Nonprofit Technical Assistance Fund

- Woodin Consulting, LLC

- Progress Strategies+

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

- New Level Advisors, LLC

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- Inclusive Performance Strategies

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Specialization

Nonprofit Experience:

Economic 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

- Hopkins Fundraising Consulting

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- Medema Consulting Associates LLC

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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

- Kennari Consulting

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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, mission-centric events, grant writing, program development, and business planning. (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 giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion, grant writing, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching
CASA Kent County - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, board development
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, grant writing, board development
PAWS With a Cause - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion
Senior Neighbors - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
West Michigan Aviation Academy - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing, board development
Safe Haven Ministries - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, grant writing, board development

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.

- Design Group International

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- Luna Consulting & Coaching

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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.

- Kennari Consulting

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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, mission-centric events, grant writing, program development, and business planning. (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, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, board development
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, grant writing, board development
PAWS With a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
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, grant writing
West Michigan Aviation Academy - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing, board development
Safe Haven Ministries - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, grant writing, board development

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.

- Progress Strategies+

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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

- Real-time Perspectives, Inc.

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- Inclusive Performance Strategies

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Specialization

Nonprofit Experience:

Economic 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

- Progress Strategies+

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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

- DPT

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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.

- Kennari Consulting

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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, mission-centric events, grant writing, program development, and business planning. (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, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, board development
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, grant writing, board development
PAWS With a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
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, grant writing
West Michigan Aviation Academy - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing, board development
Safe Haven Ministries - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, grant writing, board development

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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.

- SIDE - Strategies

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Nonprofit Experience:

Arts / Culture / Recreation
Early Childhood / Youth
Education
Employment and Training
Social / Human Services

Nonprofit Experience References:

I began my career working in human services - non-profit and state government, and then transitioned to working in higher education. My higher education work experience includes having worked in capacities such as Director of Assessment, Executive Director of Curriculum and Assessment and Curriculum Specialist. In these positions, I lead numerous process improvement projects, the development and implementation of various program and curriculum models, and provided guidance and oversight of the implementation of evidence based practices.

Upon the completion of my master's degree, over 14 years ago, I began working as a research analyst and simultaneously began providing independent consulting services in the areas of program evaluation, survey research, database development, and data analysis for non-profit organizations.

I am also an adjunct professor in the Evaluation, Measurement, and Research program at Western Michigan University and have presented numerous times at professional conferences such as the American Evaluation Association, the Association for Institutional Research, and the IUPUI Assessment Institute. Additionally, I have developed and delivered customized workshops for institutions and organizations on a variety of evaluation- related topics.

Diverse Population Experience:

I have successfully worked with diverse individuals and organizations throughout my career in non-profit and educational arenas in West Michigan, as well as through my consulting work. One of the primary goals of SIDE-Strategies is to support the work of others, many of whom are dedicated to social justice and/or to those who provide services to underserved and under resourced individuals and communities. Recent examples include working with community professionals to develop a curriculum for LEADeres, a program dedicated to supporting early professional Latinxs in their leadership development; and, conducting program evaluation for the Workforce Development program at West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology, a program which serves a predominantly minority population aiming to earn an employment credential as a way to transition off public assistance. At SIDE-Strategies we believe in serving our diverse community by serving those who are committed to improving the lives of others. We are poised and dedicated to working collaboratively, successfully, and competently with any entity regardless of their personal or organizational identity.

Specialization:

Database Development / Implementation
Program Evaluation
Program Planning and Development

- Kennari Consulting

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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, mission-centric events, grant writing, program development, and business planning. (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 giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion, grant writing, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching
CASA Kent County - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, board development
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, grant writing, board development
PAWS With a Cause - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion
Senior Neighbors - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
West Michigan Aviation Academy - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing, board development
Safe Haven Ministries - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, grant writing, board development

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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.

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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

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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

- Luna Consulting & Coaching

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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)

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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.

- Hopkins Fundraising Consulting

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- Kennari Consulting

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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, mission-centric events, grant writing, program development, and business planning. (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 giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion, grant writing, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching
CASA Kent County - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, board development
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, grant writing, board development
PAWS With a Cause - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion
Senior Neighbors - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
West Michigan Aviation Academy - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing, board development
Safe Haven Ministries - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, grant writing, board development

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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.

