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The Policy Governance (R) Model is the only tried-and-tested model for successful board governance. Other approaches might be considered standard practices which seem to be implemented on an inconsistent basis. Policy Governance sets the boundaries of responsiblities for the Board and for the chief executive officer, clarifies the organization's reason for being, and opens the door for better engagement between the Board and Stakeholders. We can facilitate your Board towards the healthy, consistent, and functional governance practices you always wanted.
Appreciative Inquiry is the core of all our work, because it gives us the avenue to connect strengths with collective strengths, and aspirations with greatest aspirations. We effectively design Appreciative Inquiry processes in any client engagement, for any size organization, and in any of the "Services" we offer, from large multi-day summits to core group inquiries.
Philanthropic Quest informs our perspective & process for our work with organizations of social good, because it provides the insight and tools especially applicable to the passion and commitment we encounter in the nonprofit sector. Visit Jim Lord's What Kind of World Do You Want? to learn more.
Future Search is a large group facilitation methodology we employ for off-sites, retreats and summits, because it effectively engages diverse populations in creating and planning vibrant futures.
Open Space Technology is an approach we specialize in, when self-organization around a specific theme is what's called for to move groups forward.
World Cafe is a process we've had tremendous success with when a group wants to foster dialogue on issues of deep importance.
Technology of Participation is a small to medium group facilitation method we employ for various contexts where consensual visioning, planning and implementation are the preferred results.
{ The Course: Reaching the Optimal Future }
A clear, collective and provocative vision will compel an organization towards greatness, by channeling its hopes and dreams into the work environment. We can help you with a Visioning process that brings out the best in your system. This can also be integrated into another service such as Strategic Planning.
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Sometimes organizations get so focused on the day-to-day activities, that they forget to look up at the long-term picture to see where they're going (or don't see the forest for the trees, some say). We can help with an engaging, participatory process that will position you for your best steps forward.
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In this era of increased accountability, having a system to look for, measure and report positive results will strengthen your organizational stature in the long-term. We can help with an organization-wide Evaluation Design that distinctly connects program outcomes and indicators with your organizational mission.
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{ The Canoe: Sustaining Innovative Responses }
The contemporary organization is a human system more complex than can be shown on the typical organizational chart. We can help with innovative processes that discover your effectiveness and expand it throughout your organizational systems.
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Grant financing of new or continuing projects will increase your organization's credibility and capacity as effective planners and managers of community programs. We have secured over $30 million in grant awards (primarily in multi-year federal funding), and delivered grant training for over 100 organizations throughout the Pacific.
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When a volunteer initiative is ready to be eligible for grant or other funding, it will establish itself as a legal entity. We can help you with nonprofit incorporation and application to the IRS for tax-exempt status.
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{ The Crew: Strengthening the Team }
Members of the board are your leaders in the community as well as your community voice on the board. You know how important it is to ensure your board "team" operates at its best. We can help you with services such as orientation and training in roles & responsibilities, group development of values & guiding principles, or building leadership prior to a capital campaign.
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With "change" being one of the few guarantees in modern society, you know that team members must be equipped with many skills and abilities. We can help you with the design and facilitation of interactive learning experiences that develop team skills in a number of areas, including project management, federal and state grant management, program evaluation, or board governance.
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Without clear support, the "right" decisions quickly become the worst decisions. Moving your team towards the best decision requires broad engagement and support from the team and stakeholders. We can help you by designing and facilitating a democratic, community-based, engaging process that honors your stakeholders while informing your team's next big decisions.
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