Recent Success Stories and New Clients

I am working in May and June with the Xerces Society to strengthen its board recruitment and governance. 

In late May, I'll be facilitating a convening of leadership of the Bus Federation and its seven affiliates. 

I'm in the final stages of working with Better Eugene-Springfield Transit (BEST) on a new strategic plan.  I'm currently assisting them with honing their fundraising based on the plan.

I am in the Focusing Phase of working with the Vancouver Waterrsheds Alliance to develop a strategic plan.  We're grappling with the research conducted to distill questions to be addressed at an early June planning retreat.

I am in the initial stages of working on a long-term project with the National Wildlife Refuge Association to provide fundraising training and coaching for its member organizations.. 

Along with Mary Fifield of Kaleidescope Consulting, I recently completed a six month engagement wih the YWCA of Greater Portland to develop fundraising and communications plans.

I also recently wrapped up a 6 month project with the Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council to develop a new strategic plan. 

From May 14th-16th, I was in Annapolis attending the 19th annual conference of conservation voter movement.  That's 19 straight for me, but who's counting. 

On May 21st in Portland, I co-presented a free seminar with The Databank on the future of direct mail fundraising.  Hint: It's not dead. 

On June 17th at noon, I'll be leading a one-hour workshop entitled Effective Board Meetings at the Hatch in Portland.  (If the registration page is not yet live, check back soon and it will be).