- Design Group International

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- Woodin Consulting, LLC

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- Hopkins Fundraising Consulting

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- Kennari Consulting

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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, mission-centric events, grant writing, program development, and business planning. (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 giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion
LowellArts - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, database conversion, grant writing
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion, grant writing, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching
CASA Kent County - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, board development
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, grant writing, board development
PAWS With a Cause - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion
Senior Neighbors - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, database conversion, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing
West Michigan Aviation Academy - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing, board development
Safe Haven Ministries - annual giving assessment, annual giving coaching, grant writing, board development

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.

- Design Group International

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- Progress Strategies+

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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

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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, mission-centric events, grant writing, program development, and business planning. (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, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, board development
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, grant writing, board development
PAWS With a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
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, grant writing
West Michigan Aviation Academy - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing, board development
Safe Haven Ministries - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, grant writing, board development

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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.

- HELP 4 US INC

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- New Level Advisors, LLC

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- Company Bell

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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

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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

- DPT

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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.

- Simpler Site

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Nonprofit Experience:

Arts / Culture / Recreation
Community Development
Education
Employment and Training
Faith-based

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ARTS/CULTURE/RECREATION

-Helped facilitate local, regional, and national media coverage for ArtPrize, resulting in more than 250 million total media impressions.

-Created all social media content and developed strategic social media partnerships for ArtPrize, increasing Facebook fans by 20% and Twitter followers by 35%.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

-Assisted Vital Voice, a Washington DC-based nonprofit, in creation of report of recommended communication strategies to lobby the G20 for economic rights of women worldwide.

-In partnership with Chicago-based fair trade organization Venture Imports, created online and written content to share stories of Kenyan artesans with buyers in the US market.

EDUCATION

-Worked with communications staff at Grand Rapids Community Foundation and Grand Rapids Public Schools to create and implement communications strategies for the Challenge Scholars initiative.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

-Have experience serving on the Baxter Neighborhood Association board of directors

-Member of the McCarty House, an intentional living community co-founded by Sherman Street CRC and Step of Faith that focuses on community development opportunities in the Baxter neighborhood of Grand Rapids.

FAITH-BASED

-Volunteer on the Open & Affirming committee and Diaconate board at Plymouth United Church of Christ.

-Served as a board member of GIFT, a local nonprofit that affirms LGBT+ people of faith.

-Created a new website for Third Church of Christ, Scientist, to communicate strategically the church's mission, resources, and opportunities for involvement. Trained committee to edit the website internally upon launch.

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

-Audited and helped implement recommended social media strategy for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Encore initiative, an initiative created to tap the skills and experience of those in midlife and beyond to improve communities and the world

Diverse Population Experience:

Crucial to any good communications strategy is the ability to understand the hearts and minds of audiences you're communicating with.

With this in mind, it is vital to develop an empathetic mind and listening ear to understand the many different mindsets and motivators of individuals from diverse walks of life in our community.

That being said, it is a high priority to me to develop skills and perspectives that will help me contribute to a kinder, more equitable world for all.

A few of my trainings and involvements specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion include:
-The Institute for Healing Racism
-Chair, Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
-Partners for a Racism Free Community PR & Marketing committee member
-GIFT board member
-Plymouth UCC Open & Affirming committee member

Specialization:

Marketing / PR / Communications
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- Adaptive Momentum

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- HELP 4 US INC

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- Real-time Perspectives, Inc.

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- DPT

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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.

- Inclusive Performance Strategies

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Nonprofit Experience:

Economic 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

- Adaptive Momentum

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Nonprofit Experience:

Arts / Culture / Recreation
Early Childhood / Youth
Education
Employment and Training
Social / Human Services

Nonprofit Experience References:

I began my career working in human services - non-profit and state government, and then transitioned to working in higher education. My higher education work experience includes having worked in capacities such as Director of Assessment, Executive Director of Curriculum and Assessment and Curriculum Specialist. In these positions, I lead numerous process improvement projects, the development and implementation of various program and curriculum models, and provided guidance and oversight of the implementation of evidence based practices.

Upon the completion of my master's degree, over 14 years ago, I began working as a research analyst and simultaneously began providing independent consulting services in the areas of program evaluation, survey research, database development, and data analysis for non-profit organizations.

I am also an adjunct professor in the Evaluation, Measurement, and Research program at Western Michigan University and have presented numerous times at professional conferences such as the American Evaluation Association, the Association for Institutional Research, and the IUPUI Assessment Institute. Additionally, I have developed and delivered customized workshops for institutions and organizations on a variety of evaluation- related topics.

