
Christian Schools International - Business process management, CRM design and implementation
Support Affiliations: None
Languages: English
Education/Training: Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications, Lean Six Sigma certifications, and MBAs.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, ACG, aimWest, American Marketing Association of West Michigan, GROW, Econ Club, Inforum, WISE, WMPMI, Mobile Monday, The Right Place.
Fee Method: Pricing determined on size and complexity of project need.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
The common thread for all of our nonprofit clients is helping them with standardizing, streamlining their business processes, and managing all their relationships - not just the donors. Many nonprofits already have well thought out donor management processes, but haven't broadened their thinking to include all of their other important relationships and how they all work together.
Diverse Population Experience:
Our nonprofit customers serve a diverse population of clients as well as other people from all walks of life. Our services enable those customers to provide better service to their clients.
Specialization:
- Database Development / Implementation
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Process Improvement
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
- Adaptive Capacity
View DetailCharlie White
Location
2050 Breton Rd SE
Suite 102
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 6162590522
Email:
Website: http://adaptivecap.net
Description
Service Description:
Adaptive Capacity offers teams a better way to work. Using a blend of design thinking methods and proven software industry concepts, our collaborative Adaptive Approach provides strategies for teams to respond to change instead of clinging to tradition. Adaptive Capacity provides: • Agile project management training and facilitation • Professional development, team training, and coaching services • Websites and other projects incorporating technology, communication, and design
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
• Ottawa County Administators Office (Ongoing) - Innovation Survey
• Ottawa County Community Mental Health - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
• The Colossian Forum - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
• Full Cycle Recruiting (Ongoing) - Website Redevelopment (technical & design)
• Rapid Green Group - Website Redevelopment (technical, content, design)
• Reformed Leadership Initiative (Ongoing) - Embedded Agile Project Management
• Salveo Partners (Ongoing) - Embedded Project Team (technical, content, and design advisors)
• Calvin Theological Seminary - Foundations of Project Design
• Tiger Studios - Software Development
• Ottawa County Department of Public Health - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training:
Professional Associations:
Fee Method:
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Our owners have over 20 years experience working for faith-based nonprofits, and have independently consulted with them for over 10 years.
Diverse Population Experience:
Our consulting method is focused on developing empathy for all constituents involved in a project, which for many nonprofits includes diverse voices that are traditionally marginalized. We love working with our clients to incorporate these voices into the client's daily work.
Specialization:
- Process Improvement
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Technology Assessment / Implementation (Hardware/Software)
- Websites
- Inclusive Performance Strategies
View DetailPaul T. Doyle
Location
35 Oakes SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-889-0838
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Inclusive Performance Strategies provides organizational performance consulting through the power of inclusion. We provide Inclusion Assessments to measure current organizational capacity to engage diversity and inclusion internally and externally, strategic planning, leadership development, change management, workshops, training sessions, and facilitation of collective impact. Our methods build on your existing strengths to customize approaches that will provide measurable and sustainable impact. For more information, please visit our website at www.inclusiveperformance.com
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Blandford Nature Center: Strategic Planning and Board Assessment
City of Grand Rapids: Inclusion Assessment
Kent County Essential Needs Task Force: Collective Impact Facilitation
KConnect: Equity & Inclusion Framework Facilitation
Meijer: Inclusion Framework
BarFly Ventures: Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Development
Local First: Staff & Board Development/Education
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks: Strategic Planning
Urban Core Collective’s Transformational Leadership Program: Leadership Development
Exalta Health (formerly Health Intervention Services): Strategic Planning
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Paul: MA Edu Leadership & Org Analysis, WMU; Executive Leadership Institute, UofMich; Danielle: MPA Candidate, USC; Shavon: MBA Certification, Design/Innovation Mgmt., KCAD; BA English & Anthropology, GVSU
Professional Associations: Association for Community Health Improvement, Society for Human Resource ManagementBoth Paul and Danielle are certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) facilitators
Fee Method: project based and retainer, depending on which is most appropriate for clients' needs
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Community Development
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Paul Doyle applies over 30 years of management experience to his consulting work with both for- and non-profit clients. He has extensive experience with healthcare systems and is one of the founders of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute. Prior to consulting, Paul served as Director of Service Strategy for Spectrum Health's Healthier Communities and was responsible for the development of community partnerships to address the needs of the under-served. Inclusive Performance Strategies has provided services to a variety of non-profits, from higher education to grassroots start-ups.
Before joining Inclusive Performance Strategies, Senior Consultant Danielle Veldman worked in the non-profit sector providing fund development and program management to her organization, which concentrated on basic needs, early childhood development, youth development, healthcare, and community development. During that time, she cultivated a strong working knowledge of best practices in the sectors above. She also fostered relationships with partnering agencies that have given her a broad understanding of the non-profit environment in Grand Rapids. Since joining Inclusive Performance Strategies, she has provided strategic planning, assessment services, and strategic facilitation to nonprofits to help them meet their missions more effectively through inclusion.
In her role, she supports the design of solutions for for-profit and non-profit organizations to fully integrate into their frameworks to foster inclusive and diverse work and service environments. Prior to joining IPS, Shavon spent 4 years working in the philanthropic sector in grant administration and systems management. Certified in Design & Innovation Management, she has a strong understanding and skillset in facilitating and managing human-centered design processes and strategies. Through strategic planning, leadership development, change management, community engagement, or facilitating collective impact, Shavon utilizes over nine years of expertise in research, content and project management, and facilitation to help build upon organizations’ existing strengths to deliver measurable results.
Diverse Population Experience:
Paul Doyle has been a leading expert in diversity, cultural competency, and inclusion for the past decade. He understands how to embrace the cultures, values, and behaviors of a diverse workforce. A key to his success is creating platforms of trust through intentional relationship building-allowing diversity of thought to be achieved and valued. While at Spectrum Health's Healthier Communities Paul's interaction with diverse populations included the development of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, an independent 501c3 created to address racial health disparities within the African American community. Paul was also involved in Programa Puente, a program to support the Hispanic/Latina community's access to basic resources and the Native American Health Initiative, a collaborative to assess the community's capacities to access healthcare services. Whether he is assisting organizations to maintain the competitive edge needed for success in today's rapidly changing diverse landscape or mentoring younger professionals of color, Paul's drive to be a positive impact in the lives of others and community is rooted in his personal journey and in his commitment to Inclusive Growth.
Senior Consultant Danielle Veldman's previous work in the nonprofit sector was primarily in low income African American, Hispanic, and immigrant communities. She has spent significant time abroad in developing countries which has allowed her to further enhance her cross-cultural skills and commitment to inclusive community development. Her work with Inclusive Performance Strategies has given her the opportunity to form relationships with and learn from many of the professionals of color in Grand Rapids, and she has been intentional about cultivating a diverse professional and personal network. In addition to her work with IPS, she currently serves as co-chair of New City Fellowship's Multicultural Accessibility Committee and provides training and ongoing support to congregants and church leaders seeking to improve their cross-cultural competency.
Since joining IPS, Shavon has contributed to the program management and facilitation of the Urban Core Collective’s Transformational Leadership Program, which focuses on developing leaders of color within Grand Rapids’ urban core. As part of the Diversity & Inclusion Council for AIGA West Michigan, Shavon is responsible for developing and executing programmatic strategies to ensure that the organization foster an inclusive environment for all members, and to foster intentional relationships with under-represented populations within the design sector and increase equitable access to the organization’s resources for students, young professionals and historically marginalized populations. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Literacy Center of West Michigan, in which informs the organization’s strategies on diversity, inclusion and cultural competence based upon her interfacing with current learners and program observation. Through these commitments, Shavon seeks to create pathways of access to education and innovation for all residents to reach their full potential and economic prosperity.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
Program Evaluation
- Proponents LLC
View DetailMatteah Spencer Reppart
Location
1232 Park St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616) 914-4210
Email:
Website: www.proponentsllc.com
Description
Service Description:
Matteah Spencer Reppart is the owner, founder, and visionary leader of Proponents LLC, with over 10 years of dedicated experience in the field of evaluation. PROPONENTS is an independent consulting firm providing evaluation and program services. We seek to be recognized for our competency in evaluation, offering our clients a premier evaluation experience so that they can understand and benefit from all that the evaluation process has to offer. We partner along-side our clients, facilitating inclusive and empowering evaluations that benefit first and foremost the community served, but also the organizations serving them. Dedicated to assisting organizations by creating access to powerful, meaningful information that can be used to increase effectiveness, enhance efficiency, and demonstrate results, we are focused on working with organizations that desire to create positive social change. Committed to racial equity, inclusion, and community empowerment, we assist our clients in increasing their capacity for evaluative work, defining goals, measuring progress, capturing lessons learned, demonstrating success, increasing impact, and strategic planning. Proponents is available to conduct external evaluations or assist organizations in developing a robust evaluation strategy, helping them to increase their capacity to do their own internal evaluative work.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
*LINC Community Revitalization: External Outcomes Evaluation
*Grand Rapids Community Media Center: External Outcomes & Developmental Evaluation
*Corporation for a Skilled Workforce: External Process Evaluation
*Project GREEN: Developed logic models, evaluation frameworks, and data collection tools to track progress and demonstrate results.
