Leadership that feels steady — even when things get busy
Board development and leadership support for Minnesota nonprofits
Strong leadership shows up in how decisions get made and followed through. I support executive directors, boards, and leadership teams with clarity, alignment, and practical meeting rhythms — and I stay involved as you implement changes, so progress doesn’t fade when things get busy.
Based in Minnesota, working with organizations statewide and nationwide.
board & leadership development
We are improving board effectiveness.
I can work with your Board of Directors and leaders to understand its current strengths and knowledge gaps, helping build the board you need.
Emerge from assessment and goal-setting exercises as a more vibrant organization, ready and willing to focus on the organization, its programs, and board service t-o-g-e-t-h-e-r.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR ASSESSMENT
Even the best organizations need a board check-up to survive and thrive. Maintaining a healthy board requires strategies and tactics to keep accountability, remain energized, and be the organization's best ambassadors, connectors, solicitors, and stewards. An assessment provides your board’s vital signs to understand strengths, areas of improvement, recommendations for individual board members and as a group, and advice on diversification.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Leaders shape an organization's culture, values, and goals. That's why leadership development is such a crucial part of organizational development! It's all about finding and nurturing those fantastic leaders who can connect with the team, inspire them to go above and beyond, and ultimately help drive outstanding performance.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR GOAL SETTING
Few things are more critical to the health and sustainability of a nonprofit than its board of directors. That’s why it is crucial to understand the purpose of your nonprofit board, the roles, and responsibilities (including vacant seats), and recruit the best possible board members to ensure everyone works thoughtfully toward common goals and prizes the mission and vision of the organization.
Together, we identify the potential rockstars who have what it takes to lead your organization to success.
And once we've found them, we go all in with training and development to take their leadership skills to the next level. It's all about creating an unstoppable team!
“Kristin’s expertise with our Organization Goal Setting project exceeded our expectations. We greatly benefited from her knowledge and professionalism and highly recommend her.”
Kawanna Ward, Founder & Executive Director, Blakey Weaver Counseling Center, Suffolk, VA
“Our board was able to walk away with tangible goals, a detailed plan of action, and opportunities that we had yet to be able to identify previously. Ultimately, Kristin gave our organization a roadmap of how to meet our goals, a timeline, and practical solutions for doing so.”
Whitney Harvey, Basic Needs Board President
A board that feels aligned — not overwhelmed
When board roles are unclear, recruitment feels hard, and meetings run on urgency, leadership starts to feel heavy. Board development creates structure, clarity, and shared responsibility — so your board becomes a real asset (not just a list of names on a website).
Together, we’ll clarify expectations, strengthen engagement, and build leadership rhythms that support your mission — with practical follow-through so changes stick.
what you get
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A customized visioning and goal-setting workshop that helps your board align around what matters most — with accountability and next steps you can actually follow.
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A clear assessment of what’s working, what’s missing, and where your board needs support — including strengths, gaps, and capacity.
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We’ll define responsibilities, expectations, and boundaries so leadership and staff aren’t stepping on each other’s toes — and decisions move forward with confidence.
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A practical onboarding process and tools to help new board members become engaged ambassadors, connectors, and stewards — without confusion or guesswork.
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Clarify who owns what — and address gaps so your board structure is complete and functional (even if seats are open right now).
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Strategic sessions that strengthen unity and teamwork — turning individual board members into a board that acts like a team.
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Identify the right people to bring on next — and create a realistic recruitment approach that fits your organization and your community.
Whitney Harvey,
Basic Needs Board President
“Before working with Kristin, our non-profit board needed help with strategy, alignment, and individual accountability. We needed more consistency in our messaging, and our biggest challenge was understanding our role as a board, our goals, and the steps needed to meet those goals.
Kristin was so wonderful to work with- picking ONE favorite is hard! She took the organization's mission to heart when providing her recommendations; she was collaborative and thoughtful, and it is evident that she genuinely cares about her work. Besides the high-quality work she produced, my favorite part of working with her was how she brought us all together to work toward a common goal.
Our board was able to walk away with tangible goals, a detailed plan of action, and opportunities that we had yet to be able to identify previously. Ultimately, Kristin gave our organization a roadmap of how to meet our goals, a timeline, and practical solutions for doing so.
Not only did we utilize Kristin for organizational development and strategic planning, but we loved her work so much that we tapped her for marketing assistance. Our organization needed elevated branding, talking points, and consistent messaging, and she delivered. She provided website updates, marketing materials, and other marketing communications deliverables to provide at networking and community events.
I would recommend Kristin’s services to others. I think nonprofits and small businesses could benefit from her unbiased but strategic approach to organizational development, planning, and marketing.”
A strong board takes clarity, shared expectations, and the confidence to follow through. If you’re ready for a board that participates, leads, and supports your executive director — let’s build it together.
Leadership doesn’t improve by accident
In today's challenging environment, a high-performing board of directors is more crucial than ever to a nonprofit's success.
I’m here to ensure your board meets and exceeds expectations, propelling your organization toward its goals with confidence and clarity.
let’s get started
Ready for a board that leads with clarity and confidence?
If you’re ready to strengthen your board, clarify leadership roles, and build meeting rhythms that actually work — let’s talk.