 What
the Right Consultant Can Do For Your Organization
Detailed Tips On Hiring and
Making The Most Of The Consulting Relationship
June 26, 2008 - 1:00p.m Eastern Time
Duration: 60 minutes
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$199
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MANAGEMENT,
Strategy and Planning
Led by Penelope Cagney, CFRE, President, The Cagney Company
With special guest, Jack Marks, Chief Development
Officer of St. Mary's FoodBank, and Chair of Beatitudes Campus.
How can I convince my CEO and board that we need a consultant?
How much do they cost? Does the ROI justify the
expense?
How do I know which consultant is right for us?
Hiring a consultant for your nonprofit can be expensive.
Given the cost and the potentially far-reaching benefits
of consultation, this facet of nonprofit life merits careful
consideration.
Learn how thousands of organizations have forged successful consultant
relationships that improved fundraising.
Our presenters will—with the insight of an experienced board
member and senior manager and from the insider perspective of a
consultant—help you to:
- Get your board and senior management to recognize the need
for a consultant
- Organize an effective selection effort
- Distinguish critical differences between firms
- Recognize the right fit for your organization
- Learn emerging trends in the use of consultants
- Work effectively with consultants
Whatever your consulting need may be, this seminar will look at
how to make the perfect match and make the most of this opportunity
for your nonprofit.
Who Should Attend?
This is for anyone considering or involved in hiring a consultant,
regardless of their level of experience, size of organization or
the type of consulting expertise needed (i.e., planning, board
development, search, project management). Those hiring a
consultant for the first time as well as experienced professionals
refining the process can benefit. Invite board members and
your CEO to join you in attending this seminar -- align everyone
involved in your own search and selection process.
About Penelope Cagney, CFRE:
Penelope Cagney, CFRE, President and CEO of The
Cagney Company, has more than 25 years experience as a consultant
in planning, advancement strategy, fund raising, leadership and
governance development, and campaign consulting for nonprofits.
Penelope has worked with half a dozen different consulting firms,
including two that she founded; one a fundraising consultancy in
the UK, the other an arts management consultancy in Chicago. She
spent seven years with Community Counseling Services (CCS), the
largest consulting firm to nonprofits in the world. Her clients
span the voluntary sector and she has consulted in North and South
America, Europe and the Middle East.
More . . .
About Jack Marks:
Jack
Marks has more than 30 years of professional fundraising experience.
He came to Phoenix in 1983 after working at Ohio State University.
As director of Arizona State University's first capital campaign,
he helped raise $111 million. He worked on various capital campaigns,
including one for the Herberger Center. His most recent job was
as Director of Development for the Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan
Phoenix. He received his Bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois
University and his Masters from Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville.
Marks serves on three community Boards and is a member of the Kiwanis
Club of Phoenix.
“Thank you for sharing a delightful and informative workshop …as
an in-house consultant for the Presbyterian Church, I found you
both professional and fun--a great combination!”
Bob Sheldon, Director of Funds Development
Synod of the Rocky Mountains Presbyterian Church (USA), Estes Park,
CO
“Attending your session was an energizing way to leave the
conference.”
Liz Sheahan BSW, MA, Community Outreach Coordinator
Ministry Home Care, Inc., WI
“You are so special. I really enjoyed your session
and hated to have to leave early for my flight.“
Janice D. Brangman, Director, Individual and
Major Gifts
Child Welfare League of America, Washington, D.C
“Thanks again, Penelope, for a most enlightening session. I
particularly liked the emphasis on group dynamics and suggestions
on how to respond in challenging situations.”
Brian Bowden
The Alford Group, San Diego, CA
“Wonderful presentation!”
Lynn G. Schrader, CFRE
The Schrader Group, Seattle WA
“Great presentation yesterday. Worth the price of the ticket,
frankly. I had a great time! Thanks bunches for the most
innovative learning session I’ve attended in recent memory.”
Dana Heter
DirectStrategies, Richardson, TX
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