*Friends of Grand Rapids Parks: Assessed the organization's "current situation" in terms of their stakeholders, information needs, articulated goals, objectives, and outcomes, and the alignment of resources and activities to accomplish those endeavors.
*WestSide Collaborative: Conducted a "Situational Analysis" to assess the organization's internal and external environment, stakeholders, and articulated goals and objectives. Developed program logic models and evaluation frameworks which was used to inform an external evaluation conducted by Calvin College faculty. Supported the organization in increasing their evaluation capacity.
*MomsBloom, Inc.: Supported the organization in increasing their evaluation capacity by conducting a "Situational Analysis" to assess the organization's internal and external environment. Developed logic models, evaluation frameworks, data collection tools and process to track progress and demonstrate results.
*Heartside Ministry: same as above
*Next Step of West Michigan: same as above
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English, Spanish
Education/Training: *MDA Political Science, Western MI University (2007)(Concentrations in Monitoring & Evaluation and Leadership)*BA Spanish and Psychology, Calvin College (2002)*REAL (Racial Equity for Action Leadership)Center,(March 2016 - March 2017)
Professional Associations: Member, American Evaluation Association
Fee Method: Hourly Rate and Fixed Project Rate
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
Nonprofit Experience References:
Matteah has worked internationally and locally, providing evaluation services for collaboratives, community development organizations, employment programs, capacity building programs, community engagement projects, community media/information projects, preschools, parenting programs, community based health care projects, training programs, health and sanitation projects, child survival projects, and more.
Diverse Population Experience:
Matteah has diverse professional and life experiences that have shaped who she is and informed her work. With a passion for individual, organizational, and community growth and progress, Matteah emphasizes reflective practices in her services and maintains a commitment to fully and authentically showing up in her work and encourages her clients to do the same. Matteah utilizes participatory and empowerment approaches to evaluation in an effort to empower historically marginalized voices and dismantle structures of hierarchy and power that can be inherent in the evaluation process. Matteah seeks to be a facilitator of evaluation, and advance racial equity through this lens in her work.
Specialization:
- Community / Neighborhood Development
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Program Evaluation
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
Program Planning and Development
- DPT
View DetailHenry Morley
Location
2900 Charlevoix Dr. SE
Suite 210
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-957-1727
Email:
Website: www.dptsolutions.com
Description
Service Description:
DPT works with many nonprofits in the West Michigan area and helps them carefully select and leverage best practices from the for-profit world to serve more people and expand outreach. Melding our nonprofit experience with for-profit best practices gives us a unique business consulting perspective and opportunity to help nonprofits move the needle on their performance. Three areas of this application of best practices include: Relationship Management - Nonprofits actually have more relationships to manage than a typical for-profit business. A single person for a nonprofit could have four or five natural relationships with a nonprofit including donor, board member, service recipient, volunteer, etc. However, it's important that communications and touchpoints for each are managed in a coordinated fashion. Business Process Management - Standardizing business processes and creating operational efficiencies allows nonprofits to focus more effort and funds on delivering on their mission. Injecting sales and pipeline best practices into your donor management processes is a good example of improving process efficiency. Project Leadership - Organizing programs and projects to create a culture of continuous improvement allows nonprofits to stay relevant in the ever-expanding world of nonprofit services.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Grand Rapids Community Foundation - Strategic program consulting and vendor selection
Bethany Christian Services - Process definition, CRM design and implementation
Paws With A Cause - Lean process management, CRM design and implementation
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - Implemented CRM including volunteer and donor management
Baxter Community Center - Process definition, implemented CRM including service delivery
Christian Schools International - Business process management, CRM design and implementation
Support Affiliations: None
Languages: English
Education/Training: Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications, Lean Six Sigma certifications, and MBAs.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, ACG, aimWest, American Marketing Association of West Michigan, GROW, Econ Club, Inforum, WISE, WMPMI, Mobile Monday, The Right Place.
Fee Method: Pricing determined on size and complexity of project need.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
The common thread for all of our nonprofit clients is helping them with standardizing, streamlining their business processes, and managing all their relationships - not just the donors. Many nonprofits already have well thought out donor management processes, but haven't broadened their thinking to include all of their other important relationships and how they all work together.
Diverse Population Experience:
Our nonprofit customers serve a diverse population of clients as well as other people from all walks of life. Our services enable those customers to provide better service to their clients.
Specialization:
- Database Development / Implementation
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Process Improvement
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
- Community Ventures
View DetailShannon Cohen
Location
1418 Colorado Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: 616.915.5109
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Community Ventures is an industry leader with a passion for helping organizations thrive and achieve mission through innovation, excellence, and strategic engagement.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
1. Grand Valley State University, School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration: Program Planning and Development; Adjunct Faculty.
2. Network180: Strategic Collaboration, Cultural Competence, Program Planning and Development, Event Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Marketing/PR/Communications, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Team Building, General Fundraising and Sustainability Planning, Grant Writing, Succession/Transition Planning, and Strategic Planning.
3. Project GREEN: Program Planning and Development, Event Planning, Cultural Competence, Faith Community Engagement, Strategic Collaboration, PR/Marketing/Communications, Program Evaluation, Meeting Facilitation, Data Repository, and Process Improvement.
4. Genesis Consulting: Event Planning, Program Planning and Development, Cultural Competence: Engagement of Generation Y and Z youth, Program Evaluation, Strategic Collaboration, Sustainability Planning, and Process Improvement.
5. Wyoming Public Schools: Keynote Speaking and Cultural Competence.
6. Foursquare International -- Detroit Division: Keynote Speaking, Cultural Competence and Diversity, Program Planning and Development, Strategic Collaboration, Process Improvement, and Strategic Planning.
7. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: Keynote Speaking, Cultural Competence, PR/Marketing to nontraditional markets, and Event Planning.
8. ITT Technical Institute: Keynote Speaking
9. Community Family Partnership: Keynote Speaking
10. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: Keynote Speaking, Program Planning and Development.
Support Affiliations:
Languages: Japanese
Education/Training: Grand Valley State University Master's in Public Administration Emphasis: Non Profit ManagementApril 2011Word of Faith Bible Training Center Ministry program certificate, Urban and Youth Ministry May 2001
Professional Associations: Professional Associations1. W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellowship Program2. Board Member, Lakeshore Regional Partnership Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board
Fee Method: Hourly/Project-based
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
As the principal of Community Ventures, I bring over 15 years of program development and management experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in community mobilization, coalition building amongst diverse stakeholders and populations, facilitation and public speaking, and pro-social youth development and empowerment programs serving vulnerable adolescents and adults.
