Effective governance and strong board leadership are vital to the success and sustainability of any nonprofit organization. At Mission Matters Consulting, LLC, we provide specialized governance and board development consulting services to help your nonprofit thrive.
A well-functioning board is the backbone of a high-performing nonprofit. Our services are designed to:
We offer a range of governance and board development services, including:
We conduct comprehensive board assessments to evaluate the current state of your governance practices. This includes reviewing board structure, roles, responsibilities, and performance. Our assessments identify strengths and areas for improvement, providing a clear roadmap for development.
Our tailored training sessions and workshops are designed to build the capacity of your board members. Topics include governance best practices, roles and responsibilities, board culture, board composition, recruitment and orientation, strategic planning, committee effectiveness, financial oversight, and fundraising. We provide interactive and engaging training that equips your board with the tools it needs to succeed.
We assist in developing and refining governance policies and procedures to ensure clarity and consistency. This includes creating or updating bylaws, policies, board member job descriptions, and committee charters. We provide a chart of policies when they were approved and last reviewed to maintain accountability and transparency and ensure compliance with current best practices and regulatory requirements.
Every nonprofit board will only be as effective as its individual members. Building a diverse and effective board is critical for long-term success. We help you develop a comprehensive board recruitment and succession plan that aligns with your organization's needs and goals. This includes identifying skill gaps, creating recruitment strategies, and developing onboarding processes for new board members.
We facilitate board meetings, retreats, and strategic planning sessions to foster open communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Our expert facilitators ensure productive discussions and help your board reach consensus on critical issues.
Conflicts and disagreements can hinder board effectiveness. Our conflict resolution and mediation services help resolve issues constructively, promoting a healthy and collaborative board culture.
Here at Mission Matters, we know how hard it is to get real return on your investments. This is why we put our heart and soul into you, our customers, because engaged customers engage people!
Linda DiGabriele, Managing Director, Asolo Repertory Theatre“Thank you for a really wonderful session today! It was collaborative and productive, we stayed on time, and staff left with a feeling of being part of this work. I can’t thank you enough. We appreciate you and we’re very grateful and pleased with the work you’ve done to move us through this strategic planning process.”
Ronni Blumenthal, CEO, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation“I wanted to thank you for doing such an outstanding job with the board’s annual face-to-face meeting. I know your reputation in our community is already excellent but if you ever need a reference, it would be my pleasure to provide one. Your focus, the diverse activities, and your ability to help the group distill all of the discussion and brainstorming into priority action items in such a short time was outstanding. I’ve worked with many consultants over the past thirty plus years of NFP work, and you are among the very best. ”
Brena Slater, President & CEO, Safe Children Coalition.“Christie's expertise in board dynamics and her insightful feedback have been transformative for our organization. She has significantly improved our board's effectiveness and cohesiveness, which has made a remarkable difference in our overall impact. Her guidance is invaluable, and we are incredibly grateful for her contributions.”