Diverse Population Experience:

I have successfully worked with diverse individuals and organizations throughout my career in non-profit and educational arenas in West Michigan, as well as through my consulting work. One of the primary goals of SIDE-Strategies is to support the work of others, many of whom are dedicated to social justice and/or to those who provide services to underserved and under resourced individuals and communities. Recent examples include working with community professionals to develop a curriculum for LEADeres, a program dedicated to supporting early professional Latinxs in their leadership development; and, conducting program evaluation for the Workforce Development program at West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology, a program which serves a predominantly minority population aiming to earn an employment credential as a way to transition off public assistance. At SIDE-Strategies we believe in serving our diverse community by serving those who are committed to improving the lives of others. We are poised and dedicated to working collaboratively, successfully, and competently with any entity regardless of their personal or organizational identity.

Specialization:

Database Development / Implementation
Program Evaluation
Program Planning and Development

- DPT

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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.

- Kennari Consulting

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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, mission-centric events, grant writing, program development, and business planning. (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, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching
CASA Kent County - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, board development
Cherry Health - feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, grant writing, board development
PAWS With a Cause - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, database conversion
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, grant writing
West Michigan Aviation Academy - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, feasibility study, capital campaign coaching, grant writing, board development
Safe Haven Ministries - annual fund assessment, annual fund coaching, grant writing, board development

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.

- HELP 4 US INC

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Nonprofit Experience:

Arts / Culture / Recreation
Early Childhood / Youth
Education
Employment and Training
Social / Human Services

Nonprofit Experience References:

I began my career working in human services - non-profit and state government, and then transitioned to working in higher education. My higher education work experience includes having worked in capacities such as Director of Assessment, Executive Director of Curriculum and Assessment and Curriculum Specialist. In these positions, I lead numerous process improvement projects, the development and implementation of various program and curriculum models, and provided guidance and oversight of the implementation of evidence based practices.

Upon the completion of my master's degree, over 14 years ago, I began working as a research analyst and simultaneously began providing independent consulting services in the areas of program evaluation, survey research, database development, and data analysis for non-profit organizations.

I am also an adjunct professor in the Evaluation, Measurement, and Research program at Western Michigan University and have presented numerous times at professional conferences such as the American Evaluation Association, the Association for Institutional Research, and the IUPUI Assessment Institute. Additionally, I have developed and delivered customized workshops for institutions and organizations on a variety of evaluation- related topics.

Diverse Population Experience:

I have successfully worked with diverse individuals and organizations throughout my career in non-profit and educational arenas in West Michigan, as well as through my consulting work. One of the primary goals of SIDE-Strategies is to support the work of others, many of whom are dedicated to social justice and/or to those who provide services to underserved and under resourced individuals and communities. Recent examples include working with community professionals to develop a curriculum for LEADeres, a program dedicated to supporting early professional Latinxs in their leadership development; and, conducting program evaluation for the Workforce Development program at West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology, a program which serves a predominantly minority population aiming to earn an employment credential as a way to transition off public assistance. At SIDE-Strategies we believe in serving our diverse community by serving those who are committed to improving the lives of others. We are poised and dedicated to working collaboratively, successfully, and competently with any entity regardless of their personal or organizational identity.

Specialization:

Database Development / Implementation
Program Evaluation
Program Planning and Development

- The Barzel Group

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- Real-time Perspectives, Inc.

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- New Level Advisors, LLC

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- Luna Consulting & Coaching

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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.

- Medema Consulting Associates LLC

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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

- The Barzel Group

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- Inclusive Performance Strategies

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Nonprofit Experience:

Economic 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

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- Luna Consulting & Coaching

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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.

- Medema Consulting Associates LLC

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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

- New Level Advisors, LLC

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- CurlyHost

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Service Description:

In 2011, Andrea founded CurlyHost, a WordPress website design & development studio that helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and visionaries grow their good ideas. CurlyHost has had its hand in over 500 WordPress website projects and each one has guided our understanding of what works and what doesn't in an evolving market. We enjoy what we do and can't wait to partner with your company to find a way to tell your story online in an engaging and thoughtful way. Let's find a way to work together!

Clients that are nonprofits: 21-50%

Recent Client Services:

Our collection of nonprofit sites are listed here: https://www.curlyhost.com/stories/nonprofits/

Friends of Children's Village (FCV) - https://www.friendsofchildrensvillage.org/ - web design & development - FCV supports a children's home in India.