Diverse Population Experience:
For seven years, I gave leadership to a coalition awarded a federal grant that required authentic engagement of community actors and stakeholders formerly insulated in philosophy, funding, culture, and power. In this role, I became an industry expert in using intercultural competence as a lens for building trust, transparency, and transfer of knowledge among 12 sectors and multiple populations in order to advance the intersecting public, nonprofit, and business goals of the collaborative. Now, as principal of Community Ventures, I utilize this expertise to empower organizations to:
1. Foster a culture of shared destiny among stakeholders within and without
2. Engage in self-analysis exercises to reduce and prevent 'invisibly visible' norms within the organization
3. Use asset mapping techniques to recognize, retain, and reward the human assets of an organization to generate high results
4. Create space for intercultural dialogue and understanding
5. Facilitate culturally competent internal and external coalition building to foster authentic collaboration
6. Weave intercultural competence into the framework of organizational practices, policies, norms, and behaviors
7. Build a culture of trust, transparency, and transfer of knowledge
Specialization:
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Event Planning
- Program Planning and Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Proponents LLC
View DetailMatteah Spencer Reppart
Location
1232 Park St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616) 914-4210
Email:
Website: www.proponentsllc.com
Description
Service Description:
Matteah Spencer Reppart is the owner, founder, and visionary leader of Proponents LLC, with over 10 years of dedicated experience in the field of evaluation. PROPONENTS is an independent consulting firm providing evaluation and program services. We seek to be recognized for our competency in evaluation, offering our clients a premier evaluation experience so that they can understand and benefit from all that the evaluation process has to offer. We partner along-side our clients, facilitating inclusive and empowering evaluations that benefit first and foremost the community served, but also the organizations serving them. Dedicated to assisting organizations by creating access to powerful, meaningful information that can be used to increase effectiveness, enhance efficiency, and demonstrate results, we are focused on working with organizations that desire to create positive social change. Committed to racial equity, inclusion, and community empowerment, we assist our clients in increasing their capacity for evaluative work, defining goals, measuring progress, capturing lessons learned, demonstrating success, increasing impact, and strategic planning. Proponents is available to conduct external evaluations or assist organizations in developing a robust evaluation strategy, helping them to increase their capacity to do their own internal evaluative work.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
*LINC Community Revitalization: External Outcomes Evaluation
*Grand Rapids Community Media Center: External Outcomes & Developmental Evaluation
*Corporation for a Skilled Workforce: External Process Evaluation
*Project GREEN: Developed logic models, evaluation frameworks, and data collection tools to track progress and demonstrate results.
*Friends of Grand Rapids Parks: Assessed the organization's "current situation" in terms of their stakeholders, information needs, articulated goals, objectives, and outcomes, and the alignment of resources and activities to accomplish those endeavors.
*WestSide Collaborative: Conducted a "Situational Analysis" to assess the organization's internal and external environment, stakeholders, and articulated goals and objectives. Developed program logic models and evaluation frameworks which was used to inform an external evaluation conducted by Calvin College faculty. Supported the organization in increasing their evaluation capacity.
*MomsBloom, Inc.: Supported the organization in increasing their evaluation capacity by conducting a "Situational Analysis" to assess the organization's internal and external environment. Developed logic models, evaluation frameworks, data collection tools and process to track progress and demonstrate results.
*Heartside Ministry: same as above
*Next Step of West Michigan: same as above
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English, Spanish
Education/Training: *MDA Political Science, Western MI University (2007)(Concentrations in Monitoring & Evaluation and Leadership)*BA Spanish and Psychology, Calvin College (2002)*REAL (Racial Equity for Action Leadership)Center,(March 2016 - March 2017)
Professional Associations: Member, American Evaluation Association
Fee Method: Hourly Rate and Fixed Project Rate
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
Nonprofit Experience References:
Matteah has worked internationally and locally, providing evaluation services for collaboratives, community development organizations, employment programs, capacity building programs, community engagement projects, community media/information projects, preschools, parenting programs, community based health care projects, training programs, health and sanitation projects, child survival projects, and more.
Diverse Population Experience:
Matteah has diverse professional and life experiences that have shaped who she is and informed her work. With a passion for individual, organizational, and community growth and progress, Matteah emphasizes reflective practices in her services and maintains a commitment to fully and authentically showing up in her work and encourages her clients to do the same. Matteah utilizes participatory and empowerment approaches to evaluation in an effort to empower historically marginalized voices and dismantle structures of hierarchy and power that can be inherent in the evaluation process. Matteah seeks to be a facilitator of evaluation, and advance racial equity through this lens in her work.
Specialization:
- Community / Neighborhood Development
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Program Evaluation
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
- HELP 4 US INC
View DetailTheda White
Headquarters
2120 44th Street
Suite 304
Kentwood, MI 49508
Location
PO BOX 68257
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49516-8257
Phone: 6167068568
Fax: 6167068568
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Provide grassroot non profit start up writing 501 c 3, business plans, grant RFP, and fund development and board development
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
HOAP, Grant Writing, Better Wiser Stronger, Grant Writing, Girls Growing II Women, Grant writing, Alfa Omega Supportive Services, Grant Writing, CJOY Radio Networks, 501 C 3, Greater Impact ELC-501 C 3, Praying Angels-501 C 3, Good News Community FD Church, 501 C 3, Eritrean Cultural Community Center-501 C 3, Business Plan
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Over 30 years hand on experience
Professional Associations:
Fee Method: Market Standard and Agency Budget
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Community Development
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Employment and Training
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Served as Executive Director and Consultant in Ohio for over 10 years in Early Childhood/Youth establishing funding applications and setting up schools in churches. Worked for agencies in employment and training, faith-based writing grants to support employment.
Diverse Population Experience:
I have worked in diverse populations and have mutual respect for various cultures. I also pastor a multi-cultural church for over 7 years.
Specialization:
- Grant Writing
- Nonprofit Startup
- Program Planning and Development
Attachments
Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching
View DetailKimberly Gleason
Location
2305 Briar Hills Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Phone: 616-364-7459
Email:
Website: www.kimberlygleasoncoaching.com
Description
Service Description:
Executive coaching, leadership development, speaking, facilitating, strategic planning, marketing, and program development
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Porter Hills: executive coaching
Buist Electric: executive coaching
Flat River Outreach Ministries: staff development and coaching
Beautiful Womanhood: marketing, business development, program development
Grandville Optical: executive coaching, strategic planning
Grace Bible College's CEC: business development, training, strategic planning
Jill Goodell Legal Services: business coaching
Spark OD: business coaching, strategic planning, marketing
FCCI Insurance Group: executive coaching
Applied Imaging: executive coaching
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: BA in English with minor in psychology,coaching credential through ILCT (a coach training organization)
Professional Associations: BCC: Board Certified Coach through the Center for Counseling and Credentialing, co-chair of an Inforum group, largest Michigan women's professional organization
Fee Method: I set it up as an engagement over a specific time period, with a specific number of hours worked, and a specific scope of work; completely customized to the client's needs
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Disability Issues
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I do a lot of contract work for Grace Bible College's Center for Empowerment Coaching where I do not only business development and marketing, but also am an online instructor and trainer, having taught hundreds of business, nonprofit, church, and community leaders how to coach and develop their staff. I'm also a trained facilitator for MOKA, an organization that helps those with disabilities reach their potential. At Flat River Outreach Ministries, I have supervised and coached their team of volunteer coaches, and have assisted in new program development with the executive director. I have presented workshops for various nonprofit organizations on topics such a work-life balance, leadership, and change management.
Diverse Population Experience:
As an online instructor and trainer for Grace Bible College, I train not only leaders in churches, businesses, corporations, and nonprofits, but also Grace students as well. These participants are of various ages and come from a variety of backgrounds, industries, and ministries, such as Hope Network (those with disabilities), Wedgwood (hurting youth), Bethany Christian Services (adoption/foster care), Seeds of Promise (those disadvantaged and of racial minority), and so forth.
Specialization:
- Executive Coaching
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
Attachments
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching/Writing Sample/Who Wears the Pants in Your Organization
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching/Writing Sample/9 Steps to a High Performing Coaching Culture
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching/Services List
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching/Client Testimonials
- Kimberly Gleason Coaching/Kimberly Gleason/Resume
- Real-time Perspectives, Inc.
View DetailBarbara Rapaport
Headquarters
3566 Charlevoix Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Location
3566 Charlevoix Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-485-5382
Email:
Website: www.realtimeperspectives.com
Description
Service Description:
A consulting practice focused on organizational effectiveness, including the following services: Executive coaching, leadership assessment, leadership team development, talent development and management, performance management systems design/implementation, employee engagement, organizational culture analysis/transition, strategic planning, board capacity-building, and custom workshops/instructional design.
