"Linda's guidance helped our board reach a higher level of strategic support for the organization. As leaders, we could all use someone like Linda to help us grow our skills."
- Jeff Miller, CEO, Travel Portland

Running a non-profit or start-up is hard work.

Linda has been in your shoes. If you're a leader of a non-profit or startup, Linda will help you tackle your most pressing issues. Whether it's a question of board governance, staff management, strategic growth plans or business modeling, Linda will fearlessly and enthusiastically collaborate with you to find solutions that are effective and long-lasting.

Linda will first focus on the big picture and help you take a step back to see what's working and what's not. Then she'll dive into the nitty gritty to help you build the foundation of a highly functioning organization.

Linda's number one focus is on how to make you the best leader possible. She'll help you clarify where you really want to head and how to most efficiently get there.

​Below is a quick list of ways Linda can help.
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BOARD GOVERNANCE ISSUES
  • Assistance with determining the right size and roles for your board
  • Coaching on how to manage, leverage, and communicate with your board
  • Assistance with the board recruitment process
  • Assistance with setting expectations for your board​

​STAFF ISSUES
  • Coaching on how to get the most out of your employees
  • Making sure the right people are in the right roles

FUNDRAISING STRATEGY
  • Assistance  with fundraising strategy
  • Assistance with development of plan and potential targets
​​​STRATEGIC PLANNING
  • Coaching on how to build the right strategy to accomplish organizational mission
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COACHING & LEADERSHIP STRATEGY
  • Guidance and mentoring for CEOs and others on leadership team
  • Connecting clients' objectives with the people, companies, and ideas that can add value 
  • Helping clients define their goals and develop the clarity and confidence to meet them
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FOUNDATION GROWTH
  • Assistance with development of entrepreneurial ecosystems
  • Assessment and evaluation of potential grantees
  • Assessment and evaluation of proposed new initiatives related to economic development/access to capital/job growth

Current clients.

We love the work we do. Below are current clients we're working with.