3:11 Youth Housing - https://www.3-11.org/ - web design & development - 3:11 develops safe and affordable housing for youth experiencing homelessness.

Running In Silence - https://runninginsilence.org/ - web design & development - Running In Silence is an advocacy speaking group that addresses eating disorders in the athletic community.

MI Recovery - https://www.mirecovery.info/ - web design & development - MI Recovery is a comprehensive set of options for recovery from substance use disorder and addiction.

MI Adoptee Collaborative (MAC) - https://www.miadopteecollab.org/ - web design & development - MAC improves outcomes for adoptees by providing advocacy, education, and support with the adoption community.

Girls Growing 2 Women (GG2W) - http://www.girlsgrowing2women.com/ - web design & development - GG2W empowers, educates, and provides a support system to young ladies while helping them reach their full potential and achieve lifelong success.

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.

Our Community's Children (OCC) - https://ourcommunityschildren.com/ - web design & development - OCC provides young people in the City of Grand Rapids with opportunities and programs that are relevant and real to support their lives.

BL²END - http://www.grblend.org/ - web design & development - BL²END exists to help young professionals of color network and grow as leaders in business and life.

Support Affiliations:

Languages: English

Education/Training:

Professional Associations: AIGA West Michigan

Fee Method: $75/hour

- Simpler Site

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Specialization

Nonprofit Experience:

Arts / Culture / Recreation
Community Development
Education
Employment and Training
Faith-based

Nonprofit Experience References:

ARTS/CULTURE/RECREATION

-Helped facilitate local, regional, and national media coverage for ArtPrize, resulting in more than 250 million total media impressions.

-Created all social media content and developed strategic social media partnerships for ArtPrize, increasing Facebook fans by 20% and Twitter followers by 35%.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

-Assisted Vital Voice, a Washington DC-based nonprofit, in creation of report of recommended communication strategies to lobby the G20 for economic rights of women worldwide.

-In partnership with Chicago-based fair trade organization Venture Imports, created online and written content to share stories of Kenyan artesans with buyers in the US market.

EDUCATION

-Worked with communications staff at Grand Rapids Community Foundation and Grand Rapids Public Schools to create and implement communications strategies for the Challenge Scholars initiative.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

-Have experience serving on the Baxter Neighborhood Association board of directors

-Member of the McCarty House, an intentional living community co-founded by Sherman Street CRC and Step of Faith that focuses on community development opportunities in the Baxter neighborhood of Grand Rapids.

FAITH-BASED

-Volunteer on the Open & Affirming committee and Diaconate board at Plymouth United Church of Christ.

-Served as a board member of GIFT, a local nonprofit that affirms LGBT+ people of faith.

-Created a new website for Third Church of Christ, Scientist, to communicate strategically the church's mission, resources, and opportunities for involvement. Trained committee to edit the website internally upon launch.

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

-Audited and helped implement recommended social media strategy for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Encore initiative, an initiative created to tap the skills and experience of those in midlife and beyond to improve communities and the world

Diverse Population Experience:

Crucial to any good communications strategy is the ability to understand the hearts and minds of audiences you're communicating with.

With this in mind, it is vital to develop an empathetic mind and listening ear to understand the many different mindsets and motivators of individuals from diverse walks of life in our community.

That being said, it is a high priority to me to develop skills and perspectives that will help me contribute to a kinder, more equitable world for all.

A few of my trainings and involvements specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion include:
-The Institute for Healing Racism
-Chair, Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
-Partners for a Racism Free Community PR & Marketing committee member
-GIFT board member
-Plymouth UCC Open & Affirming committee member

Specialization:

Marketing / PR / Communications
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- Adaptive Momentum

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- Woodin Consulting, LLC

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- Progress Strategies+

Eric Foster

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Board Development / Governance

- New Level Advisors, LLC

Lynne Pope

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- Inclusive Performance Strategies

Paul T. Doyle

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- Hopkins Fundraising Consulting

Keith Hopkins

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- Medema Consulting Associates LLC

David Medema

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- Kennari Consulting

Sandi Frost Steensma

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- Design Group International

Lon Swartzentruber

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- Luna Consulting & Coaching

David Luna

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Business Planning

- Kennari Consulting

Laura Kruisenga

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Community / Neighborhood Development

- Progress Strategies+

Eric Foster

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Cultural Competence / Diversity / Equity / Inclusion

- Real-time Perspectives, Inc.

Barbara Rapaport

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