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
1. Habitat for Humanity - Leadership team assessment, leadership coaching, and organizational structure evaluation
2. Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Design and deliver two leadership development programs for The Center for Community Leadership - Leading Edge and Leadership Advantage
3. Ferris State University - Design and deliver of Senior Leadership Development Program and guide culture change initiative
4. Mind Meets Music - Leadership coaching and facilitation of team's social contract
5. Downtown Market Grand Rapids - Leadership coaching
6. Wolverine Worldwide - Executive coaching
7. Talent 2025 - Facilitation of 2016-2017 Communities of Practice for D&I
8. Cook Leadership Academy (GVSU) - Self-Reflection Program for Leadership Fellows
9. WMEAC - Leadership coaching and new hire selection process
10. Foremost Insurance - Executive Coaching
Support Affiliations: NA
Languages: NA
Education/Training: M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling, Sargent College (Boston University)B.A., American Studies, Douglass College (Rutgers University)
Professional Associations: Certified coach and faculty for Overcoming Immunity-to-Change coaching model; 360° survey certifications: The Leadership Circle Profile; Hogan Personality Assessment
Fee Method: Customized on a per client basis depending on service and budget requirements - hourly, day or project fees as needed.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Disability Issues
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Economic Development
Nonprofit Experience References:
In all of these areas, I have been able to provide a wide range and scope of services depending on the client's needs. For the range of organizations I've worked with in specific sectors please view the following link on my web site: http://www.realtimeperspectives.com/client.htm. Many of these engagements have started with strategic/operational planning as a first step and then evolved to services aimed at increasing broader organizational effectiveness (and vice versa). This often is in some form of leadership development such as individual coaching, formal training or team development. In addition, I have worked with these clients in designing new systems (e.g., performance management and talent development) and stay with them through the initial stages of implementation.
Diverse Population Experience:
In my practice, I have delivered cultural competency workshops and thereby have acquired subject matter expertise on the topic. In addition, my client list spans stakeholder groups which include a wide range of diverse cultures and backgrounds. These stakeholder groups include local economic and neighborhood development, early childhood providers, family outreach, and individuals with physical, emotional and psychological disabilities. With many of these groups I have facilitated focus groups to gather input on their specific needs and ideas about services that would help them either be more productive citizens and/or lead more independent lives.
Specialization:
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Executive Coaching
- Process Improvement
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- New Level Advisors, LLC
View DetailLynne Pope
Location
1730 Ridgemoor Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 6165810499
Fax: 6165810499
Email:
Website: www.newleveladvisorsllc.com
Description
Service Description:
Organizational assessments, DiSC(R) assessments, leadership and team development and training. Coaching for "at-risk" employees . Board development, succession planning.
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
Creative Dining services - Emergency CEO Succession Plan and Board annual retreat
West Michigan Gay Men's chorus - Annual Board retreat
Kennari Consulting - Team Assessment and development
West Michigan Jazz Society - Annual board retreat
Management Business solutions - Candidate assessment
Wege Foundation - Team assessment and development
Childrens Museum - assessment
Trivalent - Assessment and coaching of "at-risk" employee
Cadillac Fabriation - Leadership team assessment and development
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: BS from GVSU - majors in public administration, Juris Doctorate - Cooley Law - focus on business organization, employee issues,Certification in Everything DiSC(R) & 5 Behaviors of Cohesive Team - Wiley INc.
Professional Associations: Certified in Everything DiSC and 5 Behaviors (as stated above)
Fee Method: Generally by engagement. Coaching by the hour
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Employment and Training
- Senior Services
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Prior to my consultancy practice, I was both an attorney - and an investment advisor, working with many non-profit organizations. I have also been on non-profit boards for a total of 15 years, with 3 of those as board chairperson. I have a great deal of experience with 501(c)(3) organizations and the challenges they face. Being community minded - it is very important to me to continue to serve this important segment of our community.
Diverse Population Experience:
I am fully cognizant of the cultural and diversity issues currently facing our society and help organizations appreciate the various viewpoints needed to adequately represent those segments.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Succession / Transition / Crisis Management Planning
Attachments
- Adaptive Capacity
View DetailCharlie White
Location
2050 Breton Rd SE
Suite 102
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 6162590522
Email:
Website: http://adaptivecap.net
Description
Service Description:
Adaptive Capacity offers teams a better way to work. Using a blend of design thinking methods and proven software industry concepts, our collaborative Adaptive Approach provides strategies for teams to respond to change instead of clinging to tradition. Adaptive Capacity provides: • Agile project management training and facilitation • Professional development, team training, and coaching services • Websites and other projects incorporating technology, communication, and design
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
• Ottawa County Administators Office (Ongoing) - Innovation Survey
• Ottawa County Community Mental Health - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
• The Colossian Forum - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
• Full Cycle Recruiting (Ongoing) - Website Redevelopment (technical & design)
• Rapid Green Group - Website Redevelopment (technical, content, design)
• Reformed Leadership Initiative (Ongoing) - Embedded Agile Project Management
• Salveo Partners (Ongoing) - Embedded Project Team (technical, content, and design advisors)
• Calvin Theological Seminary - Foundations of Project Design
• Tiger Studios - Software Development
• Ottawa County Department of Public Health - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training:
Professional Associations:
Fee Method:
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Our owners have over 20 years experience working for faith-based nonprofits, and have independently consulted with them for over 10 years.
Diverse Population Experience:
Our consulting method is focused on developing empathy for all constituents involved in a project, which for many nonprofits includes diverse voices that are traditionally marginalized. We love working with our clients to incorporate these voices into the client's daily work.
Specialization:
- Process Improvement
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Technology Assessment / Implementation (Hardware/Software)
- Websites
- Luna Consulting & Coaching
View DetailDavid Luna
Location
841 Broadview Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: 312-361-4944
Email:
Description
Service Description:
I offer a wide variety of consulting and coaching services, especially but not exclusively for organizations that are working with historically marginalized communities and groups. My menu includes strategy development and planning, leadership development and coaching, management of organizational change, cultural competence, diversity and inclusion, and dealing with challenges faced by management in both nonprofits (board issues, leadership-staff issues, intra-staff issues) and for-profits.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
1. Access of West Michigan: Executive coaching; board development.
2. Families Through Adoption (FTA): Strategic planning; executive coaching.
3. Urban Roots: Executive coaching; board development
4. Health Net of West Michigan: Operationalization of the strategic plan
5. Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI): Strategic planning
6. Ferris State University, Latino Business & Economic Development Center: Leadership training for emerging Latino leaders; program design
7. Asian American LEAD (Leadership Empowerment and Development for Youth and Families) (DC): Executive coaching (Asian CEO); strategic planning.
8. Teachers College, Columbia University (NYC): Group dynamics training with a focus on gender.
9. Kennedy School of Government (MA): Group dynamics training with a focus on global diversity.
10. Advocacy Center at the Institute for Sustainable Change (DC), Leadership for a Changing World Program: Meeting design and facilitation (nonprofit leaders from various sectors)
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: MBA, JD (Chicago); graduate certificates in public policy and health disparities. NTL certificates: organizational diagnosis & development; consulting; training design & practice. Gestalt Institute certificate: international consulting.
Professional Associations: Certifications: MBTI. Licensed to practice law in Illinois (only). Associations: National Forum for Latino Healthcare Execs (Past President); National Lawyers Guild.
Fee Method: Discounted rate for GR area nonprofits is $248/hr. Although now Chicago-based, I do not charge travel/lodging to GR area nonprofits. Other out of pocket expenses charged at cost.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Housing and Homelessness
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have served many nonprofits, both small and large, both young and well-established, across a variety of areas. My deepest experience is with nonprofits working in the areas of public health/healthcare, social and human services, housing justice, community empowerment, leadership development, and ethnic arts and culture. However, I also have experience with nonprofits working in many other areas. Even when I am work with a nonprofit that focuses on an area that is new to me, I usually find that I can quickly come up to speed and work with them effectively.
Diverse Population Experience:
In reverse chronological order, I spent seven years as Vice President for Health Equity at Mercy Health Saint Mary's, three years as Vice President for Global Diversity for Thomson Reuters, five years as an independent consulting focusing on diverse organizations and leaders, three years as Director of Diversity for Exelon, and ten years as Director of Leadership & Organizational Development for the Latino Institute (a nonprofit in Chicago). I have been thoroughly trained in cultural competence, diversity & inclusion, and health equity, and I have deep experience in all of these areas acquired over more than a quarter of a century of practice. I have worked with all of the largest racial/ethnic groups in the U.S., including African Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans. I also have done significant work with immigrant and LGBT populations and with issues of gender and class. I myself identify as ethnically Latino (specifically Chicano) and racially American Indian (of the Nahua peoples), and I grew up in a working class family.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
- Community Ventures
View DetailShannon Cohen
Location
1418 Colorado Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: 616.915.5109
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Community Ventures is an industry leader with a passion for helping organizations thrive and achieve mission through innovation, excellence, and strategic engagement.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
1. Grand Valley State University, School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration: Program Planning and Development; Adjunct Faculty.
