Community Non Profit in need of Leadership Coaching and Strategic Planning

Assessment Summary:

Contributions to this prominent community non-profit had plateaued for two years while the need for its food, clothing, senior and social services continued to escalate. The original faith based volunteer and Board of Director's model, while still robust, was no longer meeting the needs of the community constituency. Acceptance of the status quo was prevailing amongst leadership and staff. Major redirection of the organization was necessary to increase funding sources and enhance services to meet the growing community demand.

See Change Management originally became engaged in a pro bono coaching effort with Executive Director to assist in the changes necessary to transform the organization. This role expanded to eventually leading the Board of Directors.

Evolution:

Significant impactful organizational changes were implemented, including:

Establishment of a new, community led, board of directors
Implementation of a Strategic planning process
Development and execution of a targeted funding plan
Significant expansion of the organization's food pantry model
Transition to new leadership

Transformation:
The strategic planning process resulted in a redefinition of the organization’s mission and establishment for the first time of organizational values

Community cash and in-kind contributions increased over 40% in 2 years to over $1.1 million. The new, community based strategic redirection of the organization resulted in a major increase in local volunteer engagement and scope of service offerings.

The expansion in the food pantry model provided a two year increase of over 75% in food distributed to neighbors to over 425,000 pounds/annually.

The original Executive Director self selected themselves out of the leadership role. The new Executive Director has successfully transitioned to leading the ongoing growth of the organization. Overall support and visibility has significantly increased, thereby decreasing the gap between organizational resources and community needs.

With the strength of the community led board and new Executive Director, See Change Management has transitioned out of a continuing advisory role.

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"Thru his guidance and vision, the Board and underlying organization achieved unparalleled progress on initiatives ranging from governance, to fund raising, to program excellence. He is an extremely capable and effective leader."

- Business Owner and Board Member

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- Business Owner and Board Member

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