Independent Consultants

CNPE engages a select group of independent consultants to bring you expert help at CNPE low prices. These consultants are among the area’s finest talent when it comes to organizational thinking and strategic communications, replete with proven track records of success. They join Eric Schmall, our director of consultation, to add to the consultation resources that CNPE can deliver to you.

If you need help in any of the following key performance areas, call or email us for a free assessment so we can match your needs with the best help. Also check out the online nonprofit organizational assessment (free for members) to get a head start, or just to figure out where to start.

Beyond these services (capital campaigns, for instance), don’t forget our top performing corporate members.

Board Development

  • Determine capabilities of current board members
  • Determine additional capabilities and positioning needed
  • Identify possible new board members
  • Assist with development of board recruitment plans
  • Access CNPE’s online board assessment

Communications Planning

  • Develop plans for internal and external communications
  • Integrate key messages that build and reinforce your brand
  • Develop brand messages and capitalize on the power of mission and successes
  • Conduct a communications audit so you maximize your conversations with constituents

Financial Consulting

  • Hiring of accounting staff, including job description, review of resumes and conducting interviews
  • Financial reporting and budgeting
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Funding requirements
  • Coaching accounting personnel
  • Reporting requirements of finance committee
  • Consult with finance committee and staff
  • Provide assistance to audit and tax firm

Strategic Planning

  • Coordinate with president and planning committee
  • Determine planning agenda
  • Lead planning sessions with board and staff
  • Report on planning session findings
  • Coordinate development of action plan based on findings

Fund Raising

  • Consult with board and development officer in determining work plan and goals for annual campaign
  • Assist in determining the in-person call list
  • Assist board members and development personnel in making the in-person calls

Executive Coaching

  • Provide ongoing consulting with agency executive on various matters including:
  • Coordination with the board and board committees
  • Coordination with department heads
  • Ongoing planning
  • Revenue enhancement and cost controls
  • Organizational capabilities
  • Other matters as determined by the executive/the board

Marketing & Public Relations

  • Developing a marketing plan that helps you reach your core constituents
  • Develop public relations plan for wider audience reach

Recession Proofing

  • Understanding the numbers
  • Salary and staff planning
  • Costs review and controls
  • Cash availability and projected run-off
  • Set financial goals
  • Analysis of funding sources

Part-time or Temporary CFO


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