2. Network180: Strategic Collaboration, Cultural Competence, Program Planning and Development, Event Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Marketing/PR/Communications, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Team Building, General Fundraising and Sustainability Planning, Grant Writing, Succession/Transition Planning, and Strategic Planning.
3. Project GREEN: Program Planning and Development, Event Planning, Cultural Competence, Faith Community Engagement, Strategic Collaboration, PR/Marketing/Communications, Program Evaluation, Meeting Facilitation, Data Repository, and Process Improvement.
4. Genesis Consulting: Event Planning, Program Planning and Development, Cultural Competence: Engagement of Generation Y and Z youth, Program Evaluation, Strategic Collaboration, Sustainability Planning, and Process Improvement.
5. Wyoming Public Schools: Keynote Speaking and Cultural Competence.
6. Foursquare International -- Detroit Division: Keynote Speaking, Cultural Competence and Diversity, Program Planning and Development, Strategic Collaboration, Process Improvement, and Strategic Planning.
7. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: Keynote Speaking, Cultural Competence, PR/Marketing to nontraditional markets, and Event Planning.
8. ITT Technical Institute: Keynote Speaking
9. Community Family Partnership: Keynote Speaking
10. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: Keynote Speaking, Program Planning and Development.
Support Affiliations:
Languages: Japanese
Education/Training: Grand Valley State University Master's in Public Administration Emphasis: Non Profit ManagementApril 2011Word of Faith Bible Training Center Ministry program certificate, Urban and Youth Ministry May 2001
Professional Associations: Professional Associations1. W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellowship Program2. Board Member, Lakeshore Regional Partnership Substance Use Disorder Oversight Policy Board
Fee Method: Hourly/Project-based
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
As the principal of Community Ventures, I bring over 15 years of program development and management experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in community mobilization, coalition building amongst diverse stakeholders and populations, facilitation and public speaking, and pro-social youth development and empowerment programs serving vulnerable adolescents and adults.
Diverse Population Experience:
For seven years, I gave leadership to a coalition awarded a federal grant that required authentic engagement of community actors and stakeholders formerly insulated in philosophy, funding, culture, and power. In this role, I became an industry expert in using intercultural competence as a lens for building trust, transparency, and transfer of knowledge among 12 sectors and multiple populations in order to advance the intersecting public, nonprofit, and business goals of the collaborative. Now, as principal of Community Ventures, I utilize this expertise to empower organizations to:
1. Foster a culture of shared destiny among stakeholders within and without
2. Engage in self-analysis exercises to reduce and prevent 'invisibly visible' norms within the organization
3. Use asset mapping techniques to recognize, retain, and reward the human assets of an organization to generate high results
4. Create space for intercultural dialogue and understanding
5. Facilitate culturally competent internal and external coalition building to foster authentic collaboration
6. Weave intercultural competence into the framework of organizational practices, policies, norms, and behaviors
7. Build a culture of trust, transparency, and transfer of knowledge
Specialization:
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Event Planning
- Program Planning and Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Strategic Fundraising Coach
View DetailJoanna Hogan
Location
11330 Hill View Dr.
Lowell, MI 49331
Phone: 6164606924
Fax: 6164606924
Email:
Website: strategicfundraisingcoach.com
Description
Service Description:
As your coach, I focus on one person: you. Yes, you're part of an organization, but you need to develop personal skills and competencies in order to do your job well. I work with you one-on-one to help you gain confidence, avoid mistakes and achieve success. We'll talk as often as needed about whatever you need to accomplish. With customized training and support, you can take your fundraising skills to the next level and achieve extraordinary results! My Strategic Fundraising Academy is set of concise, practical lessons about essential fundraising subjects. Learn what you need, when you need it, through personalized coaching. Just as in any learning experience, you will have the opportunity to listen, discuss, practice and read within each topic area. I will provide you with a collection of resources and tools curated to teach best practices and reinforce success. There is a well-documented shortage of qualified fundraisers and it can be difficult to find someone with the right mix of skills and experience. As a result, many organizations continually suffer the high cost of a revolving door that comes from hiring inexperienced people. I will help you recruit the right person and through personalized coaching, develop their fundraising skills. Also, I provide customized workshops for nonprofit boards to help them gain a new perspective, learn new skills, build confidence, and understand the many ways you can support fundraising. I also provide customized workshops for nonprofit boards to help them gain a new perspective, learn new skills, build confidence, and understand the many ways you can support fundraising.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Mel Trotter Ministries - Board retreat + re-tooling their board recruitment, orientation and on-boarding process.
Kent District Library System - Assessment, planning, and piloting the growth process
Alpha Women's Center - Fundraising training for Board and Executive Director
Sow Hope - General fundraising counsel
Many individual private coaching clients and students in the Strategic Fundraising Academy
Support Affiliations:
Languages:
Education/Training: CERTIFICATE IN FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENTThe Center on Philanthropy, Indiana University B.A. IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION/PSYCHOLOGYCentral Michigan University
Professional Associations: MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALSAdvancing philanthropy through education, training and advocacyMEMBER OF THE WESTERN MICHIGAN PLANNED GIVING GROUPPartnership for philanthropic planning
Fee Method: Fee for service
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Housing and Homelessness
- Senior Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
As a fundraising professional, I have worked for the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center (Arts), the West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology (Arts & Economic Development), MSU College of Human Medicine (Education/Health) the Clark Foundation (Senior Services), and currently I provide career coaching and training for those working in (or want to be in) the fundraising profession. I've also provided coaching to people who work in each of those sectors.
Diverse Population Experience:
As a fundraising professional and as a coach, I have worked with people from many diverse backgrounds.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- General Fundraising / Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
Attachments
- Medema Consulting Associates LLC
View DetailDavid Medema
Location
3355 Eagle Park Dr. NE,
Suite 107
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: 616-581-3230
Email:
Website: www.medemaconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Capacity Building: My expertise in developing strong organizations and their ability to fulfill their mission includes in-depth knowledge of governance models and practices for training and development of a strong board / executive team. I am skilled in creating outcome-focused and accountability-driven strategic plans that engages the entire organization. I also build cultures and processes where staff 'own' their work by defining measures of successful performance measures that lead to meaningful two-way performance evaluation and professional advancement. Leadership Development: I am a credentialed coach who works in both individual and group settings. I also develop effective teams who master the behaviors needed to be cohesive, innovative, and productive. Testing: Central to my work with individuals and teams is my deep knowledge and use of testing resources (some I've created) that identify one's natural work, interaction, and communication styles as well as their level of self-awareness / management (Emotional Intelligence). Both individual and collective profile analysis yield rich information and insights that pave the way to personal and team growth. Candidate / Hiring Selection: My expertise in psychological testing helps hiring team better assess and understand candidates and equip them with insightful and challenging interview questions so that they might smart hiring decisions and avoid the high cost of a 'hire' who is not a fit for their organization. I offer a wide range of training and workshop opportunities (CEU-eligible) in the above-mentioned areas.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Area Agency on Aging of West MI: Employee Engagement & Staff Training
DA Blodgett / St. Johns: Candidate Selection, Team Development
Ferris State University: Leadership Coaching and Development
Healthy Homes of Kent County: Executive Coaching, Governance, Team Development
Holland City Council: Governance
Japanese American Service Committee (Chicago): Executive Coaching, Governance, Strategic Planning, Team Development
Kent District Library: Candidate Selection, Team Development
MI Association of Family Physicians: Candidate Selection, Executive Coaching, Team Development
United Way of Genesee County: Candidate Selection, Executive Coaching, Team Development, Culture Change
Western Michigan University: Executive Coaching
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: B.A. Sociology, Calvin College; MSW, Arizona State University
Professional Associations: Core Essentials Graduate, Coach UniversityCertified Trainer, Right Use of Power Institute, Boulder CO
Fee Method: Client's ability to pay, non-profit market rates
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Education
- Environmental / Wildlife
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I am a former CEO of a two non-profits - one a social services agency serving low-income and migrant populations, the other an education / social justice advocacy entity. Past non-executive positions include as a community organizer, caseworker, fund developer, and board member. With environmental organizations, I have facilitated stakeholder conversations to solve local challenges and build collaborations with the Native American community.
My past employment included work in a faith-based agency.
