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Organizational Planning / Nonprofit Governance /
Managing Volunteer Resources /
Organizational Productivity Processes
Organizational Planning
Susan Blonshine, President, National Asthma Educators Certification Board, Washington, D.C.
“I first learned about Cornerstone through another nonprofit group with which I’m involved, when Sue led a state-wide strategic planning initiative. After that experience, I asked Cornerstone for help with our nonprofit organization’s strategic plan....
“(Cornerstone is) really sensitive to the needs and personalities within the organizational structure. We spent significant time discussing our history and the personal dynamics within our group. It is helpful that they understood the economics of a young nonprofit organization, and have some healthcare background. As a result of this planning process, our Board now has a much better organizational map, with a clear vision and action plan for the next three years. I have already referred others to Cornerstone!”
Kathy Streblo, Executive Director, UCP of Central Ohio
“The assistance and services provided by Cornerstone were invaluable to United Cerebral Palsy of Central Ohio. Cornerstone helped us move from an operation plan to a strategic plan: helped the board get organized and focus on the strategic planning process, streamlined the amount of time the board spends on planning, and provided agency leadership with insight into the strengths/weaknesses of the organization. We also learned that it is better to invest the time and energy in this process on the front end, than wait until there is a crisis.
“Our Consultant was aware of our financial constraints as a non-profit organization, and suggested alternate methods to accomplish our objectives and stay within budget. (Cornerstone) quickly understood the needs of the organization and our customers...(and) was able to effectively relate and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization, from board members to line staff. Everyone commented on the process being effective, especially understanding how to reach consensus on issues.
“We were introduced to Cornerstone consulting by Licking County United Way. I would recommend Cornerstone...to other non-profits without hesitation.”
Nonprofit Governance
Patty Brookover, Acting Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Director, Michigan Cancer Consortium, Michigan Department of Community Health
“I have been relying on Cornerstone Consulting Associates for several years, for various services. Cornerstone has provided valuable assistance in our long-range planning, and we now rely on their expertise in board management at a critical time, as we transition to a new governance structure. I appreciate that an “outsider” can sometimes see the bigger picture more clearly than those immersed in the day-to-day activities.
“Cornerstone will work with you to help you clarify your needs; they won’t waste your time! While I have worked with some other consulting companies, I honestly believe Cornerstone provides more diverse training and skills. I found the principals to always be prepared, yet they remain very flexible and accommodating when appropriate. They are easy to access, and we have a comfortable working relationship.
“I believe the return on our investment has been huge! I learned a great deal about meeting facilitation that has proved to be invaluable in my role as administrator. Personally, I’ve taken the skills that Cornerstone taught me, beyond the workplace to my community volunteer activities. By involving my colleagues in this training, we now share a common language and agree on expectations, which have streamlined our internal communications.”
Managing Volunteer Resources
Mathew Neal, Product Manager, Group Publishing and Church Volunteer Central, Loveland, Colorado
“I utilized Cornerstone’s services as consultants and key note speakers at an all-day summit meeting , to teach volunteer leadership techniques to church leaders. (Cornerstone was) vibrant in their communication, using an interactive teaching style wherein both persons compliment the subject matter by speaking from different angles. Many persons in the convention were able to grasp the magnitude of the content in a very short time. Cornerstone was quick to respond to our need, accurate in their dissemination of information, engaging in their presentation, approachable and professional in their dealings with our staff and convention attendees.”
Bob D’Ambrosio, Consultant, Group’s Church Volunteer Central
“(Cornerstone) provided training that was not only helpful to our members, but to our staff. (They) reviewed the 12 steps necessary for a comprehensive volunteer management process. Their approach was very relevant and applicable.”
Organizational Productivity Processes
Mikal Keefer, Editor, Group Publishing, Loveland, Colorado
“Cornerstone is known in the industry for their excellent volunteer aptitude. I first utilized Cornerstone as consultants in developing a comprehensive line of books now published as the Volunteer Leadership Series. I was delighted to find theoretical expertise blended with practical, in-the-trenches experience. I found (Cornerstone) to be among the more ‘professional’ consultants; that is, the principals took care to respond on time, and to translate their information into my situation rather than expecting me to figure out how it fit. A winning combination!”
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