BOARD DEVELOPMENT

Leading by Design will maximize the potential of boards to reach their missions.
This will enable organizations to:

• Identify roles and responsibilities of the board
• Define and advance the mission
• Strengthen volunteer-staff relations
• Retain and retire board members
• Recruit engaged board members
• Assess the effectiveness of the board
• Design effective meetings
• Maximize skills using Myers-Briggs personality indicators

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Leading by Design guides organizations to maximize volunteers to expand programs.
This includes success in recruiting, matching and managing volunteer systems for:

• Job development and design
• Recruitment, screening and interviewing
• Orientation and training
• Motivation and recognition

MARKETING PROGRAMS AND MEDIA RELATIONS

Leading by Design helps organizations develop skills in marketing and media relations.
This will enable organizations to:

• Create a communications plan
• Get your message out
• Market programs
• Develop partnerships to acquire funding

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDES MEASURING OUTCOMES)

Leading by Design guides organizations to design programs that meet the mission and goals of the
organization. Strong emphasis is placed on identifying results including cost benefits, output and outcomes.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Leading by Design guides organizations through the process of envisioning a desired future and
developing actions to move toward the vision. This includes:

• Environmental scanning
• Gathering community insights
• Analyzing strengths, weaknesses and opportunities
• Analyzing gaps
• Developing initiatives with concrete actions and desired outcome

PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

Leading by Design identifies ways to unite the resources and capabilities of the public and private sectors
to improve communities. We specialize in joining public organizations with the private sector – civic groups,
media, businesses, educational institutions and faith-based organizations to reach shared goals.

WORKING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS

Leading by Design provides practical tips to assist nonprofits in working with elected officials by leveraging
support for their missions and making public presentations.

FACILITATION

Leading by Design facilitates planning and teambuilding by using group process skills and serving as a
neutral party to enable organizations to work more effectively. The facilitator focuses on the process by
assuring all sides and points of view are heard and provides an open, fair and inclusive environment.
The facilitator also keeps the group focused on the topic and moves the group toward decision-making.

KEYNOTES

Leading by Design will provide conference keynotes and motivational messages. Keynotes may address
topics such as: building enthusiasm in organizations, volunteerism, partnerships that make a difference,
spiritual messages and maximizing opportunities.