And while each sub-sector has 'industry-specific' challenges, my expertise enables me to devise strong process designs to bring forth the wisdom they already have to make wise decisions.
Diverse Population Experience:
My entire career has had a focus on service in bilingual and multi-cultural settings and communities, starting as a community organizer in a largely Hispanic housing project and deepened by graduate studies and research in the same context.
Prior to my consulting career, I worked for 11 years at all organizational levels in an anti-poverty agency and educational entity serving migrants, Hispanics, low-income populations and addressing justice issues.
I am honored to have consulted with organizations serving the African American, (South) Asian, Disability, Hispanic, LGBTQ, and Native American communities.
I have served on numerous nonprofit boards serving diverse / minority communities and addressing minority concerns, including the Hispanic Center (was an officer), the People of Color Collaborative and a Migrant Resource Council. And at the City's Community Relations Commission (where I was twice elected Chair), I participated in efforts to prevent hate crime, improve community / police relations, and protected the rights of Native Americans and their religious practices.
I have also been a diversity trainer through the Racial Justice Institute / Summit on Racism (now GRACE).
As a credentialed executive coach, I have served many women leaders, including women of color.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
Strategic Planning
- Design Group International
View DetailLon Swartzentruber
Location
2203 Elliott SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 6165169870
Fax: 6165169870
Email:
Website: www.designgroupintl.com
Description
Service Description:
Strategic planning, executive coaching, comprehensive fundraising campaigns (including annual, capital, and endowment campaigns), board governance, and organizational transformation.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Christ Redeemer Church (feasibility study and campaign council), Camp Alexander Mack (strategic planning, constituent discovery, and campaign council), Central Christian School (campaign council) Bradford Christian Academy (strategic planning, capital campaign, and development coaching), American Baptist Churches of Ohio (fundraising coaching, board development training), Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders (fundraising coaching), Degage Ministries (fundraising coaching and board training), The Crucible Project (strategic planning and capital campaign), CLC Network (strategic planning, fundraising coaching, and board development), Kalamazoo Christian School (capital campaign and board development).
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: MBA: George Mason University, BA: Goshen College, 20+ years in professional non-profit experience.
Professional Associations: Association of Fundraising Professionals, Western Michigan Planned Giving Group
Fee Method: Outcome based fees
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Education
- Faith-based
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have extensive leadership experience in private, K-12 education, community foundation fundraising and donor relations. This experience crossed multiple types of non-profits listed above and beyond the five choices requested.
Diverse Population Experience:
I've worked for nearly 20 years in three significant non-profit organizations in west Michigan. These leadership environments provided me the opportunity to engage with others from many diverse backgrounds including the socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and LGBT.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Feasibility Studies / Capital Campaign
- General Fundraising / Development
- Strategic Planning
- Luna Consulting & Coaching
View DetailDavid Luna
Location
841 Broadview Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: 312-361-4944
Email:
Description
Service Description:
I offer a wide variety of consulting and coaching services, especially but not exclusively for organizations that are working with historically marginalized communities and groups. My menu includes strategy development and planning, leadership development and coaching, management of organizational change, cultural competence, diversity and inclusion, and dealing with challenges faced by management in both nonprofits (board issues, leadership-staff issues, intra-staff issues) and for-profits.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
1. Access of West Michigan: Executive coaching; board development.
2. Families Through Adoption (FTA): Strategic planning; executive coaching.
3. Urban Roots: Executive coaching; board development
4. Health Net of West Michigan: Operationalization of the strategic plan
5. Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI): Strategic planning
6. Ferris State University, Latino Business & Economic Development Center: Leadership training for emerging Latino leaders; program design
7. Asian American LEAD (Leadership Empowerment and Development for Youth and Families) (DC): Executive coaching (Asian CEO); strategic planning.
8. Teachers College, Columbia University (NYC): Group dynamics training with a focus on gender.
9. Kennedy School of Government (MA): Group dynamics training with a focus on global diversity.
10. Advocacy Center at the Institute for Sustainable Change (DC), Leadership for a Changing World Program: Meeting design and facilitation (nonprofit leaders from various sectors)
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: MBA, JD (Chicago); graduate certificates in public policy and health disparities. NTL certificates: organizational diagnosis & development; consulting; training design & practice. Gestalt Institute certificate: international consulting.
Professional Associations: Certifications: MBTI. Licensed to practice law in Illinois (only). Associations: National Forum for Latino Healthcare Execs (Past President); National Lawyers Guild.
Fee Method: Discounted rate for GR area nonprofits is $248/hr. Although now Chicago-based, I do not charge travel/lodging to GR area nonprofits. Other out of pocket expenses charged at cost.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Community Development
- Housing and Homelessness
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I have served many nonprofits, both small and large, both young and well-established, across a variety of areas. My deepest experience is with nonprofits working in the areas of public health/healthcare, social and human services, housing justice, community empowerment, leadership development, and ethnic arts and culture. However, I also have experience with nonprofits working in many other areas. Even when I am work with a nonprofit that focuses on an area that is new to me, I usually find that I can quickly come up to speed and work with them effectively.
Diverse Population Experience:
In reverse chronological order, I spent seven years as Vice President for Health Equity at Mercy Health Saint Mary's, three years as Vice President for Global Diversity for Thomson Reuters, five years as an independent consulting focusing on diverse organizations and leaders, three years as Director of Diversity for Exelon, and ten years as Director of Leadership & Organizational Development for the Latino Institute (a nonprofit in Chicago). I have been thoroughly trained in cultural competence, diversity & inclusion, and health equity, and I have deep experience in all of these areas acquired over more than a quarter of a century of practice. I have worked with all of the largest racial/ethnic groups in the U.S., including African Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans. I also have done significant work with immigrant and LGBT populations and with issues of gender and class. I myself identify as ethnically Latino (specifically Chicano) and racially American Indian (of the Nahua peoples), and I grew up in a working class family.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
- Inclusive Performance Strategies
View DetailPaul T. Doyle
Location
35 Oakes SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-889-0838
Email:
Description
Service Description:
Inclusive Performance Strategies provides organizational performance consulting through the power of inclusion. We provide Inclusion Assessments to measure current organizational capacity to engage diversity and inclusion internally and externally, strategic planning, leadership development, change management, workshops, training sessions, and facilitation of collective impact. Our methods build on your existing strengths to customize approaches that will provide measurable and sustainable impact. For more information, please visit our website at www.inclusiveperformance.com
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Blandford Nature Center: Strategic Planning and Board Assessment
City of Grand Rapids: Inclusion Assessment
Kent County Essential Needs Task Force: Collective Impact Facilitation
KConnect: Equity & Inclusion Framework Facilitation
Meijer: Inclusion Framework
BarFly Ventures: Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Development
Local First: Staff & Board Development/Education
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks: Strategic Planning
Urban Core Collective’s Transformational Leadership Program: Leadership Development
Exalta Health (formerly Health Intervention Services): Strategic Planning
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Paul: MA Edu Leadership & Org Analysis, WMU; Executive Leadership Institute, UofMich; Danielle: MPA Candidate, USC; Shavon: MBA Certification, Design/Innovation Mgmt., KCAD; BA English & Anthropology, GVSU
Professional Associations: Association for Community Health Improvement, Society for Human Resource ManagementBoth Paul and Danielle are certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) facilitators
Fee Method: project based and retainer, depending on which is most appropriate for clients' needs
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Community Development
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Paul Doyle applies over 30 years of management experience to his consulting work with both for- and non-profit clients. He has extensive experience with healthcare systems and is one of the founders of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute. Prior to consulting, Paul served as Director of Service Strategy for Spectrum Health's Healthier Communities and was responsible for the development of community partnerships to address the needs of the under-served. Inclusive Performance Strategies has provided services to a variety of non-profits, from higher education to grassroots start-ups.
Before joining Inclusive Performance Strategies, Senior Consultant Danielle Veldman worked in the non-profit sector providing fund development and program management to her organization, which concentrated on basic needs, early childhood development, youth development, healthcare, and community development. During that time, she cultivated a strong working knowledge of best practices in the sectors above. She also fostered relationships with partnering agencies that have given her a broad understanding of the non-profit environment in Grand Rapids. Since joining Inclusive Performance Strategies, she has provided strategic planning, assessment services, and strategic facilitation to nonprofits to help them meet their missions more effectively through inclusion.
In her role, she supports the design of solutions for for-profit and non-profit organizations to fully integrate into their frameworks to foster inclusive and diverse work and service environments. Prior to joining IPS, Shavon spent 4 years working in the philanthropic sector in grant administration and systems management. Certified in Design & Innovation Management, she has a strong understanding and skillset in facilitating and managing human-centered design processes and strategies. Through strategic planning, leadership development, change management, community engagement, or facilitating collective impact, Shavon utilizes over nine years of expertise in research, content and project management, and facilitation to help build upon organizations’ existing strengths to deliver measurable results.
Diverse Population Experience:
Paul Doyle has been a leading expert in diversity, cultural competency, and inclusion for the past decade. He understands how to embrace the cultures, values, and behaviors of a diverse workforce. A key to his success is creating platforms of trust through intentional relationship building-allowing diversity of thought to be achieved and valued. While at Spectrum Health's Healthier Communities Paul's interaction with diverse populations included the development of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, an independent 501c3 created to address racial health disparities within the African American community. Paul was also involved in Programa Puente, a program to support the Hispanic/Latina community's access to basic resources and the Native American Health Initiative, a collaborative to assess the community's capacities to access healthcare services. Whether he is assisting organizations to maintain the competitive edge needed for success in today's rapidly changing diverse landscape or mentoring younger professionals of color, Paul's drive to be a positive impact in the lives of others and community is rooted in his personal journey and in his commitment to Inclusive Growth.
Senior Consultant Danielle Veldman's previous work in the nonprofit sector was primarily in low income African American, Hispanic, and immigrant communities. She has spent significant time abroad in developing countries which has allowed her to further enhance her cross-cultural skills and commitment to inclusive community development. Her work with Inclusive Performance Strategies has given her the opportunity to form relationships with and learn from many of the professionals of color in Grand Rapids, and she has been intentional about cultivating a diverse professional and personal network. In addition to her work with IPS, she currently serves as co-chair of New City Fellowship's Multicultural Accessibility Committee and provides training and ongoing support to congregants and church leaders seeking to improve their cross-cultural competency.
Since joining IPS, Shavon has contributed to the program management and facilitation of the Urban Core Collective’s Transformational Leadership Program, which focuses on developing leaders of color within Grand Rapids’ urban core. As part of the Diversity & Inclusion Council for AIGA West Michigan, Shavon is responsible for developing and executing programmatic strategies to ensure that the organization foster an inclusive environment for all members, and to foster intentional relationships with under-represented populations within the design sector and increase equitable access to the organization’s resources for students, young professionals and historically marginalized populations. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Literacy Center of West Michigan, in which informs the organization’s strategies on diversity, inclusion and cultural competence based upon her interfacing with current learners and program observation. Through these commitments, Shavon seeks to create pathways of access to education and innovation for all residents to reach their full potential and economic prosperity.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Kennari Consulting
View DetailLaura Kruisenga
Location
401 Hall Street SW
Suite 309
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616)425-5121
Email:
Website: kennariconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Kennari Consulting teaches and empowers nonprofits to fund their missions by developing their capacity to build relationships with inclined donors and providing direct services to support fund raising strategies. Services include: general fundraising/development, feasibility studies/capital campaigns, database development/implementation, board development/governance, grant writing, business planning, strategic planning, and planned giving. (Please note Kennari Consulting has two listings in the Consultant Directory; this listing includes Direct Services. Please see the other listing for Consulting Services.)
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Kent County Parks Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, grant writing, strategic planning
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, strategic planning, grant writing
PAWS for a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, planned giving implementation, database conversion
Well House - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching
Heartside Ministry - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
Senior Neighbors - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching,
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, planned giving implementation, planned giving, grant writing
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: Kennari Consulting staff have a broad range of formal education (through MPA) and industry specific training and certifications.
Professional Associations: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Fee Method: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; Association of Fundraising Professionals; Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; Women in Development; Small Business Association of Michigan; Davenport Univ Young Alumni Council
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
We enjoy partnering with organizations of all types, all sizes, and with all degrees of fundraising experience. We specialize in 5 pillar areas:
Arts & Cultural Organizations: Museums, Galleries, Theaters, Festivals, Fine arts organizations, Performing arts organizations, Arts councils, Dance companies
Healthcare: Hospitals, Senior care facilities, Clinics, Rehabilitation centers, Mental health facilities, Primary care facilities, Substance abuse treatment
Social Services Agencies: Pantries and food provisions, Immigrant services, Housing organizations, Adoption services, Crisis services, Advocacy organizations
Education: Colleges and universities, Public and private schools, Literacy coalitions, Early learning communities, Libraries, Seminaries
Faith-Based Organizations: Shelters, Prison ministry, Schools, Food banks, Community center
Diverse Population Experience:
Every day we work with a diverse group of individuals, who also serve a diverse population of clients. We thrive working in changing environments and working towards a common goal with individuals or groups of different perspectives.
Specialization:
- Business Planning
- Database Development / Implementation
- Grant Writing
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
- Medema Consulting Associates LLC
View DetailDavid Medema
Location
3355 Eagle Park Dr. NE,
Suite 107
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Phone: 616-581-3230
Email:
Website: www.medemaconsulting.com
Description
Service Description:
Capacity Building: My expertise in developing strong organizations and their ability to fulfill their mission includes in-depth knowledge of governance models and practices for training and development of a strong board / executive team. I am skilled in creating outcome-focused and accountability-driven strategic plans that engages the entire organization. I also build cultures and processes where staff 'own' their work by defining measures of successful performance measures that lead to meaningful two-way performance evaluation and professional advancement. Leadership Development: I am a credentialed coach who works in both individual and group settings. I also develop effective teams who master the behaviors needed to be cohesive, innovative, and productive. Testing: Central to my work with individuals and teams is my deep knowledge and use of testing resources (some I've created) that identify one's natural work, interaction, and communication styles as well as their level of self-awareness / management (Emotional Intelligence). Both individual and collective profile analysis yield rich information and insights that pave the way to personal and team growth. Candidate / Hiring Selection: My expertise in psychological testing helps hiring team better assess and understand candidates and equip them with insightful and challenging interview questions so that they might smart hiring decisions and avoid the high cost of a 'hire' who is not a fit for their organization. I offer a wide range of training and workshop opportunities (CEU-eligible) in the above-mentioned areas.
Clients that are nonprofits: 76-100%
Recent Client Services:
Area Agency on Aging of West MI: Employee Engagement & Staff Training
DA Blodgett / St. Johns: Candidate Selection, Team Development
Ferris State University: Leadership Coaching and Development
Healthy Homes of Kent County: Executive Coaching, Governance, Team Development
Holland City Council: Governance
Japanese American Service Committee (Chicago): Executive Coaching, Governance, Strategic Planning, Team Development
Kent District Library: Candidate Selection, Team Development
MI Association of Family Physicians: Candidate Selection, Executive Coaching, Team Development
United Way of Genesee County: Candidate Selection, Executive Coaching, Team Development, Culture Change
Western Michigan University: Executive Coaching
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: B.A. Sociology, Calvin College; MSW, Arizona State University
Professional Associations: Core Essentials Graduate, Coach UniversityCertified Trainer, Right Use of Power Institute, Boulder CO
Fee Method: Client's ability to pay, non-profit market rates
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Education
- Environmental / Wildlife
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
I am a former CEO of a two non-profits - one a social services agency serving low-income and migrant populations, the other an education / social justice advocacy entity. Past non-executive positions include as a community organizer, caseworker, fund developer, and board member. With environmental organizations, I have facilitated stakeholder conversations to solve local challenges and build collaborations with the Native American community.
My past employment included work in a faith-based agency.
And while each sub-sector has 'industry-specific' challenges, my expertise enables me to devise strong process designs to bring forth the wisdom they already have to make wise decisions.
Diverse Population Experience:
My entire career has had a focus on service in bilingual and multi-cultural settings and communities, starting as a community organizer in a largely Hispanic housing project and deepened by graduate studies and research in the same context.
Prior to my consulting career, I worked for 11 years at all organizational levels in an anti-poverty agency and educational entity serving migrants, Hispanics, low-income populations and addressing justice issues.
I am honored to have consulted with organizations serving the African American, (South) Asian, Disability, Hispanic, LGBTQ, and Native American communities.
I have served on numerous nonprofit boards serving diverse / minority communities and addressing minority concerns, including the Hispanic Center (was an officer), the People of Color Collaborative and a Migrant Resource Council. And at the City's Community Relations Commission (where I was twice elected Chair), I participated in efforts to prevent hate crime, improve community / police relations, and protected the rights of Native Americans and their religious practices.
I have also been a diversity trainer through the Racial Justice Institute / Summit on Racism (now GRACE).
As a credentialed executive coach, I have served many women leaders, including women of color.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Executive Coaching
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Strategic Planning
Attachments
Succession / Transition / Crisis Management Planning
- New Level Advisors, LLC
View DetailLynne Pope
Location
1730 Ridgemoor Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 6165810499
Fax: 6165810499
Email:
Website: www.newleveladvisorsllc.com
Description
Service Description:
Organizational assessments, DiSC(R) assessments, leadership and team development and training. Coaching for "at-risk" employees . Board development, succession planning.
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
Creative Dining services - Emergency CEO Succession Plan and Board annual retreat
West Michigan Gay Men's chorus - Annual Board retreat
Kennari Consulting - Team Assessment and development
West Michigan Jazz Society - Annual board retreat
Management Business solutions - Candidate assessment
Wege Foundation - Team assessment and development
Childrens Museum - assessment
Trivalent - Assessment and coaching of "at-risk" employee
Cadillac Fabriation - Leadership team assessment and development
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training: BS from GVSU - majors in public administration, Juris Doctorate - Cooley Law - focus on business organization, employee issues,Certification in Everything DiSC(R) & 5 Behaviors of Cohesive Team - Wiley INc.
Professional Associations: Certified in Everything DiSC and 5 Behaviors (as stated above)
Fee Method: Generally by engagement. Coaching by the hour
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Employment and Training
- Senior Services
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Prior to my consultancy practice, I was both an attorney - and an investment advisor, working with many non-profit organizations. I have also been on non-profit boards for a total of 15 years, with 3 of those as board chairperson. I have a great deal of experience with 501(c)(3) organizations and the challenges they face. Being community minded - it is very important to me to continue to serve this important segment of our community.
Diverse Population Experience:
I am fully cognizant of the cultural and diversity issues currently facing our society and help organizations appreciate the various viewpoints needed to adequately represent those segments.
Specialization:
- Board Development / Governance
- Human Resources / Staff Development
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Succession / Transition / Crisis Management Planning
Attachments
Technology Assessment / Implementation (Hardware/Software)
- Adaptive Capacity
View DetailCharlie White
Location
2050 Breton Rd SE
Suite 102
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 6162590522
Email:
Website: http://adaptivecap.net
Description
Service Description:
Adaptive Capacity offers teams a better way to work. Using a blend of design thinking methods and proven software industry concepts, our collaborative Adaptive Approach provides strategies for teams to respond to change instead of clinging to tradition. Adaptive Capacity provides: • Agile project management training and facilitation • Professional development, team training, and coaching services • Websites and other projects incorporating technology, communication, and design
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
• Ottawa County Administators Office (Ongoing) - Innovation Survey
• Ottawa County Community Mental Health - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
• The Colossian Forum - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
• Full Cycle Recruiting (Ongoing) - Website Redevelopment (technical & design)
• Rapid Green Group - Website Redevelopment (technical, content, design)
• Reformed Leadership Initiative (Ongoing) - Embedded Agile Project Management
• Salveo Partners (Ongoing) - Embedded Project Team (technical, content, and design advisors)
• Calvin Theological Seminary - Foundations of Project Design
• Tiger Studios - Software Development
• Ottawa County Department of Public Health - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training:
Professional Associations:
Fee Method:
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Our owners have over 20 years experience working for faith-based nonprofits, and have independently consulted with them for over 10 years.
Diverse Population Experience:
Our consulting method is focused on developing empathy for all constituents involved in a project, which for many nonprofits includes diverse voices that are traditionally marginalized. We love working with our clients to incorporate these voices into the client's daily work.
Specialization:
- Process Improvement
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Technology Assessment / Implementation (Hardware/Software)
- Websites
Websites
- CurlyHost LLC
View DetailAndrea Napierkowski
Location
212 Antisdel Pl NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 446-9646
Email:
Website: https://www.curlyhost.com
Description
Service Description:
CurlyHost has had it's hand in over 400 web based projects; each one has guided our understanding of what works and what doesn't in an evolving market. We specialize in WordPress websites that are intuitive for non-profits to manage on their own and beautiful to navigate for the end user. We work with programs that we can guarantee to work because we've used them before and we do trainings on a needs basis so updates and edits can be handled in house. We've been doing this awhile and we enjoy what we do. We'd love to partner with your non-profit and find a way to tell your story online. Let's work together!
Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%
Recent Client Services:
Habitat for Humanity - https://www.habitatkent.org/ - web design & development - Habitat helps build homes in Kent County.
Guiding Light - https://guidinglightworks.org/ - web design & development - Guiding Light helps get men off the streets and on a payroll.
SAPAT: Sexual Assault Prevention Action Team - https://www.sapat.org/ - web design & development - SAPAT educates groups on sexual assault prevention.
FCV: Friends of Children's Village - https://www.friendsofchildrensvillage.org/ - web design & development - FCV supports a children's home in India.
BL²END: Business Leaders Linked to Encourage New Directions - http://www.grblend.org/ - web design & development - BL²END is a networking group for people of color.
T2C Studio: To College and Through College - http://t2cstudio.us/ - web design & development - T2C Studio helps break down the barriers that prevent people from going to college.
The ELO Network: Expanded Learning Opportunities - http://eloafterschool.com/ - web design & development - The ELO Network helps with after school opportunities for children in Kent County.
The Mosaic Film Experience - http://mosaicfilmexperience.com/ - web design & development - The Mosaic Film Experience provides a space for youth to learn more about the various aspects of the film industry.
Heartside - http://heartside.org/ - Heartside collaborates with other organizations to meet the needs of those in the Heartside community.
WMEAC: West Michigan Environmental Action Committee - https://wmeac.org/ - web design & development - WMEAC responds to emerging issues and new threats to West Michigan's natural and human ecologies.
Support Affiliations:
Languages: English
Education/Training:
Professional Associations: AIGA West Michigan
Fee Method: Pricing determined on size and complexity of project need.
Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Arts / Culture / Recreation
- Education
- Environmental / Wildlife
- Faith-based
- Housing and Homelessness
Nonprofit Experience References:
Diverse Population Experience:
My degree is in international relations and I've worked with a broad range of non-profits.
Specialization:
- Marketing / PR / Communications
- Websites
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View DetailCharlie White
Location
2050 Breton Rd SE
Suite 102
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 6162590522
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Website: http://adaptivecap.net
Description
Service Description:
Adaptive Capacity offers teams a better way to work. Using a blend of design thinking methods and proven software industry concepts, our collaborative Adaptive Approach provides strategies for teams to respond to change instead of clinging to tradition. Adaptive Capacity provides: • Agile project management training and facilitation • Professional development, team training, and coaching services • Websites and other projects incorporating technology, communication, and design
Clients that are nonprofits: 51-75%
Recent Client Services:
• Ottawa County Administators Office (Ongoing) - Innovation Survey
• Ottawa County Community Mental Health - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
• The Colossian Forum - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
• Full Cycle Recruiting (Ongoing) - Website Redevelopment (technical & design)
• Rapid Green Group - Website Redevelopment (technical, content, design)
• Reformed Leadership Initiative (Ongoing) - Embedded Agile Project Management
• Salveo Partners (Ongoing) - Embedded Project Team (technical, content, and design advisors)
• Calvin Theological Seminary - Foundations of Project Design
• Tiger Studios - Software Development
• Ottawa County Department of Public Health - Foundations of Project Design (Agile Training)
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Languages: English
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Specialization
Nonprofit Experience:
- Early Childhood / Youth
- Education
- Faith-based
- Public Health / Healthcare
- Social / Human Services
Nonprofit Experience References:
Our owners have over 20 years experience working for faith-based nonprofits, and have independently consulted with them for over 10 years.
Diverse Population Experience:
Our consulting method is focused on developing empathy for all constituents involved in a project, which for many nonprofits includes diverse voices that are traditionally marginalized. We love working with our clients to incorporate these voices into the client's daily work.
Specialization:
- Process Improvement
- Retreat / Meeting Facilitation / Keynote Speaking/Team Building
- Technology Assessment / Implementation (Hardware/Software)
- Websites